Oh yeah, this came out of Blade Magazine.
One in a Million
The last thing most knife companies would compare one of their knives to is a female assassin. Then again, Jared West is not most people and Mantis Knives is not most knife companies.
When quizzed about his favorite features on the company’s new MK-F, West was quick to point out what he liked best.
“I like its looks,” West says. “It’s like a female assassin: sexy and dangerous. In fact, that’s what its unofficial name should be: The MK-F “Mrs. Smith.”
Known for their trend-setting designs, it’s that kind of attitude that has made Mantis one of the most unique knife companies around.
The MK-F features G-10 on both sides of the handle and is done in 19C37 Sandvik steel. Just like Mantis’ designs, their use of Sandvik steel is something that also continues to evolve.
“We are still speaking in depth with John Foster at Sandvik,” West says. “They have a variety of stainless compositions and at this time the 19C37 seems to be the very best they have to offer. We have shown over the past two years that we are a player in the “knife game” and Sandvik recognizes that potential.”
Noticeable on the karambit is the knife’s hook blade – a blade that is noticeably smaller when compared to other karambits.
“The blade-to-handle ratio is certainly different than most,” West says. “But Mantis prides itself on not being constrained by industry norms. We think this is among the most unique looking knives we’ve ever dreamt up.”
If the feedback received from Mantis supporters is any indication than West is certainly right.
“For this and all future knives we started an elite organization call The Mantis Militia,” West says. “This is comprised of all of our customers and all knife enthusiasts who want to take their knife hobby to the next level by becoming involved in the design process. We took into account what our militia had said about the MK-1, MK-2 and their offspring, the MK-3, and integrated that into the MK-F.”
One in a Million
The last thing most knife companies would compare one of their knives to is a female assassin. Then again, Jared West is not most people and Mantis Knives is not most knife companies.
When quizzed about his favorite features on the company’s new MK-F, West was quick to point out what he liked best.
“I like its looks,” West says. “It’s like a female assassin: sexy and dangerous. In fact, that’s what its unofficial name should be: The MK-F “Mrs. Smith.”
Known for their trend-setting designs, it’s that kind of attitude that has made Mantis one of the most unique knife companies around.
The MK-F features G-10 on both sides of the handle and is done in 19C37 Sandvik steel. Just like Mantis’ designs, their use of Sandvik steel is something that also continues to evolve.
“We are still speaking in depth with John Foster at Sandvik,” West says. “They have a variety of stainless compositions and at this time the 19C37 seems to be the very best they have to offer. We have shown over the past two years that we are a player in the “knife game” and Sandvik recognizes that potential.”
Noticeable on the karambit is the knife’s hook blade – a blade that is noticeably smaller when compared to other karambits.
“The blade-to-handle ratio is certainly different than most,” West says. “But Mantis prides itself on not being constrained by industry norms. We think this is among the most unique looking knives we’ve ever dreamt up.”
If the feedback received from Mantis supporters is any indication than West is certainly right.
“For this and all future knives we started an elite organization call The Mantis Militia,” West says. “This is comprised of all of our customers and all knife enthusiasts who want to take their knife hobby to the next level by becoming involved in the design process. We took into account what our militia had said about the MK-1, MK-2 and their offspring, the MK-3, and integrated that into the MK-F.”
