Bodacious Compression Black

The gracefully curved handle of the Bodacious is built on a frame­work of skeletonized stainless steel liners nested within smooth black G-10 scales. The liners work in concert with a partial stainless steel backspacer in the butt of the handle to give the knife impressive structural strength and deft balance. They also form the foundation of its high-strength Compression Lock mechanism, which locks the blade securely open when in use and allows safe, easy, one-handed closing. This style of construction also allows most of the handle's back to remain open, reducing the knife's weight and facilitating easy cleaning. Unlike the contoured scales of the Shaman, the Bodacious' matte-finished scales are flat with gently radiused edges. This allows the handle to lie flat across the hand and instinctively orients the edge by tactile sense. To ensure convenient carry and keep the knife poised for immediate access, the handle of the Bodacious includes a broad-based pocket clip, which is reversible for left or right-side tip-up carry. The base of the clip also straddles a generously sized, lined lanyard hole that allows the easy attachment of lanyards, fobs, and safety lines.

In its basic form, the Bodacious pairs a satin-finished blade with brightly finished handle hardware. Since its stout design is sure to be popular among tactical and duty-bound end users, it will also be available in a non-reflective, all-black format. Optimized for environments where light discipline is a concern, the all-black version will feature a tough Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) blade coating and matching black coatings on the handle liners, clip, and other key hardware. Both the satin-finished and black-bladed versions will be available in choice of PlainEdge or fully serrated SpyderEdge formats.

True to its namesake, the Bodacious is a powerhouse cutting tool designed to provide uncompromising reliability and performance, even in the most demanding circumstances. And like its cousins the Shaman and Native, its refined design is likely to be a canvas for future variations showcasing different blade steels, handle materials, colors, and coatings.

Specifications
Blade Length: 3.66" (93 mm)
Cutting Edge: 3.49" (89 mm)
Closed Length: 4.63" (118 mm)
Overall Length: 8.27" (210 mm)
Blade Thickness: 0.125" (3.2 mm)
Blade Material: CPM-S30V Stainless Steel
Blade Style: Leaf-Shaped
Blade Grind: Full-Flat
Blade Finish: Black DLC
Blade Edge: Plain
Handle Material: Smooth G10
Handle Color: Black
Locking Mechanism: Compression
Pocket Clip: Tip-Up, Right/Left Carry
Weight: 4.80 oz. (136 g)
Designer: Sal Glesser
Made in the USA