Today’s tactical fixed blade knives still resemble the first Bronze Age
daggers of 4000 years ago, especially in their handle design. Michael Martinez,
inventor of the Merlin® knife deployment system*, didn’t start out
to redesign the fixed blade, but he explains, “We tested over 400 knives
with the Merlin system, and I kept noticing how many knives didn’t feel
right, didn’t have a grip that gave both control and comfort in the four
fundamental tactical grips.” Michael’s design firm, Group Design,
Inc., reached out to a team of medical specialists for the answer. Their Ultima™
achieves 22 out of 23 ideal contact points with its unique patent-pending
handle.
The injection-molded black
Zytel® scales feature over 70 triangular grip segments, separated by sipes,
or “ooze grooves” which channel away water, mud and oil. Horizontal
grooves are placed under the fingertips for optimum feel.
Because tactical knifes
are inevitably used as pry bars, Michael’s team created a butt pry tip
as an extension of the blade tang, with a rounded tip.
Serrated models feature
our exclusive Veff™ Serrated edges. Developed by Oregon City, Oregon,
knife designer Tom Veff, these serrations are wide and angled at 60 degrees
to the edge. The resulting cutting points bite instantly and dig deep upon
contact, slicing smoothly and effortlessly. They give dramatically improved
cutting ability on rope, webbing, strapping, hoses and leather.
An injection-molded black
polypropylene Ultima Trainer is also available.
Tactical Sheath. The Ultima’s
custom black Cordura®/Zytel® sheath has an injection-molded liner.
Dual belt loops are Velcro® adjustable. For maximum versatility, there
are ample grommets with a length of 550 paracord included, an adjustable leg
strap, plus a slotted sheath back that can mount on MOLLE gear. Removable
security handle straps with snaps give access and security. A utility pocket
with a Fastex™ buckle will carry a variety of folding knives, multipurpose
tools or sharpeners.
After 4,000 years of scientific
progress, the only thing the Ultima shares with its bronze ancestors is its
role in the mission.
Sheath: (included with
knife)
Material: Cordura/Zytel
Overall length: 13.0” (33.0 cm)
Width: 2.875” (7.3 cm)
Weight: 5.7 oz. (162 g)
FEATURES:
• Action: Fixed Blade
• Blade Material: 1.4116
• Handle Material: Black
• Locking Mechanism: N/A
• Complete with Tactical Sheath |
MEASUREMENTS:
• Blade Length: 4.95” (12.5 cm)
• Blade Hardness: 55-57 HRC
• Overall Length: 10.039” (24.5 cm)
• Thickness: 0.18” (0.40 cm)
• Weight: 8.4 oz. (269 g) |
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