KA Custom New Model - Prototype - Bonefish Fixed Blade

What started as a one-off exploration into a different blade shape, became something Dave liked enough to adopt as a new model. The Bonefish. The goal being to create a small to medium sized fixed blade, that could be worn unobtusively on a pack strap... but had enough blade in both reach and cutting edge to do just about everything you might need. This is the result.

Wider through the waist, tapering to both tip and tail... lending itself to detailed cutting, while reverse tapered to help keep your hand from slipping toward that edge. The handle and spine orientation is designed in a manner that creates a downward angle during use, but a "cast off" orientation when sheathed. Meaning that if this is worn on the left pack strap, the blade will be straight and vertically oriented with the strap while the handle casts a bit off to the left. This keeps the handle out of the way of that center line and out of your stern strap.

4.5" of slightly curved cutting edge, extended even more off that forward choil... there is actually 5.5" of blade in front of the scale. The abbreviated handle stays out fo the way during carry, but is plenty to securely keep hold of during us. In reverse grip, the pinky hooks under the scale front while the thumb rests on the tail. If you ever have to stab an 1987 pontiac fiero hood to death, you'd be hard pressed to break the blade loose from your gorilla grip!

A satin stonewashed finish on ATS-34 makes for a highly wear reistant finish, that also helps hide the invariable kydex rub marks. (really the only drawback to these type of sheaths)

Storm grey kydex sheath made by Dave in a "taco" foldover style with a couple milled slot details providing additional lashing options. Get creative! Carry a fixed blade.

OAL 8.75"