A study of variations in different AK-47 sub-species

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Here are some pics of my three AKs.

The first specimen is a Custom Shop AK with black G10 handles and sheep horn inlays. It's black leather and snakeskin sheath came with the Bloodbath AK but fits this one just as nicely and compliments the handles better, in my opinion.

The second is a plain ol' AK with black diagonal textured handles and a full convexed and satin polished blade a la Ban Tang The Great. This sword gets used everyday for my morning therapy (tameshigiri) and also does all my tree and bush pruning. It's sheath is a Mikeymoto exclusive with an ultra-neat medieval-looking design and a removable pin lock strap.

The third is a Bloodbath AK with mega-fat black and tan G10 scales. Did I mention these handles are fat? It actually fits in the kydex better than the regular micarta-handled AK, since those fat handles prevent any unintentional unsheathing.

Check the comparisons between the different handles - the Custom Shop handles are so thin, they almost feel like they are an integral part of the palm of my hand.

Okay, now let's see what you've got.
 

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I owned the Bloodbath, but the Banned one is devine!
 
I owned the Bloodbath, but the Banned one is devine!

Do you know how many of these were made? I have seen only a couple on the exchange, and regretted not getting it sooner. But I'm glad I didn't because I really dig the Rainwalker sheath.

Anyone else care to show off their AK sheaths?
 
Very, very nice. I almost wish I had a job where I had to tromp though tropical jungle, just so I could use one.
 
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