Legionary (Kizlyar)
Description
A Kizlyar knife, from a renowned Dagestani company, designed for users who appreciate a substantial weight in hand. A massive, wide drop-point blade with a false edge at the top and a concave grind starting about 1.5 cm from the edge. A metal guard typical of Russian combat knives. A massive leather handle (rings of leather strung onto the tang) with a round cross-section, topped with a metal pommel. At the base of the blade, on one side, the inscription"Legionnaire"and the manufacturer's logo, on the other "Kizlyar Made inRussia"
Kizlyar company from Dagestan is one of several Russian knife manufacturers widely known beyond the borders of Russia. Kizlyar prides itself on combining the old traditions of Caucasian craftsmen specializing in the production of edged weapons and new production technologies.
Overall length: 272mm
Blade length: 158mm
Blade thickness (max.):4,4mm
Handle length:114mm
Stainless steel(AUS-8) with a hardness of 57-59 HRC
Black leather sheath.
Manufacturer: Kizlyar company, Dagestan, Russian Federation