Rambo Knives and Their Increasing Popularity
Rambo knives are famous around the world because of the Rambo movies. Each movie had its own uniquely designed knife that was used by Rambo himself, but the knives are now much more than just collectible items. They are also referred to as survival knives and are now a standard piece of equipment taken along with people when out camping, hiking, fishing or hunting.
In total there have been four Rambo movies and each one has an officially licensed Rambo Knife. Each is unique in many ways, ranging from the blade length, handle and shape of the knife. The collector’s editions will always need an official license and anything else is just a copy. In some cases you will find limited signature editions which will one day be even more valuable. Since each knife is different from the other ones, it is best to have all four of them.
Generally speaking, the official Rambo knives are not the cheapest to buy, but they do offer you a lot in terms of quality. The blades are made of high carbon steel or stainless steel, have sheaths made of genuine leather and grips that are made with good materials. The first two Rambo knives also have a survival kit built into the knife. This is what really started the trend towards survival knives that are now used on a daily basis around the world. The Rambo Knife I and II have a compass mounted into the pommel itself and a grip that is hollow on the inside to provide room for the survival kit. The blades itself have screwdriver head points integrated into the design and so can be used for that too.
Many brand name sword and knife manufacturers produce Rambo knives so you will have enough to compare. However, good knives can also be dangerous and so you should also invest in the display cases or have them at least mounted where other people do not easily have access to them. Although the replica Rambo knives are fully functional, they are better off put on display so they will not be damaged.