For those looking for tough, small fixed blade

[bladeprince]

Mr. Janich's other Spyderco knife was the Ronin, which is basically a fixed blade Yojimbo with Micarta handles instead of G-10. A pretty neat knife, but I'm a bit biased about the Ronin.

Actually, the Ronin was a Janich/Snoody collaboration. Thanks for the reminder.

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[untamed]

I have to wonder why they named it Crucible. Which is the name of a Top Steel Company. Oddly enough, the one the maker of ATS-34 copied. Strange coincidence I guess. That design has been around for a long, long time. I like the IWB Sheath. Always wondered why more companies didn't make such a rig for knives. They again, have been around forever for hand guns. Mike

Actually, it was derived from the similarly-named academy/institute of Kelly McCann which teaches all things tactical.

http://www.realfighting.com/issue6/mccann.html

 

[zenheretic]

Actually, the Ronin was a Janich/Snoody collaboration. Thanks for the reminder.

Regards

That doesn't really match what I understand. I suppose it is possible to see it from a different perspective.

My opinion is based off of post #7. Both the Yo and the Ro are Janich's...
http://spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?p=226168#post226168

 

[bladeprince]

That doesn't really match what I understand. I suppose it is possible to see it from a different perspective.

My opinion is based off of post #7. Both the Yo and the Ro are Janich's...
http://spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?p=226168#post226168

This should clear it up. From Mike Snody's website:
http://www.snodyknives.com/MS_Knives_KO-1480.htm

Regards

 

[untamed]

i also like the Blackhawk Crucible ,,,next purchase

Tell us more about it when you do! It's not just pure "tactical" as the blade shape is a great all-around cutter, like a beefed-up Spydie Native!

My ultimate mod fantasy? If you put in a slab of Ti as a framelock on one side and put it a large pivot (to compensate as well for the construction); VOILA! Tough as nails multi-tasker! :thumbup:

 

[bladeprince]

Tell us more about it when you do! It's not just pure "tactical" as the blade shape is a great all-around cutter, like a beefed-up Spydie Native!

My ultimate mod fantasy? If you put in a slab of Ti as a framelock on one side and put it a large pivot (to compensate as well for the construction); VOILA! Tough as nails multi-tasker! :thumbup:

Agree. When I opened this thread I mentioned its tactical capabilities last on the list. Its ability to do every task well were some of the reasons (along with size, grip, sheath, etc.) I liked the knife and decided it needed more "press".

I don't understand your comment, however. Are talking about converting the liner lock to a framelock? We can surely talk about the Blackhawk folder but the main topic of the thread was about the Crucible fixed blade.

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[Esav Benyamin]

I like the IWB Sheath. Always wondered why more companies didn't make such a rig for knives. They again, have been around forever for hand guns. Mike

I've got a few customs and production with IWB loops, both Kydex and nylon webbing. It's also easy to rig a piece of paracord to do the same.

Just about any sheath can be rigged for IWB. I think it's more a matter of the end-user realizing it.

 

[zenheretic]

This should clear it up. From Mike Snody's website:
http://www.snodyknives.com/MS_Knives_KO-1480.htm

Regards

Yep, thanks for the confirmation.

 

[bladeprince]

I've got a few customs and production with IWB loops, both Kydex and nylon webbing. It's also easy to rig a piece of paracord to do the same.

Just about any sheath can be rigged for IWB. I think it's more a matter of the end-user realizing it.

Good idea.

Here is a little different approach:
You can also take off the Tek-Lok (or whatever belt attachment the sheath is using), drill a hole in the sheath wherever you want it, and attach one of the straps. They can be purchased from the following "knife and sheath making supply store" for less than 5 bucks. I have a few sheaths where I'm going to do this.

Click the "Sheath Supplies" link on the left and scroll down about 2 thirds of the screen to find the straps.

http://www.knifekits.com/kk_1mainframe.htm

Regards

 

[untamed]

I don't understand your comment, however. Are talking about converting the liner lock to a framelock? We can surely talk about the Blackhawk folder but the main topic of the thread was about the Crucible fixed blade.

Regards

Sorry if I was a bit OT, but I was quoting the guy who said he liked to have the folder

Ah heck, could donating blood to the Red Cross generate enough funds to make me finally afford it?

 

[stieg]

While I like BR knives and own several, in this case the Blackhawk Crucible is my choice. Which is a good thing since I already own one.

Which Bark River is that? What's the model?

 

[bladeprince]

Which Bark River is that? What's the model?

Bark River Cimarron Trail.

The only place I've found it is at DLT Trading Co. It's listed under "Custom Cimarron Trail Protos" and they only have three handle types available. Nice knife, isn't it?

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