SERE Knife

[Bill Siegle]

I was recently inspired by the old Al Mar SERE fixed blades and went about making my own design for a SERE blade. I wanted something cool but ultimately useful and I’m very happy with how this turned out I started with 1/4in 5160 with my usual differential heat treat. The scales are black G10 attached with epoxy and flared stainless steel tube fasteners. I’ve added some traction grooves to the G10 for a secure but not abrasive grip. The blade has been flat ground with a bit of distal taper. Also the tang has been drilled out to reduce weight to 15oz. I’ve added an unsharpened swedge to the tip to aid “poking” but not tear up a baton or cause issues with any pesky laws against dagger types. Overall the SERE is 13 1/8in. The blade is 8in tip to scales. The sheath is black Boltaron with a reversible belt loop.

 

[Private Klink]

^^^^ That's a good looking knife.

 

[shooter11b]

I was recently inspired by the old Al Mar SERE fixed blades and went about making my own design for a SERE blade. I wanted something cool but ultimately useful and I’m very happy with how this turned out I started with 1/4in 5160 with my usual differential heat treat. The scales are black G10 attached with epoxy and flared stainless steel tube fasteners. I’ve added some traction grooves to the G10 for a secure but not abrasive grip. The blade has been flat ground with a bit of distal taper. Also the tang has been drilled out to reduce weight to 15oz. I’ve added an unsharpened swedge to the tip to aid “poking” but not tear up a baton or cause issues with any pesky laws against dagger types. Overall the SERE is 13 1/8in. The blade is 8in tip to scales. The sheath is black Boltaron with a reversible belt loop.

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Bill I carried an Al Mar SERE VI in the Army back in the day and I have to say, it was ideal as a fighting knife but pretty light in the hand; handle heavy and NOT suited for "outdoor" survival or SERE tasks like chopping wood, etc, other than as a strict fighter. Yours looks WAY more functional in those regards. I love it!

 

[1Warrior]

One sweet looking knife Bill! Always amazed by your work!