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When I ordered my Marksman from Lynn, I never expected it to arrive before Christmas. I got home from work the night before Christmas Eve and found a package from Lynn Griffith on the kitchen counter. I must have looked like a little kid opening it! That made my Christmas, I was a happy camper.
As I unwrapped the knife, I noticed Lynn had attached one of the TEK-LOKs to the sheath. I had until this time, forgotten our discussion about the TEK-LOK and was glad HE remembered! The TEK-LOK is an excellent option for a Kydex sheath. In addition to allowing the sheath to be changed to almost any carry position it adjusts to hold on any belt size. I especially like the fact that is spaces the sheath away from belt just far enough to clear my "love handle". This is very important to me considering the point on the Marksman! Lynn makes his Kydex sheaths as small as possible to hold the knife and change carry positions. There is no extra material on the sheath anywhere. The Marksmans sheath holds the knife very securely and exposes a maximum amount of the handle.
My first thought as I drew the knife from the sheath was, damn, look at the point on this thing!! I had to feel the point with my finger and yes it was as sharp as it looked. I then passed the blade over a spot on my arm that has some hair left on it.... Scary!!!!
The Marksman measures 8 3/4" long and has a 4 1/4" blade. Its made of 5/32 thick ATS-34. I ordered mine with the red G10 handle material and it looks great against the bead blasted finish of the steel. The blade is a Wharncliffe style with a perfectly straight edge. The spine makes a gentle curve to an incredible sharp point! The handle on my Marksman is about the most comfortable one I have ever held. I have BIG hands and it fits me very well. The finger notch is just right and indexes the knife quickly in the hand. The spine has about a half inch of thumb serrations that are done perfectly also. After putting my Griffith Sniper though hell, I know Lynn has his ATS-34 heat treating down to a science. Im not going to abuse this knife!
As far as quality, the Marksman is top notch. The plunge lines are dead even, the handle is glued and pinned without a hint of a gap anywhere. The point is perfectly centered inline with the tang. The G10 is finished so evenly on both sides, the layers look like a symmetrical topographic map! The bead blast finish is consistent over the entire knife. As a knifemaker myself, I know the "problem areas" to look at. I couldnt find a single thing that wasnt perfect!
At this point I would like to say that Ill have a follow up review to go into the performance of the knife I just cant bring myself to use it! A bead blasted, G10 handled knife thats too pretty to use Yes, thats how I feel!
It has been said before and I WILL say it again, Lynn is a pleasure to do business with. He KNOW knives and takes the time to answer questions about his knives. His designs are well thought out and the quality is outstanding.
Thanks for making me and awesome Christmas present Lynn!
Neil
Lynns Website: www.griffithknives.com
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http://www.geocities.com/Eureka/Meeting/5520/index.html
[This message has been edited by Dr.Lathe (edited 29 December 1999).]
As I unwrapped the knife, I noticed Lynn had attached one of the TEK-LOKs to the sheath. I had until this time, forgotten our discussion about the TEK-LOK and was glad HE remembered! The TEK-LOK is an excellent option for a Kydex sheath. In addition to allowing the sheath to be changed to almost any carry position it adjusts to hold on any belt size. I especially like the fact that is spaces the sheath away from belt just far enough to clear my "love handle". This is very important to me considering the point on the Marksman! Lynn makes his Kydex sheaths as small as possible to hold the knife and change carry positions. There is no extra material on the sheath anywhere. The Marksmans sheath holds the knife very securely and exposes a maximum amount of the handle.
My first thought as I drew the knife from the sheath was, damn, look at the point on this thing!! I had to feel the point with my finger and yes it was as sharp as it looked. I then passed the blade over a spot on my arm that has some hair left on it.... Scary!!!!
The Marksman measures 8 3/4" long and has a 4 1/4" blade. Its made of 5/32 thick ATS-34. I ordered mine with the red G10 handle material and it looks great against the bead blasted finish of the steel. The blade is a Wharncliffe style with a perfectly straight edge. The spine makes a gentle curve to an incredible sharp point! The handle on my Marksman is about the most comfortable one I have ever held. I have BIG hands and it fits me very well. The finger notch is just right and indexes the knife quickly in the hand. The spine has about a half inch of thumb serrations that are done perfectly also. After putting my Griffith Sniper though hell, I know Lynn has his ATS-34 heat treating down to a science. Im not going to abuse this knife!
As far as quality, the Marksman is top notch. The plunge lines are dead even, the handle is glued and pinned without a hint of a gap anywhere. The point is perfectly centered inline with the tang. The G10 is finished so evenly on both sides, the layers look like a symmetrical topographic map! The bead blast finish is consistent over the entire knife. As a knifemaker myself, I know the "problem areas" to look at. I couldnt find a single thing that wasnt perfect!
At this point I would like to say that Ill have a follow up review to go into the performance of the knife I just cant bring myself to use it! A bead blasted, G10 handled knife thats too pretty to use Yes, thats how I feel!
It has been said before and I WILL say it again, Lynn is a pleasure to do business with. He KNOW knives and takes the time to answer questions about his knives. His designs are well thought out and the quality is outstanding.
Thanks for making me and awesome Christmas present Lynn!
Neil
Lynns Website: www.griffithknives.com
------------------
New Hawkbill Pics!
http://www.geocities.com/Eureka/Meeting/5520/index.html
[This message has been edited by Dr.Lathe (edited 29 December 1999).]
