Mini-Alpha
Model 196
Small, rugged fixed blade knife, specifically designed for
field dressing game.
DESCRIPTION
A rugged small full-tang fixed blade, hunting knife with the same great looks as the popular Alpha Hunter series. The small, slightly curved blade shape fits nicely in the palm and with the index finger extended over the blade back it can be maneuvered carefully for field dressing and caping. The blade is made of ATS-34 stainless for superior edge retention and it comes with a beautiful impregnated Rosewood handle. Attractive styling is both functional and ergonomic. The open slab handle look tells you that this is one tough knife. The generous lanyard hole provides a handy means for securing the knife while in use. Unique-looking leather sheath.
FEATURES
§ Rugged construction
§ Grip ridges on top of blade
§ Thick and wide, modified drop-point blade
§ Edge2x blade technology
§ Full tang design with generous lanyard hole
§ Comfortable ergonomic handle
§ Resin impregnated Rosewood handle that resists warping and water damage
§ Contoured leather sheath
§ Continuous belt furnace heat treated in controlled atmosphere.
§ ATS -34 blade for superior edge retention
§ American made
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
With the popularity of the Alpha Hunters we are expanding the line and offering a smaller version. We did not just want to proportionally decrease the size, so we worked with hunters to come up with a small Alpha with a shape and size that would be ideal for careful skinning and caping tasks. We curved the blade slightly and made it perfect for extending the index finger over the top to get excellent dexterity when field dressing game. The blade steel is high-end ATS-34 so that its sharp edge will last much longer than with standard steels. We found the small size appealed to a wide range of outdoorsmen who may not use it for field dressing but want a great looking small fixed blade to carry.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
§ Overall Length 6 ¼
§ Weight 3.6 oz
BLADE
§ ATS 34 stainless steel
§ Continuous belt furnace heat treated in controlled atmosphere
§ Hardened to RC60-61 for superior edge retention
§ Generous lanyard loop
§ Modified wide drop point shape blade 2-1/2 long x 1-1.8 wide
HANDLE
§ Resin impregnated Rosewood
SHEATH
§ High quality leather
