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I've been looking for a new neck knife and really like the looks of Martin Olexely model F.O.S. He seems to be all booked up and I haven't found one on the secondary market so hopefully I will get a break and wind up on his build schedule. In my search for an alternative I found this maker named Tom Clarke that works with Duane Dwyer of Strider. He seems to have dealings with many of the Sayoc Kali guys that choreograph films like "The Hunted". I don't see his knives as being readily available either but can find anything on any forums about his work either. The blades look primitive and unique with the serrations but the descriptions reek of the Black Ops "Personnel De animation" BS. The "Lil T" looks interestingly unique despite the price and possible sharpening difficulty.
Here is an excerpt: About the Lil T's: Designed to be carried and used in pairs they are offered in both a right and left chisel grind. The grooves on the side of the blade are not intended for looks, but instead they serve four purposes. The deviated, surface allows the collection of rust, bacteria and even venom that are often found in harsh environments.:barf: Additionally, the interrupted designed surface allows the cutting edge to function with both pushing and pulling motions increasing efficiency. The serrated edge also allows cutting in both wet and dry situations. The final purpose of the sculpted grooves is that it reduces surface friction as it passes through the chosen material by 35+ percent. Thus less energy is required to produce the same damage. For those intimidated by the design of this blade and concerned with the difficulty of sharpening, fear not; by positioning the sharpening rod along the groove these blades can achieve their optimum cutting edge with ease. ALL of the Tom Clarke Tactical Knife line is designed for a forward or reverse grip application.
Not sure if I can post links with a paid account (rules) but if you look it up you can find pics. I would love to hear your input.
Here is an excerpt: About the Lil T's: Designed to be carried and used in pairs they are offered in both a right and left chisel grind. The grooves on the side of the blade are not intended for looks, but instead they serve four purposes. The deviated, surface allows the collection of rust, bacteria and even venom that are often found in harsh environments.:barf: Additionally, the interrupted designed surface allows the cutting edge to function with both pushing and pulling motions increasing efficiency. The serrated edge also allows cutting in both wet and dry situations. The final purpose of the sculpted grooves is that it reduces surface friction as it passes through the chosen material by 35+ percent. Thus less energy is required to produce the same damage. For those intimidated by the design of this blade and concerned with the difficulty of sharpening, fear not; by positioning the sharpening rod along the groove these blades can achieve their optimum cutting edge with ease. ALL of the Tom Clarke Tactical Knife line is designed for a forward or reverse grip application.
Not sure if I can post links with a paid account (rules) but if you look it up you can find pics. I would love to hear your input.