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Introduction To The Rambo Knives For Knife Fans
Most Americans recognize the name Rambo as a fictional character in a series of action movies. These movies are modern classics. The myth could be about a number of things, but it the movies are certainly popular. Replicas of the original Rambo knives in the movies have become popular collectors items.
There is not just one Rambo knife, because he used many knives in the series of movies. Souvenir versions of each of the movie knives have been made. Both official and counterfeit knives are easy to find. Only the official ones are guaranteed to be high quality.
The souvenir knife for First Blood, the original Rambo movie, was the inspiration for the development of the modern survival knife. It has a stainless steel blade with sawteeth on the side opposite the cutting edge. The handle has an aluminum screw on cap with a built in compass. The hollow handle contains survival gear such as fish hooks and matches.
There wasn't much knife evolution between First Blood and Rambo: First Blood Part II. It is longer and black. There were no other significant changes.
For Rambo III, a substantially different design was used. This knife is an even larger bowie knife. It has a solid stainless steel guard and a solid wood handle.
Rambo, the fourth movie, has a fascinating plot twist involving Rambo's knife. At the beginning of the movie, he has the Rambo III bowie knife that he soon loses. He has to quickly fabricate a new one using materials at hand. He forges a piece of spring steel into something more like a machete than a conventional knife. The rather crude but extremely effective blade has its handle wrapped in cord.
Many versions of these knives can be found for sale. Premium editions signed by Stallone, or even Rambo himself, are out there. It's not easy to determine which ones are genuine. Caution is called for, unless buying from a known vendor.
These can be fun and rewarding to collect, particularly for someone who is fond of good knives. One can have an outstanding knife that is a cultural icon. Rambo knives can be fun to own.
There is not just one Rambo knife, because he used many knives in the series of movies. Souvenir versions of each of the movie knives have been made. Both official and counterfeit knives are easy to find. Only the official ones are guaranteed to be high quality.
The souvenir knife for First Blood, the original Rambo movie, was the inspiration for the development of the modern survival knife. It has a stainless steel blade with sawteeth on the side opposite the cutting edge. The handle has an aluminum screw on cap with a built in compass. The hollow handle contains survival gear such as fish hooks and matches.
There wasn't much knife evolution between First Blood and Rambo: First Blood Part II. It is longer and black. There were no other significant changes.
For Rambo III, a substantially different design was used. This knife is an even larger bowie knife. It has a solid stainless steel guard and a solid wood handle.
Rambo, the fourth movie, has a fascinating plot twist involving Rambo's knife. At the beginning of the movie, he has the Rambo III bowie knife that he soon loses. He has to quickly fabricate a new one using materials at hand. He forges a piece of spring steel into something more like a machete than a conventional knife. The rather crude but extremely effective blade has its handle wrapped in cord.
Many versions of these knives can be found for sale. Premium editions signed by Stallone, or even Rambo himself, are out there. It's not easy to determine which ones are genuine. Caution is called for, unless buying from a known vendor.
These can be fun and rewarding to collect, particularly for someone who is fond of good knives. One can have an outstanding knife that is a cultural icon. Rambo knives can be fun to own.