New Bushcraft model for 2011

[Daniel Koster]

Not much changing this year....mostly just a return to thumbgrooves that are highly functional and throw a wicked spark on a firesteel!


Specs:

• 8.5" overall
• 4" blade (*true* 4 inches no matter how you measure it )
• 4.5" handle

Blade

• CPM 3V steel, heat-treated by Peter's to 60 HRc (each blade is individually tested for hardness!)
• *TRUE* Sandi-grind set at 12.5 degrees - perfectly flat - NO microbevel
• Blade flats have "rubbed" finish - beadblasted and brushed with a Scotchbrite pad - easy to maintain/restore!
• 0.140" thick and aprox. 1" tall blade, full tang construction

Handle

• Handle materials vary - ALL synthetics are **Heavily** bead-blasted for a Super-Grippy texture. ALL hardwoods are handrubbed with Briwax to a matte shine (most durable/restorable finish).
• One corby pin and one lanyard, chamfered
• Handle fronts are tapered and curved - for easy-in/out of sheaths
• Handle slabs are 3/8" thick

The knife is guaranteed never to fail - you break it, I will replace it.
(excepting extreme abuse)


Pricing for 2011 will start at $155


Sheath is by JRE Industries
www.jreindustries.com/koster.htm (more versions available)
Includes loop for a firesteel

Price is $35


Firesteel is by Light My Fire: Army Model
Comes with a striker, but if you have this knife, you won't need it!

Price is $15



This knife is not yet available for order - best bet is to sign up for my Mailing List to get notification when it will become available.

LINK = http://www.aardvarkmailinglist.net/sub/account_manager.php?action=add&c=34043SNH&l=20500



Pic:

And here's one in Natural Canvas Micarta:

Whatcha think?


Dan

 

[Daniel Koster]

More pics:

Orange G10

Cocobolo

Ironwood

:thumbup:

Dan

 

[Daniel Koster]

I plan on doing another run of these later this year - probably not until late Spring.

:thumbup:


Dan

 

[formtight]

I'm on the mailing list. I can't wait to get the notification to order. Awsomeness!!

 

[n9hxv]

Absolutely Gorgeous!
john

 

[Warriorsociologist]

Very nice@
Any plans for a stainless option (CPM 154, S90V, etc.)?

 

[Daniel Koster]

It might be an option....but I'd be more likely to use a Sandvik stainless like 12C27 or 13C26. That would be the cat's meow...a Scandinavian steel with a Scandinavian grind.

It's fairly easy to sharpen and has a very high degree of stain-resistance (think 440 series). But with more carbon, finer grain and Sandvik's very impressive foundry skills behind it.

:thumbup:

Dan

 

[PKNZ]

OOh that ironwood looks fantastic

 

[Techtical]

On the mailing list....... now we play the waiting game.

 

[Falcor]

Dan, one for me for sure. Bring it on.

 

[Col. Kurtz]

I think I may need one of these....

Like the Ironwood

 

[Daniel Koster]

Yes - I wouild have to agree....Ironwood handles ARE awesome.

:thumbup:


I love the stuff.

Even though it turns my skin GREEN when I grind it..!!



Dan

 

[nevermind35]

Wow those look really good. I'm definately down for one!

 

[Warriorsociologist]

It might be an option....but I'd be more likely to use a Sandvik stainless like 12C27 or 13C26. That would be the cat's meow...a Scandinavian steel with a Scandinavian grind.

It's fairly easy to sharpen and has a very high degree of stain-resistance (think 440 series). But with more carbon, finer grain and Sandvik's very impressive foundry skills behind it.

:thumbup:

Dan

:thumbup:

 

[Chris.82nd]

count me in >

 

[stewey1]

I will take one mate, very nice

 

[SharpCutlery]

Time to start saving

 

[Rogue01]

Sweet looking knife. I agree that the desert ironwood looks very tempting.


The sheath seem very practical too. Reminds me a bit of the bushcraft sheaths from Bark River, which I happen to like.


And the price is very reasonable for a custom made knife.

 

[tundratrader]

Will a flat ground model be released this year?

 

[Shotgun]

Will a flat ground model be released this year?

I'd like to know too.