Finka NKWD (Deer Antler Handle)
Description
A modern replica of the legendary NKVD knife, made with minimal changes compared to the original. The blade features an anti-reflective finish. The handle is made of deer antler with ring-shaped bakelite inserts. Below is a scan of an illustration from Igor Sklarov's book on cold weapons, showing one of the original NKVD "Finka" knives. Х12МФ steel is the Russian analogue of Western D2 steel.
Overall length: 234 mm
Blade length: 119.3 mm
Blade width: 19.5 mm
Blade thickness (max): 2.3 mm
Steel (according to Russian designation): Х12МФ with an anti-reflective coating
Sheath: Leather
Manufacturer: IP Siomina, Russian Federation