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Today I would like to show you my two Spanish and very ergonomic fixed knives suitable for the survival, bushcraft and hunting activities. One of these knives I use for a hard tasks and the second one is for my collection.
Cudeman MT-5 120-K Cocobolo and 120-M Micarta:
The knives were made in Spain, in Albacete, by Cudeman company also known as the Elephant brand for its logotype, which really fits the MT-5 knives.
During my photographic adventures in the outdoors I was using previously a LionSteel M2 Cocobolo knife but I decided to change it for the Cudeman MT5 120-K Cocobolo knife a while ago. M2 is rather a hunting knife, the Cudeman MT5 is more versatile and can be used simultaneusly as a survival, bushcraft and hunting knife. Cudeman is a little bigger, thicker and fits better for wood processing, additionaly its nice belly is also good for skinning.
11 cm blades are made of Bohler N695 steel hardened to 58-60 HRC, an equivalent of very good 440C steel which I really like because it holds the edge well and sharpens easily to a hair shaving. I think that it is very important in all survival / bushcraft knives - the MT-5 can be easy sharpened on a natural stone in the outdoor.
Bolsters are made of A-304 steel. All screws are aligned equally with the handle surface. Steel has nice satin finish, but I found also more tactical version with a black coating.
The handles are comfortable and they give very good grip. The micarta version feels even more grippy than cocobolo wood. Additionally beautiful micarta pattern is well complemented by red fiber liners. Quite big ricasso gives a good base for a forefinger during precision works, while protruding part of the guard stabilizes the hand against slipping. Two holes near the handle together with included lanyard can be used for additional hand safety or for mounting the knife on a stick to do some kind of a spear. The metal end of the handle can be used for crushing stones, nuts etc or as a glass breaker. Full tang construction with thickness of 5 mm gives very good power during chopping, batoning and whittling, but on last camping with my family the knife also served surprisingly well during the food preparation, bread cutting, buttering, slicing etc.
But the biggest advantage of the Cudeman MT5 is a high quality very ergonomic leather sheath. It can be used in vertical or horizontal position and additionally it fits easily to a Molle system, thanks to the two leather straps with velcro. A version with kydex sheath with a fire steel included is also available, but I am delighted by horizontal mounting possibility with the leather sheaths.
Cudeman MT-5 specifications:
☞ Overall length: 22.5 cm
☞ Handle length: 11.5 cm
☞ Handle Material: Cocobolo wood or Micarta (in various colors)
☞ Blade length: 11 cm
☞ Blade thickness: 5 mm
☞ Steel Blade: Bohler N695 58-60 HRC
☞ Weight: 225 g
☞ Sheath: Leather sheath (or kydex with fire steel)
Summing up, I am very happy with the MT-5. Its price but also fit and finish are very good. Together with a nice look, many various versions, ergonomic design, great leather sheath and versatility the brown one is my new outdoor companion, and the second elegant black/gray complements my collection.
Today I would like to show you my two Spanish and very ergonomic fixed knives suitable for the survival, bushcraft and hunting activities. One of these knives I use for a hard tasks and the second one is for my collection.
Cudeman MT-5 120-K Cocobolo and 120-M Micarta:
The knives were made in Spain, in Albacete, by Cudeman company also known as the Elephant brand for its logotype, which really fits the MT-5 knives.
During my photographic adventures in the outdoors I was using previously a LionSteel M2 Cocobolo knife but I decided to change it for the Cudeman MT5 120-K Cocobolo knife a while ago. M2 is rather a hunting knife, the Cudeman MT5 is more versatile and can be used simultaneusly as a survival, bushcraft and hunting knife. Cudeman is a little bigger, thicker and fits better for wood processing, additionaly its nice belly is also good for skinning.
11 cm blades are made of Bohler N695 steel hardened to 58-60 HRC, an equivalent of very good 440C steel which I really like because it holds the edge well and sharpens easily to a hair shaving. I think that it is very important in all survival / bushcraft knives - the MT-5 can be easy sharpened on a natural stone in the outdoor.
Bolsters are made of A-304 steel. All screws are aligned equally with the handle surface. Steel has nice satin finish, but I found also more tactical version with a black coating.
The handles are comfortable and they give very good grip. The micarta version feels even more grippy than cocobolo wood. Additionally beautiful micarta pattern is well complemented by red fiber liners. Quite big ricasso gives a good base for a forefinger during precision works, while protruding part of the guard stabilizes the hand against slipping. Two holes near the handle together with included lanyard can be used for additional hand safety or for mounting the knife on a stick to do some kind of a spear. The metal end of the handle can be used for crushing stones, nuts etc or as a glass breaker. Full tang construction with thickness of 5 mm gives very good power during chopping, batoning and whittling, but on last camping with my family the knife also served surprisingly well during the food preparation, bread cutting, buttering, slicing etc.
But the biggest advantage of the Cudeman MT5 is a high quality very ergonomic leather sheath. It can be used in vertical or horizontal position and additionally it fits easily to a Molle system, thanks to the two leather straps with velcro. A version with kydex sheath with a fire steel included is also available, but I am delighted by horizontal mounting possibility with the leather sheaths.
Cudeman MT-5 specifications:
☞ Overall length: 22.5 cm
☞ Handle length: 11.5 cm
☞ Handle Material: Cocobolo wood or Micarta (in various colors)
☞ Blade length: 11 cm
☞ Blade thickness: 5 mm
☞ Steel Blade: Bohler N695 58-60 HRC
☞ Weight: 225 g
☞ Sheath: Leather sheath (or kydex with fire steel)
Summing up, I am very happy with the MT-5. Its price but also fit and finish are very good. Together with a nice look, many various versions, ergonomic design, great leather sheath and versatility the brown one is my new outdoor companion, and the second elegant black/gray complements my collection.
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