THR Knife

**Derek Zeanah** · September 17, 2012, 05:04 PM

We've talked about it, and Staff have been evaluating a prototype, and it looks like a go. We're finalizing the wording to go on the blade, but this is a reasonable representation of what it'll look like.

The base version will sell for ~ $150 and come with a Kydex sheath. If you'd rather have a leather sheath, then that'll cost more.

I've included a poll. If you're interested in buying one click "I want one" and let us know. This isn't binding, but it will give us a better estimate of demand than we currently have.

Kydex:

Leather:

I edited the poll at HSO's suggestion.

Dimensions
OAL ~6-in
Weight ~3-oz

Blade
Length 2.75-in
Thickness 0.170-in
Material 154-CM
Grind Hollow
Style Drop
Edge Plain
Finish Polished

Handle
Material G10
Pins Stainless
Thong Stainless

Carry
Sheath Neck
Material Kydex

Features
Full Tang
Neck Chain

JoeMal · September 17, 2012, 05:19 PM

I'm not into fixed blades...so not for me. Cool idea though

**hso** · September 17, 2012, 05:25 PM

As you've asked so shall you receive!

These will be similar to the larger Kim Breed Group Buy knives that everyone loved so much, but with a high polish with the G-10 scales seen in the picture. Oh, and the commemorative markings.

There won't be any others made like this one.

Blackhawk30 · September 17, 2012, 05:29 PM

Nice looking.I want one.Can we see a pic of a side veiw?

**Derek Zeanah** · September 17, 2012, 05:33 PM

Like this?

Magoo · September 17, 2012, 05:58 PM

I voted "Yes, I want one". I'd have to check the piggy bank when it came time to commit though. Medical disability kinda cuts into the toy fund

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Just a suggestion on the wording- lose the "10th Year". It clutters it up too much and even I can do the math of 2012-2002.

RTR_RTR · September 17, 2012, 06:08 PM

I'm not in the financial position to fork out the money for one, but I agree with Magoo. Alternatively, you could have "10th anniversary" or something to that extent replace "2002-2012" and still knock out the 10th year bit. Regardless of what's chosen, I think the engraving seems a bit busy

**bikerdoc** · September 17, 2012, 06:25 PM

I am in.

**hso** · September 17, 2012, 06:46 PM

I'm figuring on at least one.

JimStC · September 17, 2012, 08:12 PM

Nice knife. I am in too.

Jim

Valkman · September 17, 2012, 08:16 PM

I voted that I want one, just hope I have the money when the time comes.

sgtstryker · September 17, 2012, 08:23 PM

I'll go for one. Is that the only color option for the scales? Just wonderin'.. No problem with the green..been partial to it for years..

Centurian22 · September 17, 2012, 08:52 PM

Similar to others: very interested but will have to check finances at the time.

**bikerdoc** · September 17, 2012, 09:09 PM

Not that it makes a difference but Any chance on getting some specs? Steel etc.

**hso** · September 17, 2012, 09:43 PM

Shortly, Doc, shortly.

This is a 10th anniversary knife and they're all going to be the same.

Gordon · September 17, 2012, 10:43 PM

I'll take one with a neck sheath IF it ain't some friggin stainless steel !

SuperNaut · September 17, 2012, 11:01 PM

In.

**Robert** · September 17, 2012, 11:14 PM

What is the price with the leather sheath?

CWL · September 18, 2012, 12:18 AM

I'm in for one, kydex sheath.

winspinner · September 18, 2012, 12:40 AM

Count me in, looks useful!

Bobson · September 18, 2012, 01:03 AM

If its not too much trouble, can we get some educated guesses on the level of quality/durability that this knife is going to offer? I'm wondering if this is going to be a knife I can actually use, or if the quality is going to mandate that it becomes a glorified letter opener.

Being a man of practicality, I can't bring myself to drop $150 on the latter - even if it is a great looking knife. On the other hand, if this thing is going to be EDC worthy and replace my need for a durable fixed-blade like an ESEE IZULA (or comparable fixed-blade), I'd be more than willing to justify the cost.

ETA:

TL;DR Version: I'd like one, but it's going to depend on a whole lot more than what the knife looks like.

**Brian Williams** · September 18, 2012, 01:18 AM

This thing will be a very pretty yet strong working blade. Not sure of the specs but this will work just as hard as the tree finger knife and the group buy knife that was offered awhile back.

And I am in for one.

**JShirley** · September 18, 2012, 01:56 AM

Bobson,

This is a more attractive version of a knife many of us here own- if you follow hso's 2nd link, that will be clear. This is not a letter opener. There're are no need for guesses: this is a working knife.

John

sidheshooter · September 18, 2012, 02:21 AM

I'm in; kydex.

Looks a lot as we collectively envisioned, IMO. Good stuff.

ugaarguy · September 18, 2012, 02:49 AM

Bobson, it's pretty, but it's also made by Kim Breed. He and his knife making buddy Gary Wheeler are both retired Army SF. They make knives that look Plain Jane and utilitarian, knives that look even prettier than this, and everything in between. Everything they make is made to be used hard though.

I purchased several examples of a small fixed blade that Gary made. One of them was given to a friend who's currently serving our country in a very nasty and dangerous part of the world. After putting the knife through hard use in field training he chose it for the small knife to attach to his deployment gear. I can think of no higher recommendation than this, and the many other professional warriors who trust their lives to Kim and Gary's blades.

View Poll Results: Are you interested?
Yes! I want one.	59	72.84%
I just like to be disagreeable so I clicked this one.	18	22.22%
I want 2	0	0%
I want 3 or more.	4	4.94%
Voters: 81. You may not vote on this poll

September 17, 2012, 05:04 PM	#1
Derek Zeanah System Administrator Join Date: December 20, 2002 Location: Statesboro, Georgia Posts: 6,462	THR Knife We've talked about it, and Staff have been evaluating a prototype, and it looks like a go. We're finalizing the wording to go on the blade, but this is a reasonable representation of what it'll look like. The base version will sell for ~ $150 and come with a Kydex sheath. If you'd rather have a leather sheath, then that'll cost more. I've included a poll. If you're interested in buying one click "I want one" and let us know. This isn't binding, but it will give us a better estimate of demand than we currently have. Kydex: Leather: I edited the poll at HSO's suggestion. Dimensions OAL ~6-in Weight ~3-oz Blade Length 2.75-in Thickness 0.170-in Material 154-CM Grind Hollow Style Drop Edge Plain Finish Polished Handle Material G10 Pins Stainless Thong Stainless Carry Sheath Neck Material Kydex Features Full Tang Neck Chain __________________ "We're going to suspend your rights to protest, bear arms, privacy, and trial by jury." "Why?" "To protect you from terrorists." "Why do we need to be protected from terrorists?" "They hate you for your freedom." Last edited by hso; September 18, 2012 at 12:51 PM.

September 17, 2012, 05:25 PM	#3
hso Moderator Join Date: January 3, 2003 Location: 0 hrs east of TN Posts: 33,547	As you've asked so shall you receive! These will be similar to the larger Kim Breed Group Buy knives that everyone loved so much, but with a high polish with the G-10 scales seen in the picture. Oh, and the commemorative markings. There won't be any others made like this one. __________________ SAF Life Member/NRAILA Contributor **************** Please Read The Forum Rules** TheHighRoad exists to provide a higher grade of discussion than is found on some other gun forums so antis and undecideds can see that gun owners and RKBA advocates are not the reckless misanthropes they tell everyone we are. Personal attacks, group stereotyping, macho chest-thumping, and partisan hackery are low road and hurt all of us. Last edited by hso; September 17, 2012 at 11:01 PM.

September 17, 2012, 05:33 PM	#5
Derek Zeanah System Administrator Join Date: December 20, 2002 Location: Statesboro, Georgia Posts: 6,462	Like this? __________________ "We're going to suspend your rights to protest, bear arms, privacy, and trial by jury." "Why?" "To protect you from terrorists." "Why do we need to be protected from terrorists?" "They hate you for your freedom." Last edited by hso; September 17, 2012 at 10:42 PM.

September 17, 2012, 05:58 PM	#6
Magoo Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: TN Posts: 669	I voted "Yes, I want one". I'd have to check the piggy bank when it came time to commit though. Medical disability kinda cuts into the toy fund . Just a suggestion on the wording- lose the "10th Year". It clutters it up too much and even I can do the math of 2012-2002. __________________ A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man

September 17, 2012, 05:19 PM	#2
JoeMal Member Join Date: June 30, 2009 Location: TEXAS Posts: 1,511	I'm not into fixed blades...so not for me. Cool idea though

September 17, 2012, 05:29 PM	#4
Blackhawk30 Member Join Date: June 7, 2010 Posts: 264	Nice looking.I want one.Can we see a pic of a side veiw?

September 17, 2012, 06:08 PM	#7
RTR_RTR Member Join Date: December 7, 2010 Posts: 262	I'm not in the financial position to fork out the money for one, but I agree with Magoo. Alternatively, you could have "10th anniversary" or something to that extent replace "2002-2012" and still knock out the 10th year bit. Regardless of what's chosen, I think the engraving seems a bit busy

September 17, 2012, 06:25 PM	#8
bikerdoc Moderator Join Date: January 8, 2008 Location: Southern Virginia Posts: 8,788	I am in. __________________ I only have so many heartbeats left. I am not wasting them on things that are not fun. VCDL, member, Curmudgeon A good hit with a marginal bullet is better than a marginal hit with good bullet. – Tom Givens

September 17, 2012, 06:46 PM	#9
hso Moderator Join Date: January 3, 2003 Location: 0 hrs east of TN Posts: 33,547	I'm figuring on at least one. __________________ SAF Life Member/NRAILA Contributor **************** Please Read The Forum Rules** TheHighRoad exists to provide a higher grade of discussion than is found on some other gun forums so antis and undecideds can see that gun owners and RKBA advocates are not the reckless misanthropes they tell everyone we are. Personal attacks, group stereotyping, macho chest-thumping, and partisan hackery are low road and hurt all of us.

September 17, 2012, 08:12 PM	#10
JimStC Member Join Date: February 5, 2012 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 636	Nice knife. I am in too. Jim

September 17, 2012, 08:16 PM	#11
Valkman Member Join Date: July 31, 2003 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 4,696	I voted that I want one, just hope I have the money when the time comes. __________________ NRA Patron Life Member Knives I've made http://s363.photobucket.com/albums/oo80/DLKnives/

September 17, 2012, 08:23 PM	#12
sgtstryker Member Join Date: December 24, 2011 Location: Southwest Georgia Posts: 353	I'll go for one. Is that the only color option for the scales? Just wonderin'.. No problem with the green..been partial to it for years.. __________________ God Bless America. God Bless the Marine Corps. Last edited by sgtstryker; September 18, 2012 at 08:07 AM.

September 17, 2012, 08:52 PM	#13
Centurian22 Member Join Date: December 22, 2011 Location: Maine Posts: 832	Similar to others: very interested but will have to check finances at the time.

September 17, 2012, 09:09 PM	#14
bikerdoc Moderator Join Date: January 8, 2008 Location: Southern Virginia Posts: 8,788	Not that it makes a difference but Any chance on getting some specs? Steel etc. __________________ I only have so many heartbeats left. I am not wasting them on things that are not fun. VCDL, member, Curmudgeon A good hit with a marginal bullet is better than a marginal hit with good bullet. – Tom Givens

September 17, 2012, 09:43 PM	#15
hso Moderator Join Date: January 3, 2003 Location: 0 hrs east of TN Posts: 33,547	Shortly, Doc, shortly. This is a 10th anniversary knife and they're all going to be the same. __________________ SAF Life Member/NRAILA Contributor **************** Please Read The Forum Rules** TheHighRoad exists to provide a higher grade of discussion than is found on some other gun forums so antis and undecideds can see that gun owners and RKBA advocates are not the reckless misanthropes they tell everyone we are. Personal attacks, group stereotyping, macho chest-thumping, and partisan hackery are low road and hurt all of us. Last edited by hso; September 17, 2012 at 09:55 PM.

September 17, 2012, 10:43 PM	#16
Gordon Member Join Date: December 26, 2002 Location: central Kali. Posts: 6,828	I'll take one with a neck sheath IF it ain't some friggin stainless steel ! __________________ The Vorpal blade went snicker snack He left it dead and with HIS head came gallumphing back

September 17, 2012, 11:01 PM	#17
SuperNaut Member Join Date: June 19, 2006 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 2,981	In. __________________ Hunting is Green, Reloading is Green

September 17, 2012, 11:14 PM	#18
Robert Moderator Join Date: June 7, 2006 Location: Texan by birth, in Colorado cause I hate humidity Posts: 6,377	What is the price with the leather sheath? __________________ Member formerly known as Gus McCrae. I step out of the shower wearing nothing but an AR-15 and a frown. Superior gear will never make up for a lack of training or attitude.

September 18, 2012, 12:18 AM	#19
CWL Member Join Date: January 6, 2003 Posts: 5,883	I'm in for one, kydex sheath. __________________ Vae Victis

September 18, 2012, 12:40 AM	#20
winspinner Member Join Date: November 17, 2008 Posts: 1	Count me in, looks useful!

September 18, 2012, 01:03 AM	#21
Bobson Member Join Date: August 9, 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,277	If its not too much trouble, can we get some educated guesses on the level of quality/durability that this knife is going to offer? I'm wondering if this is going to be a knife I can actually use, or if the quality is going to mandate that it becomes a glorified letter opener. Being a man of practicality, I can't bring myself to drop $150 on the latter - even if it is a great looking knife. On the other hand, if this thing is going to be EDC worthy and replace my need for a durable fixed-blade like an ESEE IZULA (or comparable fixed-blade), I'd be more than willing to justify the cost. ETA: TL;DR Version: I'd like one, but it's going to depend on a whole lot more than what the knife looks like. __________________ Don't sell your guns, comrade. Opinions aren't legitimized by their existence. Last edited by Bobson; September 18, 2012 at 01:09 AM.

September 18, 2012, 01:18 AM	#22
Brian Williams Moderator Join Date: December 22, 2002 Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia Posts: 9,361	This thing will be a very pretty yet strong working blade. Not sure of the specs but this will work just as hard as the tree finger knife and the group buy knife that was offered awhile back. And I am in for one. __________________ Watch out for the Stobor A teacher can never truly teach unless they are still learning themselves.

September 18, 2012, 01:56 AM	#23
JShirley Administrator Join Date: December 20, 2002 Location: DC Posts: 16,905	Bobson, This is a more attractive version of a knife many of us here own- if you follow hso's 2nd link, that will be clear. This is not a letter opener. There're are no need for guesses: this is a working knife. John __________________ Evil looms. Cowboy up.-Larry Correia NEVER send money to this person! "Civil talk leads to civic action."- Sandra Day O'Connor

September 18, 2012, 02:21 AM	#24
sidheshooter Member Join Date: December 30, 2007 Location: NW Posts: 1,883	I'm in; kydex. Looks a lot as we collectively envisioned, IMO. Good stuff. __________________ "The training/class you don't take won't help you."

September 18, 2012, 02:49 AM	#25
ugaarguy Member Join Date: March 19, 2006 Posts: 7,618	Bobson, it's pretty, but it's also made by Kim Breed. He and his knife making buddy Gary Wheeler are both retired Army SF. They make knives that look Plain Jane and utilitarian, knives that look even prettier than this, and everything in between. Everything they make is made to be used hard though. I purchased several examples of a small fixed blade that Gary made. One of them was given to a friend who's currently serving our country in a very nasty and dangerous part of the world. After putting the knife through hard use in field training he chose it for the small knife to attach to his deployment gear. I can think of no higher recommendation than this, and the many other professional warriors who trust their lives to Kim and Gary's blades.