Tactical bushcraft...What does that mean

[forestwalker]

all the tactical knives iv seen have been of very poor design. typically they are a quarter inch thick so they won't break, mat black so they don't shine while you sneak up and stick someone and have a tanto style point for who knows reason

The tanto point is a bit bit better againt some forms or chain mail, which as we all know is very commonly worn by deer.

i think its for people who like to think they are in the SAS or delta force

Come one, haven't you allways dreamt that you are one of the few who dares and wins? The obvious solution to having those dreams, being 45 and slightly overweight is to buy all the right kit (which kind of SAS smock is current issue? what kinds of boots, socks, underwear, and toothbrushes are used in Hereford?)

 

[John Fenna]

Friends, remember.... "Combat knives" are illegal to sell in the UK "Tactical knives" are not.......
One reason for the name change in popular advertising!

 

[Martyn]

Friends, remember.... "Combat knives" are illegal to sell in the UK "Tactical knives" are not.......
One reason for the name change in popular advertising!

I think that is more of a happy coincidence John. The term was very popular in the US before the UK law change and besides, US manufacturers are not that plugged in to the UK laws and market. The UK market is pretty insignificant to most of them, and definitely not significant enough to inspire a nationwide change in terminology.

It was just popularised by US domestic trends.

 

[Lurch]

I'm sure you can probably buy tactical toothpaste if you really look for it.

Sounds great, any ideas where I can find it?

 

[nige7whit]

I'd have to disagree with you on that connection Pete.

To me when I hear the word tactical my immediate connection is to someone gaining a strong postion or or doing clever manuervering to gain the upper hand. It can be applied to games chess and the like where it has a strategic meaning, not violent at all.

Well, in a military scenario, tactical and strategic have different, specific meanings, but the meanings get blurred with common usage.

If we open the scenario,, a 'Strategic' nuclear weapon is one that influences the course of the war. A 'Tactical' or 'Battlefield' nuclear weapon is one that just kills enough people to allow your advance, preferably with little colateral damage.

Strategy is what we want to achieve long term, big picture.
Tactics are what we do on the ground to achieve our immediate goal or task completion.


I do think that the word 'Tactical' has been corrupted, and is generally perceived by many now to mean black clothing or equipment, SWAT teams, bright flashlights and laser sights. These are accessories and gadgets, Tactics are methods, doctrine, skills, almost equates to bushcraft, if you think of it in such basic terms.

 

[Martyn]

Sounds great, any ideas where I can find it?

Sorry mate, I use combat toothpaste.

 

[FGYT]

Sounds great, any ideas where I can find it?

http://www.hunterspec.com/updateable/update_display.cfm?pageid=402

 

[helixpteron]

Sounds great, any ideas where I can find it?

Perhaps its available at the same store which sells this.....

 

[kINGPIN]

ROTFLMAO!!!!!!

 

[helixpteron]

Something for the female Tactical Bushcrafters......

The mind boggles!

 

[drewdunnrespect]

roapmsl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[rik_uk3]

People are dumb enough to pay top coin for 'Tactical' trousers, shirts, knives etc, its just crap. Take a shirt, add two chest pockets, triple the price and all of a sudden its 'Tactical'. Utter tosh.

 

[Lurch]

http://www.hunterspec.com/updateable/update_display.cfm?pageid=402

Nope, doesn't come in a black package!
Liking the tactical corset ad though..

 

[helixpteron]

Liking the tactical corset ad though..

Is that a Genuine Tactical Undergarment?..... Corset is!

 

[Oblio13]

tac⋅ti⋅cal  [tak-ti-kuhl]
–adjective

1. characterized by adroit maneuvering or procedure: tactical movements.
2. of or pertaining to a maneuver or plan of action designed as an expedient toward gaining a desired end or temporary advantage.
3. expedient; calculated.
4. prudent; politic.

 

[durulz]

tac⋅ti⋅cal  [tak-ti-kuhl]
–adjective

1. characterized by adroit maneuvering or procedure: tactical movements.
2. of or pertaining to a maneuver or plan of action designed as an expedient toward gaining a desired end or temporary advantage.
3. expedient; calculated.
4. prudent; politic.

You missed out No5:

5. Euphemism for over-priced, matt black, pseudo-military items the owner can get off on, believing they are now a deadly SWAT/SAS 'dealer of death'. Snigger snigger.

 

[sargey]

You missed out No5:

5. Euphemism for over-priced, matt black, pseudo-military items the owner can get off on, believing they are now a deadly SWAT/SAS 'dealer of death'. Snigger snigger.

no, that's "blacktical"

cheers, and.

 

[wentworth]

Is that a Genuine Tactical Undergarment?..... Corset is!

Grooooaaaaan. Finally someone with humour worse than mine

 

[rik_uk3]

You missed out No5:

5. Euphemism for over-priced, matt black, pseudo-military items the owner can get off on, believing they are now a deadly SWAT/SAS 'dealer of death'. Snigger snigger.

Spot on mate

 

[demographic]

You missed out No5:

5. Euphemism for over-priced, matt black, pseudo-military items the owner can get off on, believing they are now a deadly SWAT/SAS 'dealer of death'. Snigger snigger.

Sounds about right.