Custom Sabre-Grind Bushcraft Fixed Blade (Variant #2) - Handmade by Banitov Knives
The Banitov Knives Custom Bushcraft #2 is a rugged, hard-use wilderness tool optimized for structural stability, camp chores, and dependable wood processing. Featuring a robust sabre grind and an acute, penetrating drop-point profile, this variant offers massive splitting power and deliberate balance, making it a reliable workhorse for heavy batoning, shelter construction, and general outdoor survival utility.
Technical Specifications
| Maker | Evgen Banitov |
| Blade Material | Premium K100 High-Carbon Tool Steel |
| Hardness | 60 HRC |
| Blade Profile | Drop Point with Precision Swedge & Robust Sabre Grind |
| Blade Length | 9.2 cm (~3.62") |
| Handle Length | 11.2 cm (~4.41") |
| Spine Thickness | 4.0 mm (~0.16") |
| Weight (Knife Only) | 4.95 oz (~140 g) |
| Weight (With Sheath) | 9.25 oz (~262 g) |
| Handle Material | Contoured Layered Brown Richlite |
| Sheath Material | Handmade Thick Premium Leather (Dangler & Belt Loop System) |
| Origin | Handmade in Ukraine |
Advanced Metallurgy: Austrian K100 Tool Steel
This bushcraft model is forged from premium Bohler K100 high-carbon tool steel hardened professionally to 60 HRC. In specialized outdoor cutlery, K100 is highly regarded for its extraordinary wear resistance and dimensional stability under severe lateral impact.
Because it is a true high-carbon tool steel, it takes an incredibly fine, laser-sharp edge that handles heavy woodcarving without dulling or micro-chipping. *Note: K100 is not stainless; to maintain its premium artisan finish, always wipe the blade dry after use and apply a light coat of protective oil.
High-Performance Sabre Geometry & Premium Leather Rig
- High-Strength Sabre Grind: Engineered with a mid-height sabre grind that preserves maximum steel thickness across the spine and primary flats. This architecture delivers incredible wedging action during wood-splitting or batoning, ensuring massive cross-sectional strength.
- Acute Tip Geometry with Swedge: The spine drops aggressively into a refined tip anchored by a beautifully ground false edge (swedge). This reduces forward drag and provides enhanced piercing and fine utility capability without compromising the core integrity of the 4.0 mm spine.
- Ergonomic Layered Richlite Handles: Full-tang architecture fitted with hand-contoured brownish Richlite scales. Ground explicitly to reveal a deep wood-grain aesthetic, the paper-composite structure is entirely waterproof, impact-resistant, and will not shrink or crack due to changing weather conditions or fluid exposure.
- Premium Artisan Leather Sheath: Accompanied by a heavy-duty, thick, genuine leather sheath stitched meticulously for severe field duty. This premium rig features a dual carry setup: a standard integrated belt loop for high-hip carry, plus a removable dangler system that lets the knife swing freely below heavy backpack hip straps. It also includes an integrated loop specifically designed to house a standard ferrocerium fire-rod.
Artisan Uniqueness Note: Every knife from the workshop of Evgen Banitov is individually handcrafted. Minor variations in the Richlite layering pattern, forge scale texturing on the flats, or the custom leather stain are natural marks of custom mastery, making your tool a one-of-a-kind piece.