older blackjack mamba

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I have an old blackjack that I purchased from BQM 10 or so years ago when they were made in effingham illinois I beleave, I have carried it often and have cut and choped a variety of materials with no problem also the sheath has held up very well although I may have a kydex one made up for it....... anyone else have this knife? If so, how do you like it? mjmcdowell
 
Wow thanks for reminding me, I forgot I had this puppy. It is a Blackjack Mamba 7-L. I have only used it a few times. Picked up a Simba (of the same era) kind of a larger bolo machete design and have used it heavily to clear brush. Steel on it is pretty soft so the edge has seen better days. It is now pretty chipped up with a lot of bends.

The Mamba fits my hand very well, but has a funky balance to it. (it has most of it's weight at the butt and an inch or so from the tip with a balance point behind the guard. I love the grinds of the blade, the grip of the handle and the fit and finish are first rate for a production knife.

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