Gryphon Knives

[Quick Steel]

Have been looking for a fixed blade dedicated defensive knife. Am getting ready to order the Terzuola designed M-10 (VG-10 blade) by Gryphon Knives. Does anyone have experience with this knife? Any observations will be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[res1cue]

Very solid knife, comfortable in the hand and obvious quality construction. At about 120 dollars it is a fair deal.. However what really makes it special is that they come with Mike Sastre's hand fitted drawpoint sheath. Usually to have the knife fitted and have a custom sheath made is like 60 bucks or so. So if you subtract that from 120 and you are lookin at 60 bucks for the knife alone. A pretty awesome deal if you ask me

My only gripe with it is the tip is rather thin and I am pretty hard on tips so I prefer thicker tips. Just a personal preference

 

[stormbird]

I have the original M10 ATS-34 from the mid '90's. I also have two of the 6" models (M30A1) also in ATS-34. IMHO they are very underrated knives. All three of mine were produced in Seki, Japan. Perfect grinds and swedges, razor sharp, just a real quality feel to them. Each knife is tested for Rockwell hardness (testing dot near the handle). My 2¢.

 

[Quick Steel]

Thank you both for your reassurance on the quality. The sheath deal is impressive. The knife will be in reserve and with a bit of luck never used. So your well observed tip about the point should not be an obstacle, I think.