Ankerson/Sanders Bowie?

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Hope I spelled the names correctly, if not I will fix it. What are the specs for this Knife? I know it will have CPM 4V steel and the sheath is Bolteron. I need the handle and blade length if anyone has it.
 
I saw a video on this Bowie too and I like the looks of it. Seems to fairly thin stock (compared to the Respect Bowie) and focuses on having good blade geometry. Other than it being offered in 4v, I have not seen any other specs.
 
My custom, which might not match the production version measures:
Blade = 7" tip to scale, aligned with blade center
Handle = 4 15/16"
so OAL very nearly 12"
About 290 g weight (without sheath, terotuff scales, which are noticeably lighter than G10 or micarta, and much nicer in cold temps)
A cutting machine - 4V flat grind, broad blade, tapered to a tip useful for finer work.
Not a heavy duty chopper, but a great blade for knife jobs.
 
dogrunner said:
My custom, which might not match the production version measures:
Blade = 7" tip to scale, aligned with blade center
Handle = 4 15/16"
so OAL very nearly 12"
About 290 g weight (without sheath, terotuff scales, which are noticeably lighter than G10 or micarta, and much nicer in cold temps)
A cutting machine - 4V flat grind, broad blade, tapered to a tip useful for finer work.
Not a heavy duty chopper, but a great blade for knife jobs.
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Thanks, I was thinking around a 7 inch blade and a 5 inch handle from the pics, but it is hard to be spot on without the actual specs. I do want to know if Spyderco's version will be the same. Thanks again, how thick is your custom version?
 
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Thanks again. Yea I am not looking for a super duper survival knife that is super thick and heavy, the blade thickness is the first thing that drew me to this knife when I saw it. I like to cut with knives, I have choppers and axes, hatchets for heavy work. I also like the fact that it is coming with a Bolteron Sheath, better for this knife as far as I am concerned.
 
Blade seems to be in a great stock thickness and will definitely be a slicer. Spyderco picked a great maker in Darrin Sanders. Great selection of steel choice. Will definitely be a great blade and plan to pick one up.
 
Riz! Riz! production model here
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G10 is fine as long as it is not too slick. Same can be said for micarta though. Personally I like CF, but that usually adds substantial cost. I also REALLY like terotuff, especially in cold weather.
 
Brummie said:
Happy to see the new Spyderco fixed blades, but why do all the handles seem to be in G10? What’s wrong with Micarta?
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Nothing is wrong with micarta but spyderco rarely if ever uses it. To my recollection, spyderco/sal has claimed it is prone to cracking.
 
I wonder why the 4v over 3v.
3v has better toughness with only a slight reduction in wear resistance. Seems like a thin stock knife like this on would value the toughness
 
3V is OK at 58-60 HRC, but once you start getting over that hardness wise 4V is just the better steel all around. CPM 4V/V4E have been making very large inroads over CPM M4 in Blade Sports. And for very good reasons, it's VERY strong, can be ground thinner at the edge than either 3V or M4.

Those shock numbers on 3V just don't translate well at higher hardness's and thin edges when compared to 4V.

Using 4V the knife doesn't have to be 3/16" to 1/4" thick and .040" behind the edge to perform and take the type of use in the field that it should see.

Don't let the thinner stock fool you, the knife is extremely strong and it can take a lot.
 
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