SOLD, Five 6" Utility Fighters (UF2)

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Nathan the Machinist

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This is our 6" Utility Fighter version 2.

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^ The UF2 is fundamentally the same as the original UF. We made some minor tweaks to the handle and guards but it is substantially the same. It handles the same, it weighs the same, it performs the same. It is being re-released for a military customer, this run is a piggy back for you special knuckelheads who didn't get enough UF love the last time. I made a video showing the difference between the OG UF and the new UF2:


The 6" Utility Fighter was designed as a collaboration with US Army Green Beret Jason Landphair. It is a well made, durable, high performance mid sized utility combat knife optimized to carry light, tolerate rough use well beyond the abilities of "normal" knives, and function properly as a mid size fighting knife in addition to normal cutting chores. In this newest release of this very old pattern it has the Delta 3V heat treat that is optimized for edge stability so it will hold a sharp edge in rough use and the already excellent hand grip is even better. It flips from saber grip to reverse grip the same but there's just a little more hand protection with tweaked guards and thumb ramp and additional jimping.

A side effect of this heat treat is a higher percentage of free chromium, so although it is not stainless, it is nearly so.

The handle is 3D sculpted CNC machined and ergonomically designed for a standard forward, reverse, saber and pinch grips for an average sized hand. Unnecessary weight is removed where possible and the tang is internally skeletonized for a neutral balance. The blade is made of .188" CPM "Delta" 3V. Despite being light (8 oz) and ground relatively thin (.020" before sharpening) it will tolerate rough use in demanding environments. You can baton and pry with it. It will tolerate punching holes in sheetmetal, cutting iron wire and even chopping through cinder block without breaking or developing excessive damage. One of the design requirements when developing this knife was it would be capable of opening a hole in a masonry wall without risk of breaking. You could damage the edge if you set your mind to it, but it has exceptional edge retention and is practically unbreakable. It comes with my rough use warranty: if it ever fails for any reason short of intentionally breaking it I will replace, repair or refund. Broken tips get re-pointed, broken scales are replaced with a material of my choosing.

Specs:
CPM 3V, Delta heat treat, 60-61 HRC, .188" at ricasso
Total length 10.8"
Blade length 6.0"
Edge length 5.6", 20 DPS
Weight 8.0 oz
Extra grippy 3D machined scales
18-8 stainless steel fasteners
The price includes a very nice Mashed Cat Kydex sheath with TekLok.

This is an old video that illustrates the excellent durability of this pattern in CPM 3V:


These are all field grade, machined and ground and stonewashed with visible tool and grind marks.

Some are shown with buffed scales (the gloss helps the shape read better in the pictures) but they come unbuffed as standard for a better grip. If you prefer buffed you can request it in your order, there's no charge.

Price is:

$350 in black or natural canvas micarta plus $13 shipping = $363

Scales, substitute for basic micarta (some are limited quantities):

OD green micarta $10
Double Black canvas micarta $10
Double Red canvas micarta (maroon) $20
Green and Black Linen micarta $15
Burlap micarta $20
OD green or Black G10 $10


Shipping in the USA is $13. Multiples do not accrue additional shipping.

Price includes an excellent kydex sheath.


Place your order in this thread. Jo will contact you next week by PM or email. If you don't have PM and you don't have an email listed you won't hear from us so you will need to contact Jo.

Today's sale is for 5 UF2. Please check in next week for 5 more.



Thank you. Jo, Mark, Bo, and I appreciate you.

BTW, we have a website that we post some old inventory on sometimes if anybody is interested. https://carothersknives.com/shop/
 
I guess there being a sale on my first day back was too much for me...after stepping away for a few hours, I recognize that I hadn't yet bought either version of this knife for a reason. Please pass my spot down to the next paid member (if that request isn't allowed, just make it the next eligible member).
*If it's a hassle, or nobody jumps on it, I'll honor my claim without hesitation.*
 
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cutchu said:
Out of curiosity, how do this many separate replies get updated in the same minute with different info in each one?

You guys must be quick. Trying to catch one but gotta be fast around here :D
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Speaking for myself, I claimed... Then edited to add scale choice, then edited again because I was having second thoughts.

These have slowed waaay down - only 7 people posted in the first minute. You should see what is like when a new model hits.
 
cutchu said:
Out of curiosity, how do this many separate replies get updated in the same minute with different info in each one?

You guys must be quick. Trying to catch one but gotta be fast around here :D
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CCJROCK said:
I don’t know what I’m doing I can’t type fast enough to get one.
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Most people will hit a single letter and hit post, then edit in their choice afterwards
Good luck!
 
Buying one on the "rebound" on the Exchange has been the best way for me to get one -- actually bought 2 that way, a UF1 and DEK1. You don't get to pick/choose but it's a bit cheaper that way too. ;)

Would also like a chopper and a boot knife, which have also shown up in the Exchange, but unfortunately the prices for those have been WAY beyond my price limit. So, I had to pass on the ones I've seen so far. :(
 
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I wanted a Carother but it’s too frustrating to have to check a forum on a certain day and at a certain time. I don’t have time for it. It’s also why I have given up on owning a Busse or GEC knives. I have now lost interest in them and now put Carother in the same category. Unless you hangout on the forums all day and are quick on the draw you have no chance of owning any of these knives unless you’re willing to buy on the secondary market.
 
kaneman23 said:
I wanted a Carother but it’s too frustrating to have to check a forum on a certain day and at a certain time. I don’t have time for it. It’s also why I have given up on owning a Busse or GEC knives. I have now lost interest in them and now put Carother in the same category. Unless you hangout on the forums all day and are quick on the draw you have no chance of owning any of these knives unless you’re willing to buy on the secondary market.
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You can ask some one to help you

BIGDORK BIGDORK graciously helped me get my uf2 and can't thank him enough
 
Thank you for the advice but at this point I would rather buy from a maker that is willing to accept an order even if it means getting put on a wait list. No disrespect to Carother, I wish them the best.
 
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