Newt Livesay's Air Assault
The Model #131 "Air Assault" made by Newt Livesay of the Wicked Knife Co. has proven itself to be an excellent field knife. It is well constructed of 1095 heat treated and triple drawn to 60-61 RC with a total length of 10 1/8" with a 5 3/8" inch long .214 inch thick clip point, hollow ground blade which features a semi-flase edge on the spine. The handle is made of black electrical grade linen micarta and the knife features full tang construction. The most appearent characteristic of the Air Assault (and Newt's knives in general)are the outstanding micarta work and ergonomics. Every person who has held the knife remarks on its comfort and the excellent handle. There is a notch extension at the base of the spine which accepts the thumb perfectly in a forward grip (sabre) and the rounded contoured handle feels natural in the reverse grip with the thumb naturally going over the rounded butt.
I have found that the most basic test of a knife is in the kitchen. I have used the Air Assault on many occasions to butcher, slice and chop both meat and vegtables. Although somewhat thick to peel potatoes with it gets the job done. With it's excellent edge geometery it excells at dismantaling roasted chickens. The linen micarta handle provided an excellent grip even when my hands were covered in grease or water.
The knife came with a very well constructed Kydex sheath designed for vertical carry attached to LBE (load bearing equipment) or a pack strap. I don't wear LBE or packs very often so I constructed a sheath of .080 concealex & black eyelets (from Blade-Tech).
I have seen a picture of On-scene Tactical's sheath for this knife and it looks excellent or Newt can ship it with a belt sheath at your request (Newt also does custom Kydex work).
I then used the Air Assault to chop through a tough maple branch. The Air Assault chopped through it with ease, again a tribute to it's excellent edge geometery and ergonomics
Shown here with the Concealex sheath I made:
I then used the Air Assault to slice through some very tough hemp rope. Even though I had polished the edge using jewelers rouge and a leather strop (most of my cutting tasks tend to be push cuts i.e. during food prep) it still "bit" well and I sliced through the rope with no trouble.
In conclusion the Air Assault is a well balanced and designed knife which features great ergonimics and construction.
For more information visit the Wicked Knife Co. at www.newt.livesay.com
Be safe,
Chad
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"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
George Orwell
"Those who hold the thin blue line keep order, and insure that anarchy and chaos will not prevail."
[This message has been edited by chad234 (edited 09-05-2000).]
The Model #131 "Air Assault" made by Newt Livesay of the Wicked Knife Co. has proven itself to be an excellent field knife. It is well constructed of 1095 heat treated and triple drawn to 60-61 RC with a total length of 10 1/8" with a 5 3/8" inch long .214 inch thick clip point, hollow ground blade which features a semi-flase edge on the spine. The handle is made of black electrical grade linen micarta and the knife features full tang construction. The most appearent characteristic of the Air Assault (and Newt's knives in general)are the outstanding micarta work and ergonomics. Every person who has held the knife remarks on its comfort and the excellent handle. There is a notch extension at the base of the spine which accepts the thumb perfectly in a forward grip (sabre) and the rounded contoured handle feels natural in the reverse grip with the thumb naturally going over the rounded butt.
I have found that the most basic test of a knife is in the kitchen. I have used the Air Assault on many occasions to butcher, slice and chop both meat and vegtables. Although somewhat thick to peel potatoes with it gets the job done. With it's excellent edge geometery it excells at dismantaling roasted chickens. The linen micarta handle provided an excellent grip even when my hands were covered in grease or water.
The knife came with a very well constructed Kydex sheath designed for vertical carry attached to LBE (load bearing equipment) or a pack strap. I don't wear LBE or packs very often so I constructed a sheath of .080 concealex & black eyelets (from Blade-Tech).
I have seen a picture of On-scene Tactical's sheath for this knife and it looks excellent or Newt can ship it with a belt sheath at your request (Newt also does custom Kydex work).
I then used the Air Assault to chop through a tough maple branch. The Air Assault chopped through it with ease, again a tribute to it's excellent edge geometery and ergonomics
Shown here with the Concealex sheath I made:
I then used the Air Assault to slice through some very tough hemp rope. Even though I had polished the edge using jewelers rouge and a leather strop (most of my cutting tasks tend to be push cuts i.e. during food prep) it still "bit" well and I sliced through the rope with no trouble.
In conclusion the Air Assault is a well balanced and designed knife which features great ergonimics and construction.
For more information visit the Wicked Knife Co. at www.newt.livesay.com
Be safe,
Chad
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"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
George Orwell
"Those who hold the thin blue line keep order, and insure that anarchy and chaos will not prevail."
[This message has been edited by chad234 (edited 09-05-2000).]
