1985 commando movie knife

The history of the commando knife stretches back to the second world war. Dec 1, 2016 1985 commando movie knife used by arnold schwarzenegger. Springpowered ballistic knives briefly gained notoriety in the united states in the mid1980s after commercial examples were marketed and sold in the united states and other western countries. The history of the commando knife sheffield collectable knives. It is thus a contemporary of the second rambo movie, but commando is something different. May 14, 2017 this pin was discovered by rajasheker. It is at once a superiorlymade overthetop action movie, its own parody, and a commentary about the selfdefeating nature of such parody. It was a film about a retired military operative who is out to rescue his daughter who was kidnapped by mercenearies.

Mark l lester is a nofrills director and his set pieces pack an explosive punch. Arnold schwarzenegger knife from commando sep 14, 2003. The knife joke in crocodile dundee provides one of the movies biggest laughs, as mick dundee paul hogan and his american sweetie linda kozlowski are confronted on the mean streets of 80s new york city by a perfectly costumedesigned thug with a switchblade who demands our heros wallet. Commando 45 movie clip commando rampage 1985 hd by movieclips. Arnold loved the ls1 and requested it for commando. Stainless steel version has nonreflective satin finish. He was an exiled latin american dictator who kidnapped jenny, the daughter of retired special forces commando john matrix. This commando blade was for stabbing nazis in the back.

Any further historical information or pics of other australian commando knives would be appreciated. May 25, 2015 commando is the movie that helped to forge and solidify the schwarzenegger action movie persona. The british commando knife is an authentic british army commando knife that is still being made and issued to royal marines. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of commando.

As seen in the 1985 arnold schwarzenegger film commando. The stainless steel blade on this knife is 316 thick. Michael silveys knives of the united states military world war ii has a picture of the same knife you have. Commando internet movie firearms database guns in movies. From the movie commando john arnold schwarzenegger baits bennett vernon wells into a handtohand knife fight while his daughter alyssa milano watches. The humiliating defeat at dunkirk lead to the realisation that britain was not in a position to launch a large scale military attack against the german army. This knife was the preferred commando weapon in world war ii for both the u. The knife is also a default weapon that cannot be removed from the inventory. Commando script transcript from the screenplay andor. Plot john matrix is a former agent specialized in dodgy operations together with his partner bennett, who kidnaps matrixs daughter jenny and instead of asking for ransom, since he is now working for general arius, asks matrix to kill velasquez, the democratically elected president of val verde and asius opponent.

Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Total ratings 23, fallkniven f1 swedish military survival knife fn1k. Bennett is the main antagonist in the 1985 action film, commando. Commando is an action film that came out in the year 1985. While the female character holds the knife, the blade is turned downwards, but while the male character holds it, the blade is turned upwards. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and.

Over the course of 90 blissful minutes, arnies john matrix deals out both physical and verbal punishment in equal measure as he takes down the bad guys who kidnapped his daughter. The story behind arnold schwarzeneggers knives in commando. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The film was nominated for a saturn award for best special effects but lost to back to the future. Bennett was a member of a special team of us commandos, until his co, john matrix, kicked him out for enjoying the killing too much. Havent the faintest idea what the model was but it was what was issued in 195961, for the m1 garand rifle, which i carried. Arnold schwarzenegger ballistic knife commando black ops throwing knives. Universe was known as a cyborg from the future and a loinclothclad barbarian. Arnolds knife in commando is called the life support system i, a handmade knife made by the late jack crain. This is shared with the commando sword and metal driller. I believe those knives are commonly referred to as australian commando knives. Arnold schwarzenegger commando full movie 1080p video. Arnold schwarzenegger in commando 1985 you better come with us by xianchow.

Commando is a great classic arnold schwarzenegger movie with lots of action and good one liners throughout the movie encase you havent seen it. A retired special forces colonel tries to save his daughter, who was abducted by. Bennett is the main antagonist in the 1985 action film, commando he was portrayed by vernon wells, who also played mr. Commando is a 1985 american action film directed by mark l. Glock kf039181 field survival fixed sawback blade knife sheath. A ballistic knife is a knife with a detachable, selfpropelled blade that can be ejected to a distance of several meters by pressing a trigger or operating a lever or switch on the handle. The only thing i was bummed about with this movie is that its definitely not recorded in hd.

After kirby leaves, jenny is kidnapped by former latin american dictator arius dan hedaya. Jan 22, 2018 in january of 1985, crains agent was contacted by tom shaw, the propmaster of a soontobemade motion picture which would be called commando. Bowie style knives referred to as rbd knives were also used and more than likely personal hunting knives also found favor with many soldiers. Commando is a 1985 action film starring arnold schwarzenegger as john matrix, a former special forces commander who is forced to work for a deposed south american dictator or his daughter alyssa milano will be killed. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The movie would star arnold schwarzenegger, who had used custom swords made by jody sampson in the conan films. Today i thnk there are better designed commando, or. Based on the classic dagger design and beautifully balanced, this knife was the preferred commando weapon in world war ii for both the u. Lester and the cast includes rae dawn chong, alyssa milano, david patrick kelly, bill duke, and vernon wells. The film was released in the united states on october 4, 1985. He tried to use the girl to force her father into killing the current president of his home country of val verde, so he could retake control. Reserve now and allow at least 4 weeks for delivery. He was portrayed by vernon wells, who also played mr.

Oct 06, 2007 when i was in the army, my commando knife was a bayonet. When i was akid in the 60s my neighbor own a couple of original british commando knives. The 1 with sawteeth was called the scorpian,the other was called the commando. Coldsteel 80ph cold steel 5 german 4116 stainless steel blade orange. Commando 1985 commando is a 1985 action film starring arnold schwarzenegger as john matrix, a former special forces commander who is forced to work for a deposed south american dictator or his daughter alyssa milano will be killed. A retired special forces colonel tries to save his daughter, who was abducted by his former subordinate. When the mercenary bennett draws his knuckleduster fighting blade, he has to pause and transfer it very carefully to his other hand in order to get his fingers into it properly. Arnold schwarzenegger ballistic knife commando black ops. Download commando versione estesa 1985 itaeng 1080p. Bootleg fan made figures arnold schwarzenegger commando movie 5 inch rare. This knife is commonly referred to as the fairbairn sykes commando knife based on the two inventors of this knife. One of the better known knives used early on by the commandos is the bc41 trench knife.

Lester and starring arnold schwarzenegger, rae dawn chong, alyssa milano, vernon wells, bill duke and dan hedaya. This life support system knife by crain was used by the character colonel john matrix portrayed by action superstar arnold schwarzenegger in the 1985 blockbuster film commando, which also starred actress rae dawn chong and a very young alyssa milano. In january of 1985, crains agent was contacted by tom shaw, the propmaster of a soontobemade motion picture which would be called commando. Matrix accepts and takes the plane for val verde, but manages to escape. Sep 16, 2015 knives that looks like ones used in the movie, commando stay safe and healthy. Crocodile dundee 1986 the knife joke in crocodile dundee provides one of the movies biggest laughs, as mick dundee paul hogan and his american sweetie linda kozlowski are confronted on the mean streets of 80s new york city by a perfectly costumedesigned thug with a switchblade who demands our heros wallet. Finally, the commando script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the movie starringa rnold schwarzenegger. It had a brass or alloy handle that incorporated a clip pointed blade. To celebrate john matrixs inclusion in ifc s movie madness, take a look at 10 oneliners that prove that commando is the ultimate ahnuld movie. Stock nut and 4 58 inch handle are tinned and tight. Judgment day classic teaser trailer 1991 arnold schwarzenegger, 1080p hd. Every arnold schwarzenegger movie contains great oneliners, but commando is basically a master class on how to deliver a joke after youve just impaled a dude with a steam pipe. See the article in its original context from october 4, 1985, section c, page buy reprints. Commando script at the internet movie script database.

Designed for and seen in the 1990 danny glovergary busey film predator 2 stainless steel blade with bronze guard and walnut handle. I saw the movie the other day on cable and was amused for a moment during the climactic knife fight scene. Retired special forces soldier john matrix arnold schwarzenegger lives with daughter jenny alyssa milano in isolation, but his privacy is disturbed by former commander franklin kirby james olson, who warns him that his fellow soldiers are getting killed one by one. The knives used by matrix and bennett in the fight at the end of the film were custom made for the movie by texas knife expert. As i was never in combat, i never had the pleasure of using my commando knife on the enemy. Wwii commando knives the fairbairn sykes fighting knives. Stephanie brody, robert kosberg, jeph loeb, matthew weisman, joel silver. The 6 34 inch blade has either a rust blue or a temper blued finish. Commando arnold schwarzenegger john matrix character. Arius is the secondary antagonist in the 1985 action movie commando. I alway wish he would have left me one of those knive in his will, but he did not. Knives that looks like ones used in the movie, commando. With arnold schwarzenegger, rae dawn chong, dan hedaya, vernon wells. Jan 20, 2015 at topa british commando with his knife on feb.

The movie had one of the premier action movie stars in arnold schwarzenegger. Shaw reported that schwarzenegger had seen a life support knife. Commando is the movie that helped to forge and solidify the schwarzenegger action movie persona. British war office photo but from the late 19th century until world war ii, many european generals thought it. The commando regiment was formed in 1940 at the behest of winston churchill himself. Commando a massively underrated action thriller that kept arnold schwarzenegger occupied between mid80s blockbusters, commando may be one of the last. Since then, bennett has nursed a deep desire from revenge on. Commando written by richard tuggle final april 18, 1985 commando black screen.