Spas-4 (leather handle)

A military-style field knife manufactured by the Zlatoust company, made of 95x18 steel. The Spas-4 is a lighter version of the Spas-1, differing in blade width (6 mm narrower) and thickness (2 mm thinner). It features a straight, spear-point blade (the spine near the tip is ground to a false edge) with a saw on the spine. The grind is a slightly concave partial grind. The very lightweight handle is made of leather rings, finished with a guard on one side and a Textolite pommel on the other. At the end of the handle, there is a hole for attaching a lanyard or wrist strap. At the base of the blade is the inscription: "Росоружие Златоуст" (Rosoruzhie Zlatoust), the manufacturer's logo, and the steel grade marking: 95x18. All models in the Spas series come with very impressive and practical leather sheaths with a frog, allowing for both vertical and horizontal carry. The sheath is equipped with a metal clip which, after removing the frog, allows the knife to be attached to, for example, MOLLE webbing on a backpack or tactical vest.

The Zlatoust company is one of the few Russian knife manufacturers widely known outside of Russia. It prides itself on a centuries-old tradition in the production of bladed weapons.

Overall length: 270 mm

Blade length: 147 mm

Blade width (max.): 28 mm

Blade thickness (max.): 2.7 mm

Handle length: 122 mm

Steel (according to Russian designation): 95x18

Sheath: Black leather

Manufacturer: Zlatoust Rosoruzhiye, Russian Federation