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As many of you may know, around Christmas I purchased a Spear Point Neck Knife from Chris Hatin (Hatin T.E.C.) in D2 steel. A review of that knife can be found by going to: http://www.bladeforums.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/001178.html
The original knife was chisel ground and matte finished.
Since that time, I have asked Chris to make for me a Spear or Drop Point Neck Knife in D2, "V" ground and satin finished. Chris offered me a choice of using CPM-440V for this knife, but I wanted to go with the proven edge holding and toughness of D2. Either steel would have been fine.
I just received that knife today and I've got to tell you that I am thrilled with it.
The only picture I have of the knife does it little justice, but here it is just the same:
Chris labels the knife a spear point, but I would say that it is more a drop point. The original neck knife I purchased from him is definitely a classic spear point shape.
Truth be told, I think this drop point is even more useful and has very nice grind lines.
The knife comes in at six inches overall length. The D2 blade was quite sharp as delivered, (Chris told me it even drew blood while working on it) but was "vorpal" after giving it a couple of quick turns on a leather strop made for me by my friend Brian Caffrey. I then gave it two strokes on the Razor Edge Steel as a finishing touch and a nice coating of Marine Tuf-Cloth.
This blade has "bolt-on" G-10 scales to facilitate removal and cleaning. Chris did this for me on request as I live in a sub-tropical climate down here in South Florida and I want to make sure that I can properly maintain the blade for long term use. This knife is a user and will handle any task that you can imagine using a small rugged fixed blade for.
The carbon fiber concealex sheath that accompanied the knife is very well made and secure. It is not only a handsome sheath, but it is lined with a velour-like synthetic which keeps the draw both silent and prevents it from marring the blade.
Chris ships the knife with a wide nylon shoelace appropriate for carrying the knife bandolier style. Personally, I replace this with ball chain as I prefer to carry my knives center chest nestled between the pecs.
On Chris' website, www.hatintec.com you can find the knife listed on the neck knife page. Maker's price: $110.00.
When you consider the materials, fit and finish of Hatin T.E.C. knives I think you will agree that they represent excellent value for the money spent. I wouldn't hesitate to use mine under any circumstances.
Blues
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Live Free or Die
Some Knife Pix
[This message has been edited by Blues (edited 02-18-2000).]
The original knife was chisel ground and matte finished.
Since that time, I have asked Chris to make for me a Spear or Drop Point Neck Knife in D2, "V" ground and satin finished. Chris offered me a choice of using CPM-440V for this knife, but I wanted to go with the proven edge holding and toughness of D2. Either steel would have been fine.
I just received that knife today and I've got to tell you that I am thrilled with it.
The only picture I have of the knife does it little justice, but here it is just the same:
Chris labels the knife a spear point, but I would say that it is more a drop point. The original neck knife I purchased from him is definitely a classic spear point shape.
Truth be told, I think this drop point is even more useful and has very nice grind lines.
The knife comes in at six inches overall length. The D2 blade was quite sharp as delivered, (Chris told me it even drew blood while working on it) but was "vorpal" after giving it a couple of quick turns on a leather strop made for me by my friend Brian Caffrey. I then gave it two strokes on the Razor Edge Steel as a finishing touch and a nice coating of Marine Tuf-Cloth.
This blade has "bolt-on" G-10 scales to facilitate removal and cleaning. Chris did this for me on request as I live in a sub-tropical climate down here in South Florida and I want to make sure that I can properly maintain the blade for long term use. This knife is a user and will handle any task that you can imagine using a small rugged fixed blade for.
The carbon fiber concealex sheath that accompanied the knife is very well made and secure. It is not only a handsome sheath, but it is lined with a velour-like synthetic which keeps the draw both silent and prevents it from marring the blade.
Chris ships the knife with a wide nylon shoelace appropriate for carrying the knife bandolier style. Personally, I replace this with ball chain as I prefer to carry my knives center chest nestled between the pecs.
On Chris' website, www.hatintec.com you can find the knife listed on the neck knife page. Maker's price: $110.00.
When you consider the materials, fit and finish of Hatin T.E.C. knives I think you will agree that they represent excellent value for the money spent. I wouldn't hesitate to use mine under any circumstances.
Blues
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Live Free or Die
Some Knife Pix
[This message has been edited by Blues (edited 02-18-2000).]
