Monofletch
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I just acquired this monster. It is made by Managio of Italy for Point Blank Body Armor. It is 1/4" thick N690Co stainless steel. The Blade is 6 1/4"-the handle a whopping 7"!! G-10 handles with a gripping texture and groves milled in each side. There is a 1/4" V shaped point off the butt of the knife.
The first thing you notice when you grab this knife is the roomy grip. It has a great non- slip curve to it which really locks the knife in. It has jimping in several spots around the handle and a nice thumb ramp too. There is also a nice index finger groove to help stabilize the blade in your hand. The knife balances evenly when lightly gripped- it is pretty neutral.
The blade has a great tip. There is a double angled swedge at the top which is nicely done. The sweep of the blade and the angle of the main grind is done so well you don't notice the 1/4" thickness. They also added 1 1/2" of serrations that have a slight curve to it. It will come in handy keeping rope on the cutting surfaces.
I have only had one knife made in N690 and it was a Sigtac Rangemaster. It was a great knife and held an edge very well. I think this beast will be similar.
The sheath is just an Eagle USA. Similar to the others with a front pouch and a snap closure.
I will post more after I have used this knife. Enjoy the pics!
The first thing you notice when you grab this knife is the roomy grip. It has a great non- slip curve to it which really locks the knife in. It has jimping in several spots around the handle and a nice thumb ramp too. There is also a nice index finger groove to help stabilize the blade in your hand. The knife balances evenly when lightly gripped- it is pretty neutral.
The blade has a great tip. There is a double angled swedge at the top which is nicely done. The sweep of the blade and the angle of the main grind is done so well you don't notice the 1/4" thickness. They also added 1 1/2" of serrations that have a slight curve to it. It will come in handy keeping rope on the cutting surfaces.
I have only had one knife made in N690 and it was a Sigtac Rangemaster. It was a great knife and held an edge very well. I think this beast will be similar.
The sheath is just an Eagle USA. Similar to the others with a front pouch and a snap closure.
I will post more after I have used this knife. Enjoy the pics!
