I just finished this one for a charity build that was started on one of the knife forums I belong to. A total of 40 knives were made by various makers, all from donated materials. This one is 5/32" O1 tool steel that has been etched dark to reduce glare. It is 9 1/2 " long and 1 1/4" wide at its widest point. Handle scales are G10 camo with aluminum corby bolts and it has a 1/4" lanyard tube. Top half of the blade is clipped and it has thumb jimping. It is paired with a Spec Ops Combat Master sheath that was also donated by Spec Ops. This knife will go to Afganistan to either Marine EOD operator or a US NATO team member. In the group shot my knife is in the top row, second in from the right.
9/3/11 Here is an update on the knives. They finally made it out to the soldiers in Afganistan and were sent to a soldier named Mark. He is in touch with one of our knife makers and here is an update he sent regarding the knives and his groups activities:
"Hey there sorry for the delay but yes I got the packages and the guys love them. We have been busy roling missions all the time. I am back at Salerno getting checked out after our last ambush. I was knocked out for a second I am a gunner. They hit us with RPGs, mortars and small arms. We are all ok just a couple of us with concusions. I will get you a pic with the guys and the knives.
Thanks again,
Mark"
