Operator With Sculpted Black/Brown Laminate (Wasp)

Product for Operator with Sculpted Black/Brown Laminate (Wasp)

Maker: Winkler Knives (click to see more by this maker)
Product line: WK Operator (click to see more in this line)

Price: $380.00

Item num: 109389

Blade length: 4.20 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.90 in.
Total length: 8.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.81 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.16 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 4.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 11.6 oz.
Blade: 80CRV2 carbon steel with a non-glare Caswell black oxide finish
Handle: Hand sculpted black/brown layered laminate set on a distal tapered full tang
Sheath: Ambidextrous leather sheath with metal belt clip

: Daniel Winkler became a fulltime knifemaker in 1988 and received accreditation as an American Bladesmith Society master bladesmith in 1993. He spent more than three decades studying and perfecting the nuances and handmade knives. Winkler Knives is a custom manufacturing operation that represents the evolution of Mastersmith Daniel Winkler’s knifemaking expertise coupled with the needs and field experience of Tier 1 Special Operations Teams from around the world.
This tool was crafted in the Winkler Knives shop in Northwestern North Carolina by skilled Blue Ridge Mountain artisans. It was created to provide unfailing performance and to last a lifetime. The Winkler Knives touch mark represents their unwavering commitment to producing the highest quality knives, axes, and breaching tools available.
The Operator is the result of a question asked of Veteran Kevin Holland who spent more than fifteen years serving as both a Navy SEAL and Army SOF Operator. Daniel Winkler asked Kevin what he would consider to be a perfect knife based on his experience. The Winkler Knives Operator is the result of combined knowledge of the two men — Kevin as a skilled Operator and Daniel as a skilled Knifemaker.
The Operator features a 4 inch distal tapered blade formed from 80CRV2 carbon steel. The slender blade is designed for quick action and deep penetration. A distal tapered tang ensures optimal balance and control. The hand sculpted, slip-resistant, layered laminate handle is set on the tapered full tang. A hole in the pommel allows for a lanyard to be attached for added security.
The versatile leather sheath includes a metal belt clip for easy carry.
Made by artisans in the USA.

Availability: Backordered – usually ships in 4-8 months