I recently received an Ontario Afghan fixed blade knife as well as a Skystorm Leatherworks "Hawk Belt" custom sheath. I will be posting a review as soon as I can, most likely after Thanksgiving. Now here is some pre review specs:
Ontario Afghan Specs:
Blade length: 5 in.
Overall Length: 9.75 in.
Blade Thickness: .25 in.
Blade Material: 5160 High Carbon Spring Steel
Grind type: Flat
Handle Material: Tan Micarta
Weight: 1 pound
Sheaths:
Nylon with MOLLE webbing (Come with the knife)
Brown leather and black metal buttons (custom)
Initial Thought:
The Knife:
On holding the blade, I could tell it was solid. I feel as if I could break through a cinder block wall with this knife (but I won't; sorry, this won't be a destruction test). The Micarta slabs and knife itself are all .25 in. thick, making the grip .75 in. thick. This may be uncomfortable for some, but I have massive hands, and it fights all right in those bear claws. The choil and small thumb ramp feel great, and I believe that I could do small activities such as making tinder with this knife as well as big tasks. The knife is very beautiful; the coating and engravings all seem flawless, as does the flat grind. Hopefully it will work as well as I believe it will when I test it.
The Custom Sheath:
When I first opened the bag the knife was in it's start up home, a molle sheath. While useful and no doubt tough, the sheath was like a 1 bedroom apartment: it was simply utilitarian. Two snaps hold the knife in place, and it has a small pocket on the side for storing things. The straps are so secure that I believe you could attach the knife upside down on a molle vest without fear of the knife falling out. However, this sheath did not look very pretty. Right behind this package came the Skystorm Leatherworks sheath, and boy, was I impressed. The knife fits flawlessly, with no wiggle at all. The sheath looks and feels amazing, and holding the leather you can feel the quality. The sheath has a belt loop where you can attach to knife to- guess what- your belt, and that too feels extremely strong. The stitching around the leather all looks extremely secure and well done.
I have high hopes for this knife. I'll try to take it out into the backcountry and test it as soon as possible.
Here's some knife porn:
P.S. I know that I said I intended to buy a Becker BK-7, but I received this as a gift for a very special occasion. Thank you to all the Beckerheads who read through my mindless ramblings and helped me decide on a knife.
Ontario Afghan Specs:
Blade length: 5 in.
Overall Length: 9.75 in.
Blade Thickness: .25 in.
Blade Material: 5160 High Carbon Spring Steel
Grind type: Flat
Handle Material: Tan Micarta
Weight: 1 pound
Sheaths:
Nylon with MOLLE webbing (Come with the knife)
Brown leather and black metal buttons (custom)
Initial Thought:
The Knife:
On holding the blade, I could tell it was solid. I feel as if I could break through a cinder block wall with this knife (but I won't; sorry, this won't be a destruction test). The Micarta slabs and knife itself are all .25 in. thick, making the grip .75 in. thick. This may be uncomfortable for some, but I have massive hands, and it fights all right in those bear claws. The choil and small thumb ramp feel great, and I believe that I could do small activities such as making tinder with this knife as well as big tasks. The knife is very beautiful; the coating and engravings all seem flawless, as does the flat grind. Hopefully it will work as well as I believe it will when I test it.
The Custom Sheath:
When I first opened the bag the knife was in it's start up home, a molle sheath. While useful and no doubt tough, the sheath was like a 1 bedroom apartment: it was simply utilitarian. Two snaps hold the knife in place, and it has a small pocket on the side for storing things. The straps are so secure that I believe you could attach the knife upside down on a molle vest without fear of the knife falling out. However, this sheath did not look very pretty. Right behind this package came the Skystorm Leatherworks sheath, and boy, was I impressed. The knife fits flawlessly, with no wiggle at all. The sheath looks and feels amazing, and holding the leather you can feel the quality. The sheath has a belt loop where you can attach to knife to- guess what- your belt, and that too feels extremely strong. The stitching around the leather all looks extremely secure and well done.
I have high hopes for this knife. I'll try to take it out into the backcountry and test it as soon as possible.
Here's some knife porn:
P.S. I know that I said I intended to buy a Becker BK-7, but I received this as a gift for a very special occasion. Thank you to all the Beckerheads who read through my mindless ramblings and helped me decide on a knife.
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I'll never forgive myself.