Winkler II Operator with curly maple scales. (One of these was on the bin Ladin raid.)
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- Опубліковано 25 жов 2022
- This knife is a collaboration between Daniel Winkler and Kevin Holland, US Navy SEAL (ret.) and US Army Special Operations (ret.).
Kevin’s expertise as a military operator, as well as a skilled trapper/outdoorsman, resulted in a knife that is not only effective in tactical environments, but provided utility when required.
Knife Specifications
Blade steel: 80CrV2
Black oxide no-glare finish
Blade length: 4 1/8"
Overall length: 9"
Blade thickness: 5/32"
Full tapered tang
Thumb index file work
Sheath
Formed leather with a tension screw by DeSantis Holster - Made in the USA
Discreet Carry Mod W Clip with Cloth Grabber - Made in the USA
Can be worn inside front pocket with little to no imprint or worn on a belt.
Clip can be switched for ambidextrous carry.
Leather covered Kydex sheath with multiple carry options can be purchased as a secondary sheath option.
Lined Boltaron discreet carry sheath (see Contingency photos) can be purchased as an alternate carry option.
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I like that one with the maple scales. I have three different Winkler's, i really like the rubber scales that he did. I only have one with the maple scales, but the rubber ones are so comfortable. I have the original crusher, basically his belt knife model with a tab of steel on end of handle with rubber scales, my favorite! A operator with rubber scales, its actually on my hip right now. And the last is the field knife with maple scales.
You definitely have a great hard use knife there, heat treat seems to be spot on also.
That's a Thick boy
A little too thick and 80crv2 loves rusting, even oiled up and stored, 80crv2 is a knife users steel not a collector's steel
I can barely find anything about this knife online.
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Here you go. Cheers!
Love it, I need a winkler. How’s his 80crv2?
These knives are like an M1 Garand Battle rifle from WW2. The wood and 80crv2 develop a patina that is very cool over time with use. They are a strong knife. Mine are all very sharp. The operator is kind of like a steak knife. Try and hold some of the different models.
@@jackspade1889 gotta love a good patina. I feel like the m1 Garand is the muscle car of guns. Love it.
the bevel looks wide. Did you sharpen it?
I put a convex edge on it.
They appear to be top quality, not gonna lie the $350 price tag is nauseating