I am trying to identify a knife I bought in the late 80's from the maker.
I have a prototype of a knife that I bought from the designer at a Gun Show in NH many, many moons ago. The designer was an ex-spec ops operator medically retired. I had a certification written and signed by him but have misplaced it over 4 moves and 3 states still looking for it but no luck so far.
He indicated he submitted this to Blackjack and they produced it for sale; there is a story behind this, I am certain I saw this knife for sale in a Blackjack paper catalog when they showed their wares as line drawings.
Any one with any information, copies of catalog displays, pictures, whatever that is related to this knife I would appreciate the help in confirming its identity and related information
I can't post attachments as a Cherry Member but will email them if requested through the Blade Forums Messaging System ...
The knife has a spear shaped blade 6 inches in length and a 6 inch hilt including an aggressive skull crusher. The blade goes from 1 1/8 inch wide to 2 inches wide at 4 inches from the hilt and then back to a point double edged blade stainless steel with a phosphate finish tang and thickest part of blade at its centerline spine is ¼ inch ... the blade tapers from a center line spine to each sharpened edge ... it is designed to cut on any horizontal draw as the blade increases in width ... the skull crusher is more of a skull penetrator ... It was longer but shortened for field use to 1 inch ... condition is near mint ... it is suitable for back hand grip or the European Saber grip ... it is a hellacious fighting edged weapon ... I am desperate to obtain documented, anecdotal, hear say ... any kind of history regarding this knife ...
Micarta hilt slabs and edge of hilts full tang have perpendicular square cuts at 1/16 inch wide and 9 per inch for grip retention
Knife is 12 inches from tip of blade to tip of skull crusher.
Any one who can help ID this cutter Id appreciate the help meanwhile I continue to hunt for my certification
Best regards to all
Veg
I have a prototype of a knife that I bought from the designer at a Gun Show in NH many, many moons ago. The designer was an ex-spec ops operator medically retired. I had a certification written and signed by him but have misplaced it over 4 moves and 3 states still looking for it but no luck so far.
He indicated he submitted this to Blackjack and they produced it for sale; there is a story behind this, I am certain I saw this knife for sale in a Blackjack paper catalog when they showed their wares as line drawings.
Any one with any information, copies of catalog displays, pictures, whatever that is related to this knife I would appreciate the help in confirming its identity and related information
I can't post attachments as a Cherry Member but will email them if requested through the Blade Forums Messaging System ...
The knife has a spear shaped blade 6 inches in length and a 6 inch hilt including an aggressive skull crusher. The blade goes from 1 1/8 inch wide to 2 inches wide at 4 inches from the hilt and then back to a point double edged blade stainless steel with a phosphate finish tang and thickest part of blade at its centerline spine is ¼ inch ... the blade tapers from a center line spine to each sharpened edge ... it is designed to cut on any horizontal draw as the blade increases in width ... the skull crusher is more of a skull penetrator ... It was longer but shortened for field use to 1 inch ... condition is near mint ... it is suitable for back hand grip or the European Saber grip ... it is a hellacious fighting edged weapon ... I am desperate to obtain documented, anecdotal, hear say ... any kind of history regarding this knife ...
Micarta hilt slabs and edge of hilts full tang have perpendicular square cuts at 1/16 inch wide and 9 per inch for grip retention
Knife is 12 inches from tip of blade to tip of skull crusher.
Any one who can help ID this cutter Id appreciate the help meanwhile I continue to hunt for my certification
Best regards to all
Veg
