Just bumped the "ViKtim" thread in passaround.

[NJBillK]

I thought it was in here, but it was too late by the time I posted...

If you want a Great read regarding the capabilities of John's HT, take a look.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/913609-JK-Knives-Torture-Test-Passaround!

 

[mykel m]

It took a lickin' and kept on ticking'!

 

[outdoorsfan]

It sure did take a lickin! I am still amazed when I think back about how tough that knife was.

 

[w.t. anderson]

Here for what its worth are pictures of ViKtim #1 in Walnut and the latest (last?) ViKtim is Osage Orange as well as ViKtim #9 in Tiger Maple. As you can see, ViKtims #1 and #9 have seen plenty of use, but are still looking great. Enjoy!

 

[JK Knives]

Bumping this up for the newcomers, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy reading what this poor knife endured.

 

[glennbad]

I just read through that again, what a beating that knife took. Just confirms the fine work that John does on his knives!

 

[bikerector]

I poked around a bit, unfortunately many of the pics are gone but you still get the feeling that it was well used. Also goes to show that you don't need 1/4" steel for very durable, hard use knife.

 

[w.t. anderson]

ViKtim Update: The slightly more slender/pointy-er Osage ViKtim still going strong as my first choice for daily truck carry, while the more humped Tiger Maple Viktim (#9) rules the garden and woodlot roost. Walnut Viktim (#1) is in well-deserved semi-retirement on my work desk. All three have slightly modified and finished ("personalized") handles and sheaths - I still love the design and feel of the ViKtim, and think it was one of John's best (I keep his Kepharts in the kitchen and in my day hike pack).