Sam Wilson
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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Hello, here is one I have been working on and improving for years now. This is the Model 7 hollow handle survival knife. It's pretty obvious where the inspiration comes from (Jimmy Lile, in case you live in a cave), this is not a tribute knife or a copycat version. This is my take on his First Blood/Sly II with several (what I consider) improvements, for real world use.
This version has a 7.75" long blade out of 1/4" thick 440C stainless steel (CPM154 is available), functional sawteeth, two-tone finish, and robust leather sheath. It has a press fitted asymmetrical stainless guard, shaped and radiused for comfort while using the knife in a variety of grips. Ricasso and virtually every other surface have been radiused as well, for comfort, as the knife is designed for real use.
This one also came equipped with the M.O.A. System (Make it Out Alive), which features the heavy duty pouch and tin on the sheath, the steel plated aluminum buttcap, and the PSK knife fitted behind the pouch on the sheath. Almost all of my knives come with the ferrocerium rod that threads in to the buttcap for secure purchase.
Sheath has a drop leg swivel attachment featuring a Lift the Dot snap, and a nylon webbing strap with buckle for quick attachment to your leg for tiedown purposes. Handle is wrapped with 25-30 feet of nylon cord, and is knurled beneath the cord wrap, should you ever need to unwrap it and use the cord for emergency purposes.
Thank you for looking, any and all respectful feedback is welcome, positive and negative (which I consider constructive).
Sam
This version has a 7.75" long blade out of 1/4" thick 440C stainless steel (CPM154 is available), functional sawteeth, two-tone finish, and robust leather sheath. It has a press fitted asymmetrical stainless guard, shaped and radiused for comfort while using the knife in a variety of grips. Ricasso and virtually every other surface have been radiused as well, for comfort, as the knife is designed for real use.
This one also came equipped with the M.O.A. System (Make it Out Alive), which features the heavy duty pouch and tin on the sheath, the steel plated aluminum buttcap, and the PSK knife fitted behind the pouch on the sheath. Almost all of my knives come with the ferrocerium rod that threads in to the buttcap for secure purchase.
Sheath has a drop leg swivel attachment featuring a Lift the Dot snap, and a nylon webbing strap with buckle for quick attachment to your leg for tiedown purposes. Handle is wrapped with 25-30 feet of nylon cord, and is knurled beneath the cord wrap, should you ever need to unwrap it and use the cord for emergency purposes.
Thank you for looking, any and all respectful feedback is welcome, positive and negative (which I consider constructive).
Sam
