Knife "Ratnik" - an unsurpassed melee weapon

A combat knife is a weapon that has appeared in humans before all other species. Over time, much has changed, but the combat knife has remained a companion of man in various life situations.

Today, cold weapons are made of the newest quality materials, but it has not fundamentally changed. It's about fighting knife called "Ratnik".

Equipping the Russian Army

"Ratnik" is an outfit for the Russian military, which is sometimes called the "soldier's kit of the future". The equipment was created within the framework of the main project aimed at increasing the efficiency and survival of each soldier. As the means to protect the military, advanced scientific developments of various fields were used.

"Ratnik" includes modern protective equipment, communication components, surveillance instruments, sighting, as well as weapons and ammunition. The kit was developed by several defense enterprises, the designer of the outfit was Vladimir Lepin.

One of the elements of the equipment is the knife "Ratnik".

Production features

The knife included in the equipment "Ratnik" is a multifunctional design. It is manufactured in a factory that produces various types of knife weapons. Here, knives for divers are made, having the ability to cut the strongest rope ropes. The knife "Ratnik" is manufactured using a specially developed technology.

A light reflective layer is applied to the surface at the request of the Ministry of Defense in order to prevent the knife gun from revealing its owner in the dark. In the manufacturing process, a laser engraving with the name of the knife is applied to the blade, then the guard and the handle are attached.

The knife blade "Ratnik" is made in Dagestan Kizlyar. They already know something about real weapons. Manufacturing technology is:

• From the press there are steel parts;
• Then they are placed in an oven with a temperature above 1000 degrees;
• Annealing occurs;
• Further - crush the machine tool;
• The next stage is polishing;
• In conclusion - sharpening.

After passing through all stages, a knife with increased wear resistance emerges.

The Motherland of Arms

The working knife "Ratnik" was developed by the specialists of the Central Research Institute of Mechanical Engineering, in the same place they created the whole kit of uniforms. In the same institution, the well-known LDC was created (a special scout knife - a shooting knife), in which there is one bullet that can help in unforeseen situations.

The next development of the research institute was a knife weapon named "Elf", designed specifically for special forces soldiers. It provides all elements for survival: a specific sharpening and a list of necessary mechanisms.

Special Properties

Knife "Ratnik" has special characteristics, making it an indispensable tool for combat.

Even from the Middle Ages it is known that the main weapon in battle was a sharpened sword. He could pierce his steel warrior's clothing with his sharp sharpening and special form, and was also created to defeat the enemy in armor.

The army knife "Ratnik" has the same properties. He, too, can penetrate any armor. Its characteristics allow you to pass through any elements of special military vests.

The length of the knife equipment "Ratnik" - 16 centimeters. With a longer length, wearing and using the implement would be inconvenient. The Ministry of Defense before the design of weapons put forward a requirement that the soldier should reach the knife in 2 seconds.

A knife made of a "Ratnikovo" form can easily cut a board 0.2 cm thick, and a sheet of metal can do it. Cutting the same sheet of paper it is not adapted, on this tool is not suitable for such actions sharpening. Blade bayonet knife "Ratnik" is sharpened at an angle of 30-35 degrees, this is the best option for weapons of this kind. Earlier bayonets on rifles were intended only for one purpose - the application of stabbing blows.

From the history

Special combat knives appeared in the Red Army during the Great Patriotic War. One of them was the NA-43 "Cherry" knife, which many people loved. It was made for scouts.

The unpretentiousness, comfort and strength of this weapon was so fond of the military that it is still respected by individual special forces. Experts hold the opinion that for hand-to-hand combat the most worthy weapon is a knife.

The prototype of the Soviet military knife was the famous Finnish knife of the Puukko type. In Russia, he was nicknamed "Finnish". This weapon was popular in the 19-20 centuries due to its compactness, ease of use and high efficiency. And later it even became popular among the criminal elements.

Since then, a lot of water has flowed under the bridge, but combat knives still accompany the military.

Detailed description

A knife from Russian military tactical equipment is intended for:

• The eradication of enemy force and dogs by throwing or using a blow;
• Destruction and damage to enemy equipment;
• Cutting wire elements up to 3 mm thick.

The type of the blade belongs to the category of the wedge-point, is sharpened on both sides, equipped with short doses. It is this structure of the blade that makes it possible to pierce the bulletproof vests of opponents. The weapon makes a blow with an energy of 40 J and crashes to a depth of 20 mm.

The blade is of a stepped shape, with a variable descent, which has different angles of sharpening. This idea of design belongs to the eminent engineer I. A Skrylev.

The blade is protected by a composite titanium layer of increased reliability and durability. It is also processed to reduce glare.

Sheaths are made of high-strength plastic, they have a device for cutting steel wire and a bar of diamond to adjust the cutting edge.

The weapon is attached to the tactical outfit with the help of a multifunctional mechanism, and also has elements for attaching to the hip belt.

The knife can carry a load of up to 100 kg.

Brief Parameters

"Ratnikovo" knife weapon has the following working parameters:

• Time of withdrawal - no more than 2 seconds;
• Weight - 270 grams;
• Weight with all fastening components and scabbards - 700 grams;
• Dimensions - 330x70x35 mm;
• Length of the product - 281 mm;
• Length of the blade 162 mm;
• Blade width - no more than 30 mm;
• Thickness - 5 mm;
• Steel 95x18, hardness 54-58 HRC.

Steel 95x18, which goes to the manufacture of the knife, is characterized by increased reliability and stability. The ratio of these parameters is optimal in this weapon. Steel is considered one of the best, so it makes military blades for the Russian military.

The soldier can use such weapons in different conditions:

• In any extreme cases;
• For the construction of a shooting position;
• To perform tactical tasks in the field;
• To perform household tasks (cooking, hunting for the beast);
• To eliminate various obstacles that have arisen;
• For deliverance from fetters and handcuffs;
• For cutting fishing and other networks.

Such unrivaled properties make the knife a truly indispensable weapon of the Russian army.