TIER 1- g10 knife
(----restricted sale item--military and LEO only at this time----)
The Tier 1 is a fully non-metallic knife made out of "natural" colored G-10 (Glass Cloth in an Epoxy Resin matrix system). Fully non-galvanic. Nylon cord-wrap handle.
Comes with custom molded synthetic TPE sheath set-up for Inside the Waist-band (IWB) carry. (TPE brings together the advantages of leather and kydex without their respective disadvantages--noise and scratches of kydex sheaths, and mildew/rotting of animal skin- based skin/leather sheaths). Very comfortable and concealable to carry IWB (Inside the Waistband). Extremely lightweight and strong. Ground from 1/4 inch thick stock of translucent G-10.
Blade length: approx 4 inches. OAL: slightly over 8 inches.
Price: From $80 to $90 US dollars, plus $10 shipping costs to USA (insured). Other countries enquire for shipping rate.
Older models...prototypes made circa late 2004:
