1985 commando movie knife

Dec 1, 2016 1985 commando movie knife used by arnold schwarzenegger. A retired special forces colonel tries to save his daughter, who was abducted by. Commando arnold schwarzenegger john matrix character. Stock nut and 4 58 inch handle are tinned and tight.

Bootleg fan made figures arnold schwarzenegger commando movie 5 inch rare. Arius is the secondary antagonist in the 1985 action movie commando. 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. The stainless steel blade on this knife is 316 thick. Mark l lester is a nofrills director and his set pieces pack an explosive punch. With arnold schwarzenegger, rae dawn chong, dan hedaya, vernon wells. Stephanie brody, robert kosberg, jeph loeb, matthew weisman, joel silver. 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. 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 handle is checquered and has incised lines at top and bottom of the chequering typical of india made knives. Commando is a great classic arnold schwarzenegger movie with lots of action and good one liners throughout the movie encase you havent seen it. Havent the faintest idea what the model was but it was what was issued in 195961, for the m1 garand rifle, which i carried. Commando is a 1985 american action film directed by mark l.

Bowie style knives referred to as rbd knives were also used and more than likely personal hunting knives also found favor with many soldiers. 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. The design of this knife has reached legendary status from the combat issuance during world war ii and later from continuous use by the british ministry of. The movie had one of the premier action movie stars in arnold schwarzenegger. The history of the commando knife stretches back to the second world war. I know, i know, i still need to get the cast names in there and ill be eternally tweaking it, so if you have any corrections, feel free to drop me a line. Commando is an action film that came out in the year 1985. After kirby leaves, jenny is kidnapped by former latin american dictator arius dan hedaya. 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 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 jack crain. While the female character holds the knife, the blade is turned downwards, but while the male character holds it, the blade is turned upwards.

A retired special forces colonel tries to save his daughter, who was abducted by his former subordinate. 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. It doesnt matter if youre a mercenary, a green beret, or a small army. May 25, 2015 commando is the movie that helped to forge and solidify the schwarzenegger action movie persona. Arnold loved the ls1 and requested it for commando. Terminator 2 judgment day classic teaser trailer 1991 arnold schwarzenegger, 1080p hd1. Today i thnk there are better designed commando, or. Sep 16, 2015 knives that looks like ones used in the movie, commando stay safe and healthy. Designed for and seen in the 1990 danny glovergary busey film predator 2 stainless steel blade with bronze guard and walnut handle. Commando was a hugely successful 1985 action movie starring arnold schwarzenegger. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. As i was never in combat, i never had the pleasure of using my commando knife on the enemy. 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 commando full movie 1080p video.

The commando regiment was formed in 1940 at the behest of winston churchill himself. Wwii commando knives the fairbairn sykes fighting knives. Arnold schwarzenegger in commando 1985 you better come with us by xianchow. The 1 with sawteeth was called the scorpian,the other was called the commando. From the movie commando john arnold schwarzenegger baits bennett vernon wells into a handtohand knife fight while his daughter alyssa milano watches. Commando written by richard tuggle final april 18, 1985 commando black screen. I believe those knives are commonly referred to as australian commando knives. He was an exiled latin american dictator who kidnapped jenny, the daughter of retired special forces commando john matrix. This is shared with the commando sword and metal driller. Shaw reported that schwarzenegger had seen a life support knife. Any further historical information or pics of other australian commando knives would be appreciated. Stainless steel version has nonreflective satin finish. 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. Reserve now and allow at least 4 weeks for delivery.

Bennett is the main antagonist in the 1985 action film, commando. In january of 1985, crains agent was contacted by tom shaw, the propmaster of a soontobemade motion picture which would be called commando. He was portrayed by vernon wells, who also played mr. Arnold schwarzenegger knife from commando sep 14, 2003. It is at once a superiorlymade overthetop action movie, its own parody, and a commentary about the selfdefeating nature of such parody. It had a brass or alloy handle that incorporated a clip pointed blade. Commando script transcript from the screenplay andor. This knife was the preferred commando weapon in world war ii for both the u. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Hot toys mms276 commando predator schwarzenegger 16 action figures knife only. As seen in the 1985 arnold schwarzenegger film commando. May 14, 2017 this pin was discovered by rajasheker. Arnolds knife in commando is called the life support system i, a handmade knife made by the late jack crain.

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. When i was akid in the 60s my neighbor own a couple of original british commando knives. Jan 20, 2015 at topa british commando with his knife on feb. 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. Since then, bennett has nursed a deep desire from revenge on. Arnold schwarzenegger ballistic knife commando black ops. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. 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. Great memorable quotes and script exchanges from the commando movie on. 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. Lester and starring arnold schwarzenegger, rae dawn chong, alyssa milano, vernon wells, bill duke and dan hedaya. 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.

The movie would star arnold schwarzenegger, who had used custom swords made by jody sampson in the conan films. British war office photo but from the late 19th century until world war ii, many european generals thought it was unseemly for soldiers. See the article in its original context from october 4, 1985, section c, page buy reprints. Bennett is the main antagonist in the 1985 action film, commando he was portrayed by vernon wells, who also played mr. The history of the commando knife sheffield collectable knives. Universe was known as a cyborg from the future and a loinclothclad barbarian. Coldsteel 80ph cold steel 5 german 4116 stainless steel blade orange. The only thing i was bummed about with this movie is that its definitely not recorded in hd. 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. I saw the movie the other day on cable and was amused for a moment during the climactic knife fight scene. British war office photo but from the late 19th century until world war ii, many european generals thought it. 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. 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.

The british commando knife is an authentic british army commando knife that is still being made and issued to royal marines. The story behind arnold schwarzeneggers knives in commando. The 6 34 inch blade has either a rust blue or a temper blued finish. The film was released in the united states on october 4, 1985. Arnold schwarzenegger ballistic knife commando black ops throwing knives. The knife is also a default weapon that cannot be removed from the inventory. Lester and the cast includes rae dawn chong, alyssa milano, david patrick kelly, bill duke, and vernon wells. Commando internet movie firearms database guns in movies. Oct 06, 2007 when i was in the army, my commando knife was a bayonet. Commando is the movie that helped to forge and solidify the schwarzenegger action movie persona. Commando 45 movie clip commando rampage 1985 hd by movieclips. It is thus a contemporary of the second rambo movie, but commando is something different.

Michael silveys knives of the united states military world war ii has a picture of the same knife you have. 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. Based on the classic dagger design and beautifully balanced, this knife was the preferred commando weapon in world war ii for both the u. 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. This commando blade was for stabbing nazis in the back. Download commando versione estesa 1985 itaeng 1080p. The film was nominated for a saturn award for best special effects but lost to back to the future. Glock kf039181 field survival fixed sawback blade knife sheath. Knives that looks like ones used in the movie, commando. Matrix accepts and takes the plane for val verde, but manages to escape.