Gryphon Knives M-35 Combat Survival Bowie - 7.5" AUS-8A Bowie Blade - Kydex Sheath w/Malice Clips
The Gryphon Knives M-35 Combat Survival Bowie was designed to be a rugged, yet affordable knife. Reminiscent of the classic Randall Knives Model 14 Attack, the Gryphon M-35 is well suited for use as a field, camp, survival, and if need be - a combat knife. The razor sharp 7.5" bowie style blade features a generous choil for extra blade control during close-up work. The blade steel is Japanese AUS-8A, which is well proven since first made popular in the 1980's. The shock-absorbing Kraton handle is deeply checkered for a dependable non-slip grip. Its full-length tang is exposed for added strength and versatility. Each M-35 includes a friction-fit black Kydex sheath that's outfitted with two Tactical Tailor Malice clips for belt or pack attachment. This rugged sheath is custom made for the M-35 by Survival Sheath Systems.
- Specs:
- Category End Use: Survival/Combat/Hunting
- Blade Steel: AUS-8A
- Rc Hardness: 57-59
- Blade Shape: Bowie
- Blade Length: 7.5" (191 mm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.20" (5 mm)
- Length Overall: 13.25" (337 mm)
- Handle Material: Checkered Kraton
- Sheath Material: Kydex
- Weight Knife: 11.8 oz. (335 g)
- Weight Sheath: 3.1 oz. (88 g)
- Knife Made In: Japan
- Sheath Made In: USA
- Manufacturer Warranty: Limited Lifetime
More about AUS-8A steel:
The words "stainless steel" are misleading, because, in fact, all steel will stain or show discoloration if left in adverse conditions for a sufficient time. Steel is made "stainless" by adding chromium and reducing its carbon content during the smelting process. There is a serious performance trade-off with stainless steel. As the chromium increases and the carbon decreases, the steel becomes more "stainless". But, it also becomes more and more difficult to sharpen, and the edge-holding potential is seriously impaired. This is usually why most stainless knives are rarely razor-sharp and quickly lose what little edge they have. In contrast, Gryphon Knives uses AUS 8A Stainless, a high carbon, low chromium steel that has proven itself to be the ultimate compromise between toughness and strength, edge holding, and resistance to corrosion.
