In the early 80s, the film “Rambo: First Blood” was released. The main character of the action movie, after having been to the war in Vietnam, is able to survive in any conditions. His faithful companion throughout all parts of the picture is the legendary knife, which was named after its owner.
The Rambo knife is a unique thing that any boy dreamed of at the end of the 20th century. Today there is an opportunity to easily purchase this legendary weapon to anyone.
History of creation
The Rambo designer is Jimmy Lyle, who made knives for some US presidents, as well as movie stars and millionaires. He created the Rambo knife with Sylvester Stallone, a collector and lover of real cold steel.
Initially, it was conceived as a subject for survival in any, even the most extreme conditions, when a person remains alone to deal with dangers. In the film, the Rambo knife became the mascot of the hero, his keeper. He repeatedly became a true friend of the soldier, substituting his strong shoulder and helping to cope with the most incredible challenges. This is a real survival knife. Such an item is the dream of every fighter.
What makes a survival knife different?
Purely theoretically, any knife can help to survive, because in a difficult situation it is better to have at least some kind of weapon with you than not at all.
If you look into history and survive in extreme situations, the person was helped by things that served him in everyday life. As a rule, these were ordinary household or hunting knives.
In Europe, these were the famous Scandinavian knives. In North America, trapping knives, and later the powerful Bowie, which became the forerunners of survival knives.
The impetus for the emergence of specialized models for survival has given the development of aviation. It was the pilots who needed a survival kit if they found themselves in difficult conditions. In aviation, the concept of NAZ - a portable emergency stock - a kit that can not be dispensed with in a difficult situation. He, along with a special knife, appeared during the Vietnam War.
Structure
The blade of the Rambo knife is made of stainless steel. He has a saw on the butt, both types of screwdrivers are located on the guard , the handle is wrapped with a thread of synthetics. There is a hole for the lanyard (lace) on the top. In the handle - a compass, a free tank and a steel spring. In the tank are collected:
- bactericidal patch ;
- fishing line and hook;
- matches and cherkash.
The instrument is equipped with a leather sheath, endowed with a strap for fixing the handle, a belt loop and a cord for fixing on the hips. The sheath has a grinding diamond.
Varieties
In total, 4 types of Rambo survival knife were created. The first two versions are very similar to each other. The first three options have hollow handles with a survival kit.
The shape of the blade belongs to the Bowie variety and is similar to the knives used by pilots in the Vietnam War. The saw is just designed to cut the skin of an airplane or helicopter.
The presence of a compass, fishing hooks and fishing line will help provide yourself with fish, and matches are suitable for making a fire. But there is one problem - the handle with the cavity can break as a result of the load. In order to create a harpoon, just insert the stick into the handle, then the latter will not break.
The second knife is slightly larger than the first, in all other characteristics it is absolutely the same. Due to the increased size, the weapon looks more ominous than in the first part of the film. The increased dimensions increase the functional capabilities of the knife, but complicate its wearing. Such an item is indispensable for hunting or just in the collection of a knife. In general, this is a cult thing.
The third knife is very different from the first two. This is not just a talisman, it is a full-fledged hunting weapon with a reliable handle. A through fraction in it reduces weight and gives status to the subject. Engraving is also present on the knife.
This Rambo knife in Moscow is much more expensive than the previous two copies.
In the fourth part of the action movie, Rambo made a knife on his own, but these days you can buy it. This instance is not particularly remarkable and will be an excellent addition to the collection of the knife.
Is the knife combat?
Real connoisseurs of survival knives do not give high marks to Rambo, considering it only a souvenir item, suitable for collection purposes rather than for real battles. It is difficult to attribute Rambo to combat knives. With a Bowie knife, he is united only by an external resemblance. "Rambo" is completely devoid of all the fighting qualities that a Bowie knife possesses, being only a beautiful thing.
Stallone fans are happy to order this knife in stores, and also make it themselves. To create a Rambo knife, the drawing can be seen in the article. It is not difficult for a real master to make such a knife.
Value
Many Rambo fans consider his knives the best means of survival. Is it so?
Of course, the one-sided sharpening of the knife helps him to cut and to apply stabbing strokes equally well. The increased mass of the blade provides strong chopping blows. On the butt there is a cut like a saw with large teeth. High-quality steel makes the knife a real weapon of an experienced fighter.
Such characteristics can really ensure survival in extreme conditions if, apart from the knife, there is nothing more with you. This type of weapon is quite specific in its idea.
The knife is inconvenient in everyday life, but it is not intended to fulfill purely domestic purposes. This item in skillful hands becomes the main tool for survival and copes with its task. Extreme situations can be very diverse, but surviving without a knife is problematic.