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Model
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Weight: 7.6 oz.
Blade Thick: 4mm
Blade Length: 3.5"
Blade Style: Plain Edge
Handle: Bead Blasted
Aircraft Grade
Aluminum
Steel: Vacuum Heat Treated AUS 8A Stainless
Overall Length: 9 1/4"
Lock: Ultra Lock
Clip: Ambidextrous Stainless Pocket Clip
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In
1947, Mikhail Kalashnikov, the legendary Russian gun designer, created the
AK-47 assault rifle. Eventually adopted by the Red Army in 1949, it became
famous as the “People’s Rifle”. Such renown was not unwarranted, as it was
utterly reliable, rugged, simple to operate and maintain, economical, and
effective at reasonable ranges. This weapon, and all it represents became
the inspiration for our newest heavy-duty tactical knife, the AK-47™
folder. Designed by Andrew Demko, the AK-47™ possesses all of the
attributes of its namesake, and perhaps a few more. Built for hard and
rugged use, the AK-47™’s handle is made with thick aircraft grade aluminum
scales that are bolted to steel liners, this creates a robust grip that is
remarkably tough, rigid, and incomparably strong. The grip is also
equipped with a unique pommel. Made of Grivory®, the pommel features two
lanyard holes, and can serve as a “less than lethal” percussion tool in a
self-defense situation. The hollow ground blade has been honed by hand
until it reaches levels of sharpness only seen on a surgeon’s scalpel.
It’s made from Japanese AUS 8A Stainless steel, then vacuum heat treated,
and sub zero quenched to make it as tough and rugged as humanly possible.
To complement such an exceptional blade, we have equipped the AK-47™ with
our Ultra Lock® locking mechanism. With our latest refinements and
testing, this lock has proven itself to be equal, perhaps even superior,
to any other lock on the market in terms of strength and shock resistance.
Finally, to assure easy access, and swift operation, the AK-47™ comes with
an ambidextrous pocket clip and our new patented thumb plate. The thumb
plate has a dual purpose, it allows the knife to be drawn and quickly
opened by snagging it on the edge of a pocket or it can be used like a
conventional thumb stud for easy one-handed opening.
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