Windlass Field Knife

Originally issued as a utility knife to the US Army Hospital Corps during the Phillipine Insurrection to clear vegetation and chop bamboo into tent and litter poles, the Bolo knife was also a handy fighting blade. Made in larger numbers for WWI, the Bolo knife model 1917 was issued primarily to machine gun squads to aid in clearing debris for their gun nests. It would be replaced by the M-1942 Machete early in World War II.This replica features a slightly sharpened heavy-duty carbon blade with a false edge. A fully integrated tang is sandwiched between a textured wooden grip. It comes with a well-fit wood core sheath, covered in canvas with a brass throat piece and hanger for a belt. Weighty, thick bladed and durable - a truly heavy-duty working blade. Details: Total length: 38.1 cm Blade length: 25.71 cm Weight: 0.68 kg Blade material: carbon steel

Entirely re-engineered for this year our Spike series continue to raise the bar for neck knives! Thin, light and super-tough, their razor sharp, zero ground blades are complemented by heavily scalloped, textured handle scales that offer a comfortable, secure grip. Integral quillons provide a safe stop for index finger and thumb, while the textured Faux G-10 provides excellent positive traction even when your hands are cold, wet and slippery. Available in four distinctive blade shapes (Bowie, Drop Point, Tokyo and Tanto point) they offer all the strength of a solid steel one-piece construction (much stronger than any tactical folder and even rivalling the strength of some boot knives) while still being light enough to carry all day without fatigue. The brand new Spike series is come complete with all-new Secure-Ex sheaths that provide even greater retention and safety. Super lightweight (weighing in at 3oz in the sheath!) the Spikes can be comfortably worn around the neck 24/7 by using the black bead lanyard provided, or carried on a waistband or belt by taking advantage of their new Tek-Lok™ compatible design. Easily concealed, razor sharp and light as a feather – the new Spike series by Cold Steel! Details: Overall Length: approx. 20.4 cm Blade Length: approx. 10.2 cm Blade Thickness: approx. 3 mm Handle Length: approx. 10.2 cm Blade Material: German 4116 Stainless Handle Material: Faux G-10 Weight: approx. 65.2 g Sheath: Secure-Ex® Neck Sheath With Bead Chain Lanyard This is an item from the Cold Steel program in 2013.