Mini UST Hollow Handle Knife

[Sam Wilson]

Here's one recently completed, a Mini UST (Utility Survival Tactical). This one is a new model for me and this was the prototype. It has a 4 7/8" long blade of 440C stainless, 5/32" thick. The guard is stainless, and silver soldered in place. The whole piece has a blasted finish.

The handle is aluminum, along with the buttcap. I put a compass in the buttcap on this one, instead of the usual threaded ferro rod, as I thought it kind of went with the feeling a little better.

The sheath is hand-stitched 8 oz leather, and lined front and back with calfskin, for a smooth silent draw. The belt loop has a "Lift-the-Dot" snap, so opening your belt to put it on is not necessary.

Thanks for looking!

Sam

 

[madcap_magician]

What a great piece! Great rendition of a classic design.

 

[Dawkind]

Exceptionally clean and precise work....the 'total package'.

 

[i4Marc]

99 points out of 100. Ooh, so close. Didn't clock the screws. Haha, super nice piece.

 

[Seth Green]

Sweet! Great job

 

[Sam Wilson]

What a great piece! Great rendition of a classic design.

Thank you!

Exceptionally clean and precise work....the 'total package'.

Thank you Dawkind, much appreciated my friend!

 

[Sam Wilson]

99 points out of 100. Ooh, so close. Didn't clock the screws. Haha, super nice piece.

There's always that one guy, huh? Lol, good point though. It never even occurred to me until after I posted the pics up and saw them unclocked. I'll get 'em next time. Thank you!

Sweet! Great job

Thank you!

 

[Steven65]

Great looking piece of kit. Lovely clean work!

 

[Win Heger]

Really well done, couldn't be cleaner.

 

[Sam Wilson]

Great looking piece of kit. Lovely clean work!

Thank you, Steven! Much appreciated!

Really well done, couldn't be cleaner.

Thank you, Win! Very nice compliment!

Sam

 

[Dawkind]

Great looking piece of kit. Lovely clean work!

Really well done, couldn't be cleaner.

I couldn't agree more....I'm a huge fan of the 'Ultra-Clean'.

With a few amenities for some 'quiet time'....

 

[Sam Wilson]

Nice bundle of toys!

 

[Lorien]

I'm super curious as to how the handle is attached

 

[Sam Wilson]

I'm super curious as to how the handle is attached

Trust me, that's a can of worms you don't want to open.

 

[john april]

nice take on a classic !

 

[Lorien]

Trust me, that's a can of worms you don't want to open.

wait a minute...are you saying...?

 

[Dawkind]

wait a minute...are you saying...?

Yes, it’s done by plasma needle arc welding....sorry, Sam, I know I promised not to tell.

 

[Lorien]

Yes, it’s done by plasma arc needle welding....sorry, Sam, I know I promised not to tell.

whew! I'm sure glad to hear it's not held together by worms!

 

[Dawkind]

Well maybe not but, it is rock-solid and has a perfectly silver-soldered stainless guard.....and I did clock the screws for i4marc.

 

[Sam Wilson]

nice take on a classic !

Thank you!