The 'Stein in it's sheath..
I was originally on the fence about this purchase considering the price but I decided to pull the trigger when I found out it was hand-forged.I want to get straight down to it purely based on the knife itself. This knife really is the Frankenstein monster, it's a massive,heavy rough beast of a knife.I think this will appeal to some for the same exact reasons it will turn off others. Being a relatively strong individual I find that I am able to handle most blades with ease from folders like the Coldsteel xl espada and rajah 2 to the Laredo bowie and Crkt Hisshou.When I say with ease I mean they are actually light in hand. Not this knife. Here it is with some other combat blades.
(Frankenstein,CS Laredo bowie, CS oss, Swamp rat RMD LE)
This blade is 2lbs,1/4" of forged A2 steel. I have provided a picture from above in hand with the bolts screwed in ( they can be removed)
I also added the White brass skull and menuki for some added flare.
The sheath is a very well done kydex deal, I opted for the extra security of having the grenade pin that goes through the sheath and spanish notch on the blade.It is connected with thick paracord , The belt loop is thick,quality leather. Overall very well done sheath.It isn't an after thought.
Will this knife be for everyone? No,not even close but for some it will be just what they are looking for
The knife is marketed as a combat bowie knife but I think it's actually in another category all together. The over-sized guards and bolts protect your hand from most any blow coming directly at it if you knew what you were doing. The weight and leverage that would be imparted on the edge or point would leave a target devastated . I believe this knife would make a brutal Pig sticker . I can't say it enough that that size,capability and sheer weight of this piece liken it a lot more to a short sword then a knife(even a so-called combat knife). It makes the laredo feel like a toy in comparison, It's serious hunk of steel.Even the Pommel leaves 1/4" dents in wood with a decent blow.
Pros:
* Cool factor: It's a massive hand-forged full tang blade with bolts and guards and a fierce Pommel.
*Capability: This is a knife you can take to hell and back , From feel alone I would imagine this thing would function as well as a hatchet in the woods, And a cleaver on meat and bones.The slight recurve also helps.
*Durability:At a quarter-inch thick A2, You will have no problem batoning or prying.
*Combative/defense: With a weapon at each end ,large handle for leverage an different grips,blade design and weight,multiple ways to trap and/or guard from other blades or weapons..It isn't a beast.. it's THE BEAST.
Cons: Of course this couldn't be a review if everything was perfect. There are some negatives but nothing that can't be easily fixed or changed.Some of these things might not bother people at all but I have to keep it real.
* Fit & finish: The blade is extremely rough in execution, it still has hammer marks and is left unpolished.
*Edge: It doesn't arrive with a hair popping edge, it arrives with a paper cutting edge. This was easily improved by a few strokes on a strop.Also the clip or backcut is extremely thick more like an axe unlike the laredo bowie's sharp clip.
*Handle material: The paracord wrap feels good in hand and is comfortable, I just think another configuration might improve this aspect such as micarta slaps.
*Price: This mofo was very pricey and the additions of the skulls and grenade pin add to the price.
Overall, I think this knife would be right at home in the apocalypse . It wasn't designed for bushcraft, it wasn't designed for concealed carry,it wasn't designed for cutting fruit..It's designed for war and breaking things.
-N
I was originally on the fence about this purchase considering the price but I decided to pull the trigger when I found out it was hand-forged.I want to get straight down to it purely based on the knife itself. This knife really is the Frankenstein monster, it's a massive,heavy rough beast of a knife.I think this will appeal to some for the same exact reasons it will turn off others. Being a relatively strong individual I find that I am able to handle most blades with ease from folders like the Coldsteel xl espada and rajah 2 to the Laredo bowie and Crkt Hisshou.When I say with ease I mean they are actually light in hand. Not this knife. Here it is with some other combat blades.
(Frankenstein,CS Laredo bowie, CS oss, Swamp rat RMD LE)
This blade is 2lbs,1/4" of forged A2 steel. I have provided a picture from above in hand with the bolts screwed in ( they can be removed)
I also added the White brass skull and menuki for some added flare.
The sheath is a very well done kydex deal, I opted for the extra security of having the grenade pin that goes through the sheath and spanish notch on the blade.It is connected with thick paracord , The belt loop is thick,quality leather. Overall very well done sheath.It isn't an after thought.
Will this knife be for everyone? No,not even close but for some it will be just what they are looking for
The knife is marketed as a combat bowie knife but I think it's actually in another category all together. The over-sized guards and bolts protect your hand from most any blow coming directly at it if you knew what you were doing. The weight and leverage that would be imparted on the edge or point would leave a target devastated . I believe this knife would make a brutal Pig sticker . I can't say it enough that that size,capability and sheer weight of this piece liken it a lot more to a short sword then a knife(even a so-called combat knife). It makes the laredo feel like a toy in comparison, It's serious hunk of steel.Even the Pommel leaves 1/4" dents in wood with a decent blow.Pros:
* Cool factor: It's a massive hand-forged full tang blade with bolts and guards and a fierce Pommel.
*Capability: This is a knife you can take to hell and back , From feel alone I would imagine this thing would function as well as a hatchet in the woods, And a cleaver on meat and bones.The slight recurve also helps.
*Durability:At a quarter-inch thick A2, You will have no problem batoning or prying.
*Combative/defense: With a weapon at each end ,large handle for leverage an different grips,blade design and weight,multiple ways to trap and/or guard from other blades or weapons..It isn't a beast.. it's THE BEAST.
Cons: Of course this couldn't be a review if everything was perfect. There are some negatives but nothing that can't be easily fixed or changed.Some of these things might not bother people at all but I have to keep it real.
* Fit & finish: The blade is extremely rough in execution, it still has hammer marks and is left unpolished.
*Edge: It doesn't arrive with a hair popping edge, it arrives with a paper cutting edge. This was easily improved by a few strokes on a strop.Also the clip or backcut is extremely thick more like an axe unlike the laredo bowie's sharp clip.
*Handle material: The paracord wrap feels good in hand and is comfortable, I just think another configuration might improve this aspect such as micarta slaps.
*Price: This mofo was very pricey and the additions of the skulls and grenade pin add to the price.
Overall, I think this knife would be right at home in the apocalypse . It wasn't designed for bushcraft, it wasn't designed for concealed carry,it wasn't designed for cutting fruit..It's designed for war and breaking things.
-N
