Halfbreed Blades MIK-05P A military knife in the outdoors.

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FrankCC

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HI all, just thought i'd put a few notes here on the Halfbreed Blades MIK-05P, this is their "medium infantry knife", I believe it first premiered around 4 years ago now being released made with Böhler's K340 isodur; that's simply a more refined (Via remelt technology) version of the K340 (which is a straight air melt). The knives I own which are made from K340 really rock so when i tested the Halfbreed Blades MIK-05P, in the bush, I wasn't really surprised by the great longevity of the edge retention; bashing it on seasoned ash and oak etc.

For a "military styled" knife with a pronounced tanto tip it actually rocks for field work. Push cutting, is like almost using a chisel and because it has only 2 straight edges, anyone can sharpen it very easily, with the most basic stones etc. I own the non serrated version, so of course keeping serrations sharp requires a rod and a lot more skill. :).

here's a few pics of this beast. I had it out hiking and camping over a bit over a week now.

https://flic.kr/p/2qqz9hG

https://flic.kr/p/2qqBtuV

https://flic.kr/p/2qqBtvg

https://flic.kr/p/2qquHTR

https://flic.kr/p/2qqArn8

here are some more "doing pics"

used it to gut fish very effectively due to the great point.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/blackchickenimages/54102018659/in/dateposted-public/


https://www.flickr.com/photos/blackchickenimages/54101674491/in/dateposted-public/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/blackchickenimages/54101674486/in/dateposted-public/
 
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I kinda like the looks, but I am not sure about how comfortable that handle would be in hand during prolonged use. Barrell shaped smooth handles have been traditionally used in bushcraft knives for a reason...

Mikel
 
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