Paul Baleta
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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Hi Folks
Here is the last version of the 'Meerkat' in this batch...
Introducing the "Meerkat" - a compact, lightweight every day carry or utility knife.
It can be worn as a neck knife, but it's particularly suited to be worn as an appendix or scout-carry inside the belt. The Kydex sheath holds the knife firmly and the belt clip is reversible for left-hand or right-hand use. This makes out of the way for active body movement but also fast and easy to deploy with one hand.
The blade is big enough for most everyday tasks. This 'Tanto' blade has a flatter blade with a Tanto tip. The handle is long enough (fourth/little finger curls around the butt) to get good leverage on the blade but also thick enough that you can get a firm grip and be able to use it for a length of time without cramping up. The jimping also helps you get a real positive grip on this little big blade, especially in wet situations. At the front is a Corby bolt to ensure the handle scales will remain attached for your lifetime. A lanyard tube at the rear adds practicality.
Tucked into your belt or backpack, it is small and light enough that you won't even notice it's there... but has the ergonomics and is big enough for just about any outdoor task. It won't chop down trees or split logs... but will do everything else!
SPECIFICATIONS
- Blade: Bohler N690 (+/- 61 HRC)
- Blade thickness: 2.6mm (0.1")
- Blade depth: 30mm (1.2")
- Blade length: 69mm (2.9")
- Overall length: 153mm (6.1")
- Handle material: Black Canvas Micarta with vulcanized fibre liners
- Fittings: Stainless steel Corby bolt and lanyard tube
- Weight: 98g 3.5oz)
- Weight with sheath: 146g (5.1oz)
SOLD Euro
Also in my webshop with a few more pics: The 'Meerkat' Tanto - Black Canvas Micarta
Thanks for looking!
Paul
Here is the last version of the 'Meerkat' in this batch...
Introducing the "Meerkat" - a compact, lightweight every day carry or utility knife.
It can be worn as a neck knife, but it's particularly suited to be worn as an appendix or scout-carry inside the belt. The Kydex sheath holds the knife firmly and the belt clip is reversible for left-hand or right-hand use. This makes out of the way for active body movement but also fast and easy to deploy with one hand.
The blade is big enough for most everyday tasks. This 'Tanto' blade has a flatter blade with a Tanto tip. The handle is long enough (fourth/little finger curls around the butt) to get good leverage on the blade but also thick enough that you can get a firm grip and be able to use it for a length of time without cramping up. The jimping also helps you get a real positive grip on this little big blade, especially in wet situations. At the front is a Corby bolt to ensure the handle scales will remain attached for your lifetime. A lanyard tube at the rear adds practicality.
Tucked into your belt or backpack, it is small and light enough that you won't even notice it's there... but has the ergonomics and is big enough for just about any outdoor task. It won't chop down trees or split logs... but will do everything else!
SPECIFICATIONS
- Blade: Bohler N690 (+/- 61 HRC)
- Blade thickness: 2.6mm (0.1")
- Blade depth: 30mm (1.2")
- Blade length: 69mm (2.9")
- Overall length: 153mm (6.1")
- Handle material: Black Canvas Micarta with vulcanized fibre liners
- Fittings: Stainless steel Corby bolt and lanyard tube
- Weight: 98g 3.5oz)
- Weight with sheath: 146g (5.1oz)
SOLD Euro
Also in my webshop with a few more pics: The 'Meerkat' Tanto - Black Canvas Micarta
Thanks for looking!
Paul
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