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A large and heavy (387g without sheath, 644g with sheath) survival knife made of 80CrV2 steel by a Polish maker who brands his products as Manufaktura Black Hammer. The philosophy behind Black Hammer knives can be summed up in one word: durability, or in one sentence: an "all-purpose" tool for situations where you can't count on a quick replacement. There are better knives for combat, more comfortable bushcraft knives, more discreet EDCs, and better blades for use in a field kitchen, but if the most important thing is that the knife does not chip or break, Black Hammer is definitely one of the best options, provided you can afford it and have enough strength to carry it. This maker's favorite material is NCV1 steel, also known as 80CrV2. It is a carbon steel, and therefore prone to corrosion. The presence of chromium as an alloying additive gives it some rust resistance, but the blades made from it are still usually covered with a protective coating. Knifemakers like it on the one hand for its ease of processing, and on the other for its durability and resistance to mechanical damage (if you need to baton wood, this is the tool for it). Internet sources state that 80CrV2 can be hardened in the 58-62 HRC range, but Black Hammer specifies a hardness of 57-58 HRC, which to me makes more sense for a survival knife. All knives are handmade, from cutting the profile to applying the grind. They are made as single pieces or in very short series. The sheaths are "tailor-made", fitted to each individual knife.

The Predator is a full tang knife with G10 handle scales. It has a drop point profile with a partially ground spine at the tip. The grind is a partial flat grind. It comes with a solid sheath made of thick leather. The snap-button pocket on the sheath is empty.

Overall length: 270 mm

Blade length: 135 mm

Blade width (max.): 43 mm

Blade thickness (max.): 4.5 mm

Handle length: 126 mm

Producer: Black Hammer