Uran

This large and quite heavy (322 g without the sheath, 440 g with the sheath) survival knife is 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 cannot 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 resistance to rust, but blades made from it are still usually covered with a protective coating. Knifemakers appreciate it, on one hand, for its ease of processing, and on the other, for its durability and resistance to mechanical damage (if you're going to baton, this is the tool for it). Internet sources state that 80CrV2 can be hardened to a range of 58-62 HRC, 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 grinding the bevels. They are made as single pieces or in very short series. The sheaths are custom-made, fitted to each individual knife.

Uran is a full tang knife with micarta handle scales. It features an American tanto profile with a drop point tip where the partially ground spine slopes towards the point. The grind is a partial flat grind. The sheath is made of black Kydex with a plastic belt loop for carrying. The position of the loop can be changed to adjust the angle of the sheath on the belt. It is also possible to carry the knife in a horizontal position.

Overall length: 270 mm

Blade length: 135 mm

Blade width (max): 41 mm

Blade thickness (max): 5 mm

Handle length: 115 mm

Producer: Black Hammer