SSII Kodiak Edition Hollow Handle Survival Knife

Sam Wilson

Sam Wilson

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This is the SAFE System II Kodiak Edition (Survival Adventure Field and Exploration-S.A.F.E.). This is a special variant of the SSII, with some special features.

Featuring a 6" long blade of cryogeniclly treated 440C stainless steel hardened to 59 HRC, it is made from 3/16" thick stock to minimize weight and maximize cutting aggression. The blade is ground to SLICE!

This blade features a fully functional sawback, and hand rubbed satin highlights to contrast with the blasted finish.

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The stainless steel handle is knurled underneath the cord wrap. The aluminum buttcap is light weight and features a stainless steel plate on the end (see closeup) to facilitate hammering/striking with the knife. The buttcap is also threaded to receive the entire line of S.A.F.E. accessories, and includes a ferro rod. There is also a bow drill divot machined into the cap, should you choose/need to use primitive fire building methods.

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The leather sheath is custom made to fit this knife, and features a pouch on the front to hold a tin where you may put additional survival supplies. The belt loop is secured by a Lift-the-Dot snap, so removing your belt is not necessary to put the sheath on. The retention tab is tethered by shock cord, so that upon deploying the tab, it is pulled clear of the edge and will not be cut.

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Part of the Kodiak Edition is the PSK knife (made of 440C SS and blasted to match the primary blade) which is housed in a compartment immediately behind the pouch on the sheath. It has a friction fit, but also has a shock cord loop that fits over the flap of the pouch, making it impossible for the PSK knife to accidentally fall out or be lost.

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Feel free to ask any questions or leave feedback. Thanks for looking!

Sam :thumbsup:
 
Dawkind said:
Exceptional package right there....great craftsmanship. :)
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Thank you Dudley, much appreciated!

Steven65 said:
I couldn't have said it better! I love the transition between the vapour hone finish and the polished edge....exceptional.:thumbsup::)
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Thank you Steven, it is difficult to touch up so you better get it right the first time, lol!
 
Sam,

This is a very slick and well thought out package. I especially appreciate the attention to detail on the sheath.

I have one basic question regarding the knife's construction: how is the blade affixed to the guard and handle? Do you weld, bolt, or braze it into place (or some combination of these)?

Thank you for sharing your work!
 
oldmanwilly said:
Sam,

This is a very slick and well thought out package. I especially appreciate the attention to detail on the sheath.

I have one basic question regarding the knife's construction: how is the blade affixed to the guard and handle? Do you weld, bolt, or braze it into place (or some combination of these)?

Thank you for sharing your work!
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Willy,

Thank you for the compliments, I do appreciate them. As to the question of how it is attached, I very respectfully prefer not to get into that discussion. I have explained it many times on the internet, so it is not Top Secret. It is just that it tends to turn into a heated discussion about hypotheticals and what-ifs and focus gets lost.

I will say that it is a combination of methods, but no welding is done. This could have detrimental affects to the steel if not done properly, and so is not a method I utilize.

Here is a video from several years ago where one of my bigger knives is clamped about an inch in front of the guard for the test. I still utilize the same basic construction method, it has only gotten slicker. Thank you for the feedback, and I am happy to answer any other questions.

Sam :thumbsup:

 
Sam,

Thank you for your response. I was merely curious and not trying to open Pandora's box. However, this is the internet so I should anticipate any discussion being derailed for one reason or another. Hopefully that will not happen here.

I appreciate your video and look forward to seeing more of your work in the future.

Thanks,
Will
 
No problem, Will. I certainly didn't think you were trying to stir the pot. I appreciate the questions and discourse, as I enjoy talking about knives. Thank you again.

Also, you have to look closely in the pic of the back of the sheath above, but I clocked the screws just for you, i4Marc i4Marc .
 
Sam Wilson said:
No problem, Will. I certainly didn't think you were trying to stir the pot. I appreciate the questions and discourse, as I enjoy talking about knives. Thank you again.

Also, you have to look closely in the pic of the back of the sheath above, but I clocked the screws just for you, i4Marc i4Marc .
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Heehee, I knew you would. 100 out of 100 points! Awesome work.
 
Just got this in from a very happy client. These knives are not designed to be wall hangers, but designed and made to be USED! I love it.

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Sam :thumbsup:
 
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