Simmonich Raven Legacy

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I want this knife in the worst way! I like evrything about it, the size, the lines, the gunner grips, everything! Just one question, does anyone know what the blade thickness is?:confused:
 
I finally held one in my hand at a store in another city. They wanted $215 cash OTD - I was flattered... and broke. Not a good value to me at that price, much less it's list. I guess it is an acquired taste. The sheath is not a high point, that's for sure. I was attracted by the late knifemaker's 'history' - and his widow's continued work. I believe these are really made by Buck, however.

Stainz
 
I really like the look of them but I'm not much of a fixed blade guy. I think a more reasonably priced Raven in 420HC would be a good seller.
 
any one got some good picts to post?
i got no clue what it looks like..
but i take it that it dont look like a 110..
 
Here you go Dave:

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Description
BU895: Buck/Simonich Raven Legacy™, Nylon Sheath Included
Buck® Knives

Strong, reliable and durable. Created in collaboration with Simonich Knives, the contoured handles and the full tang construction of this design make it one of the finest knives available in its class for the soldier and civilian.

Simonich Collaboration

Founder, Rob Simonich successfully built a reputation as one of the most popular and innovative knife makers in the world during his lifetime. He was known for using state of the art technology such as newly discovered alloys, unique handle materials and special blade coating. Rob was in the knife business for over 21 years and within his lifetime, successfully built a reputation as a very popular and innovative knife maker. Simonich Knives was featured on the covers of two major Knife magazines and the DLC Urban Raven won the Blade Magazine, American Made Knife of the Year Aware in 2003. (DLC Urban Raven- now known as the Commemorative Urban Raven). Tragically, Rob passed away in a traffic accident when returning from a very successful hunting trip in November 2003. His death stunned the knife community and friends across the world.

Specifications

•Blade: 5" (12.7 cm) modified clip, S30V stainless steel
•Length: 10 1/8" (25.7 cm)
•Weight: 7.6 oz (216 g)
•Handle: Full tang, G10 handle slabs with Simonich Gunner Grip™texture
•Sheath: Nylon
 
I did some more checking... simonichknives.com still exists - and has a 'midtech' line with two Ravens - a 'Combat' model 7" x .200" S30V bladed one for $329 and a 'Military Urban Raven' model with a 4" blade at $199+. The Buck 895 Legacy appears to be mid-sized - 5" x 5/32" thick (.15625"). If you want a shorter version - or the 'real' combat size, as sent to Afghanistan, etc, consider the real Simonich knives. Additionally, one dealer told me the 'Legacy' models were no longer available from Buck - a call might be needed to verify that.

Oddly, I picked up a 650 Nighthawk at that dealer's. I'd never seen the plain edged version - just the short serrated 651 Wally World carries. I definitely like this knife - even if it is a bit down that 'tacti-cool' road for me. Maybe I'd warm up to the Legacy, given time. Good Paul Bos heat treated S30V blade, that's for sure. I just was expecting a thicker handle - and blade. A friend's demo of a few of his Busse Combat knives may have jaded me... That may be overkill, unless, as he puts it, you need to 'field dress a Studebaker!".

Stainz
 
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