Belt Knife for a Navy Officer

Karl B. Andersen · Apr 13, 2007

I recently had a customer whose son just recieved an award for his performance of Duty.
This was his father's gift to him.
Forged 5160 blade with stainless fittings in a take-down construction with Black Canvas Micarta as handle material.
I gave them a Service Member Discount.

ckerwin · Apr 13, 2007

Nice looking knife Karl. Really like the handle shape.

PolRoger · Apr 13, 2007

Looks good. I think that would make a great user. What is the BL and OAL? I also think you you do a good job with your photography. I've tried to take some shots of my knives and it is hard to get them to turn out well.

T.K.C. · Apr 13, 2007

That is a great looking knife!!

RogerP · Apr 13, 2007

Very nice lines on this piece - no doubt it was a gift proudly given and gratefully received.

Roger

STAGE 2 · Apr 16, 2007

Very very nice. Could you explain exactly what you mean by take down construction, and what would be the ballpark for this piece.

Karl B. Andersen · Apr 16, 2007

STAGE 2 said:
Very very nice. Could you explain exactly what you mean by take down construction, and what would be the ballpark for this piece.

$450.00.
Here's a Take-down assembly on a more complex knife.

STAGE 2 · Apr 18, 2007

Are there any strength issues with this kind of construction as compared to a knife with a full tang? Im thinking not necessarily breaking but bending under heavy work.

Karl B. Andersen · Apr 18, 2007

STAGE 2 said:
Are there any strength issues with this kind of construction as compared to a knife with a full tang? Im thinking not necessarily breaking but bending under heavy work.

You break or bend it and I'll just call you "Sir".