The 6 34 inch blade has either a rust blue or a temper blued finish. Commando written by richard tuggle final april 18, 1985 commando black screen. The knife is also a default weapon that cannot be removed from the inventory. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. It had a brass or alloy handle that incorporated a clip pointed blade. As i was never in combat, i never had the pleasure of using my commando knife on the enemy. Commando a massively underrated action thriller that kept arnold schwarzenegger occupied between mid80s blockbusters, commando may be one of the last.
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. See the article in its original context from october 4, 1985, section c, page buy reprints. Universe was known as a cyborg from the future and a loinclothclad barbarian. This knife was the preferred commando weapon in world war ii for both the u. With arnold schwarzenegger, rae dawn chong, dan hedaya, vernon wells. 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 the movie that helped to forge and solidify the schwarzenegger action movie persona. Since then, bennett has nursed a deep desire from revenge on.
He was portrayed by vernon wells, who also played mr. Commando script at the internet movie script database. Based on the classic dagger design and beautifully balanced, this knife was the preferred commando weapon in world war ii for both the u. He was an exiled latin american dictator who kidnapped jenny, the daughter of retired special forces commando john matrix. Jan 20, 2015 at topa british commando with his knife on feb. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A retired special forces colonel tries to save his daughter, who was abducted by his former subordinate. This commando blade was for stabbing nazis in the back. I believe those knives are commonly referred to as australian commando knives. The movie had one of the premier action movie stars in arnold schwarzenegger. Download commando versione estesa 1985 itaeng 1080p. May 25, 2015 commando is the movie that helped to forge and solidify the schwarzenegger action movie persona.
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. Commando arnold schwarzenegger john matrix character. Arnold schwarzenegger ballistic knife commando black ops. 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. 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. 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. Shaw reported that schwarzenegger had seen a life support knife. From the movie commando john arnold schwarzenegger baits bennett vernon wells into a handtohand knife fight while his daughter alyssa milano watches. Bennett is the main antagonist in the 1985 action film, commando he was portrayed by vernon wells, who also played mr. It was a film about a retired military operative who is out to rescue his daughter who was kidnapped by mercenearies. Commando is an action film that came out in the year 1985.
Judgment day classic teaser trailer 1991 arnold schwarzenegger, 1080p hd. Lester and the cast includes rae dawn chong, alyssa milano, david patrick kelly, bill duke, and vernon wells. Arnold schwarzenegger in commando 1985 you better come with us by xianchow. Arnold loved the ls1 and requested it for commando. 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. The british commando knife is an authentic british army commando knife that is still being made and issued to royal marines. The handle is checquered and has incised lines at top and bottom of the chequering typical of india made knives. It is thus a contemporary of the second rambo movie, but commando is something different. Dec 1, 2016 1985 commando movie knife used by arnold schwarzenegger. Terminator 2 judgment day classic teaser trailer 1991 arnold schwarzenegger, 1080p hd1.
Coldsteel 80ph cold steel 5 german 4116 stainless steel blade orange. Arnolds knife in commando is called the life support system i, a handmade knife made by the late jack crain. I alway wish he would have left me one of those knive in his will, but he did not. Mark l lester is a nofrills director and his set pieces pack an explosive punch. 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. The film was released in the united states on october 4, 1985.
Finally, the commando script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the movie starringa rnold schwarzenegger. 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. Matrix accepts and takes the plane for val verde, but manages to escape. While the female character holds the knife, the blade is turned downwards, but while the male character holds it, the blade is turned upwards. 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. The commando regiment was formed in 1940 at the behest of winston churchill himself.
Commando is a 1985 american action film directed by mark l. The film was nominated for a saturn award for best special effects but lost to back to the future. This knife is commonly referred to as the fairbairn sykes commando knife based on the two inventors of this knife. 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. Today i thnk there are better designed commando, or. 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 internet movie firearms database guns in movies. Arnold schwarzenegger ballistic knife commando black ops throwing knives. Commando script transcript from the screenplay andor. May 14, 2017 this pin was discovered by rajasheker.
The only thing i was bummed about with this movie is that its definitely not recorded in hd. Commando 45 movie clip commando rampage 1985 hd by movieclips. It doesnt matter if youre a mercenary, a green beret, or a small army. 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. The history of the commando knife sheffield collectable knives. The stainless steel blade on this knife is 316 thick. Great memorable quotes and script exchanges from the commando movie on.
British war office photo but from the late 19th century until world war ii, many european generals thought it. It is at once a superiorlymade overthetop action movie, its own parody, and a commentary about the selfdefeating nature of such parody. Stephanie brody, robert kosberg, jeph loeb, matthew weisman, joel silver. This is shared with the commando sword and metal driller. Sep 16, 2015 knives that looks like ones used in the movie, commando stay safe and healthy. Total ratings 23, fallkniven f1 swedish military survival knife fn1k. Knives that looks like ones used in the movie, commando. 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.
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. As seen in the 1985 arnold schwarzenegger film commando. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of commando. The movie would star arnold schwarzenegger, who had used custom swords made by jody sampson in the conan films. The history of the commando knife stretches back to the second world war. In january of 1985, crains agent was contacted by tom shaw, the propmaster of a soontobemade motion picture which would be called commando. 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.
Any further historical information or pics of other australian commando knives would be appreciated. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. After kirby leaves, jenny is kidnapped by former latin american dictator arius dan hedaya. 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. Glock kf039181 field survival fixed sawback blade knife sheath. A retired special forces colonel tries to save his daughter, who was abducted by. One of the better known knives used early on by the commandos is the bc41 trench knife.
Oct 06, 2007 when i was in the army, my commando knife was a bayonet. Lester and starring arnold schwarzenegger, rae dawn chong, alyssa milano, vernon wells, bill duke and dan hedaya. Commando is a great classic arnold schwarzenegger movie with lots of action and good one liners throughout the movie encase you havent seen it. Arnold schwarzenegger knife from commando sep 14, 2003. 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. 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. Commando was a hugely successful 1985 action movie starring arnold schwarzenegger. The 1 with sawteeth was called the scorpian,the other was called the commando. When i was akid in the 60s my neighbor own a couple of original british commando knives. Stainless steel version has nonreflective satin finish. Bennett is the main antagonist in the 1985 action film, commando. Hot toys mms276 commando predator schwarzenegger 16 action figures knife only.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. 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. Michael silveys knives of the united states military world war ii has a picture of the same knife you have. Wwii commando knives the fairbairn sykes fighting knives. Bootleg fan made figures arnold schwarzenegger commando movie 5 inch rare. British war office photo but from the late 19th century until world war ii, many european generals thought it was unseemly for soldiers. Arnold schwarzenegger commando full movie 1080p video. The story behind arnold schwarzeneggers knives in commando. 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. 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.
Stock nut and 4 58 inch handle are tinned and tight. Arius is the secondary antagonist in the 1985 action movie commando. 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 jack crain.
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