Blade Length: @ 4 5/8"
Handle Length: @ 4 1/2"
Tang: Full
The new Wilson's Creek - Combat knife is my answer to the tactical minded community. It's borne from the Randall Model #17 Astro, the knife that accompanied America's space pioneers, the Mercury Astronauts in their first missions. Who better to take from than Bo Randall, the man who put combat knives on the map? The Wilon's Creek differs from the Astro in many ways, the first being the obvious difference in handle shape and design. The WCC has a handle more reminiscent of a nessmuk knife than a combat knife and that is for good reason. I feel a handle of this shape allows the user to feel which way is up when in low light conditions and it provides much better grip than a straight handle as the pommel curves downward to hug the small finger. The downward curve of the pommel end , and extra length, is my version of the Randall 18 skull crusher. Not as dangerous looking as the 18's pommel cap but it would be an effective bludgeon if need be.
You may also have noticed the unusual placement and number of lanyard tubes. My thinking in this is that everyone's tastes are different so the multiple tubes allow the user wider variances in how they tie their lanyards. The two front lanyard tubes can be used for securing the knife with paracord in the forward position or if you're so inclined (although I don't recommend it) a stick can be lashed to the knife for using as a spear.
The last difference between the two is that the WCC's handle slabs are not removable like the Astro's. I believe the Astro's designers had good intentions when implementing this feature but I don't feel it is a useful trait in a knife.
The overall shape of the WCC is almost "s" curved allowing the user front hand or back hand slicing ability with more ease than a straight bladed knife.
As with all of my knife designs the WCC is also a woods knife and has been created with that in mind. The WCC has no finger cut out or choil like the Astro, I feel that this is a hindrance in a small knife when doing woods work . It also features a flat spine for most of it's length allowing for use with a baton to cross cut or split your nights firewood. Lastly the piercing tip of the WCC is not only used for defensive measures it is also a top notch driller for starting a hole for your friction fire set. This feature may not be legal in your area so with that in mind I can put a false top edge on it for you.
The WCC comes standard with a carbon/acid etched blade to minimize glare.
So whether in the woods or war the Wilson's Creek- Combat will be an asset to you.
God bless,
Iz
Romans 10:9