OLD, Friday Sale! 6" Double Edge Fighter

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Nathan the Machinist said:
I'm not calling this a Utility Fighter. It's based on the UF, but it's hand ground before tumbling, it's expensive and it's not really a utility knife anymore, it's more of a purpose built weapon. I'm calling it a 6" Double Edge Fighter.

This sale will open at 3:00 eastern time. I'll upload more information later but I wanted to go ahead and start the thread now.

The 6" Utility Fighter was designed as a collaboration with design and functional input from a family friend, US Army Green Beret Jason Landphair. It is a well made, durable, high performance mid sized utility combat knife designed to carry light, tolerate rough use beyond the abilities of most alternatives, and function properly as a mid size fighting knife in addition to normal cutting chores. In this newest release of this old pattern it now has the Delta 3V heat treat that is optimized for edge stability so it will hold a sharp edge in rough use better than ever. A side effect of this heat treat is a higher percentage of free chromium, so although it is not stainless, it is nearly so. I consider this to be one of the ultimate modern particle metallurgy super steels and a knife of this nature is an ideal application for it.

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 (7.8 oz) and ground relatively thin (.025" before sharpening) it will tolerate rough use in demanding environments.

The point on this 6" Double Edge Fighter variation of the UF is not as robust as the standard single edge variation but the blade is just as strong. The primary grinds on this version are somewhat more obtuse and are subsequently more robust.

Specs:
CPM 3V, Delta heat treat, tested 61 HRC, .188" at ricasso
Total length 10.8"
Blade length 6.0"
Primary edge length 5.6", 20 DPS
Secondary edge length 4.5", 20 DPS
Weight 7.8 oz
Extra grippy 3D machined scales
18-8 stainless steel fasteners
Black oxide treated stainless steel fasteners available upon request, same price

The price includes a very nice Mashed Cat Kydex sheath with TecLok.

Tell me what scale option you choose and I'll build it. The knife in the picture is not the knife you will receive. We are sharpening now. We're waiting on the kydex sheaths to arrive. These will ship within the next week or two.


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

This is shown with buffed scales (double black micarta shown) but you can request unbuffed for an ugly alternative with better grip.

Price, which includes shipping and a sheath, is:

$477 in Black or Natural Canvas micarta (great choice and good value)
$487 in Black Linen micarta
$487 in OD Green Canvas micarta (Norplex product, starts off green, turns brown)
$487 in Double Black Canvas micarta
$497 in Double Red Canvas micarta (kinda brown maroon color)
$487 in Black or OD (olive drab) Green G10
$497 in Natural Burlap micarta
$497 in Tri-color Rag micarta
$497 in Black (grey)
or bright green unbuffed TeroTuf on a black micarta liner
$497 in Ebonite (experimental material)
$$$ edge cut antique Micarta, limited availability, inquire with Jo.

You can substitute titanium screws for stainless for $5. This saves a total of 1/10th ounce and serves almost no purpose at all.

Shipping is $12, and is included in the price. Shipping cost is not duplicated on multiples.

I take paypal, cash, check, or MO.

If you get a knife in this sale, please send an email to Jo at jocarothers (at) gmail (dot) com. A good subject line would be: "Fighter sale 9-6-19 post #X"

Please include the following information in your email:

1: Your post number on this sale thread.
2: Bladeforums name. (for example "Jo the Machinist")
3: Real Name.
4: PayPal email address so we can send a paypal invoice (or ask about other payment options).
5: Shipping address.
6: Scales Choice.
7: Any questions you may have or special instructions.

Once I receive this information, if everything is there, I will send you a PayPal invoice. If information is missing or you have additional questions, I will reply to your email. When your email is read and processed I will send you a reply letting you know we've received your information.

We will have some more of these out in the main sale area next week.

Thanks for looking,
Nathan
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