Having a martial arts background, Joshua Swanagon has done some training with the karambit and is a fan of ring style knives and their prowess in combative applications. However, also being an avid outdoorsman, he has found them to be less than ideal as field utility blades. So he set out to make a knife that could combine those disciplines and decided to call it the C.U.T. 4.0 (Combat Utility Tool).
It is a combative, ring-knife with a utility-style blade for field use. The curved handle and ring of a karambit provide superior comfort during combative use, and a traditional drop point blade profile is ideal in the field. The aggressive tip provides for maximum penetration during combat, allowing the C.U.T. 4.0 to penetrate body armor and heavy clothing much easier, while also being useful for drilling chores during fieldcraft tasks.
The C.U.T. 4.0 was designed with professional personnel in mind, but will also make a great EDC for civilians and martial artists who like the diversity of a dual purpose knife.
SPECS
- Overall Length: 8.50 inches
- Blade Length: 4.125 to 4.25 inches
- Blade Thickness: 0.190 inches (3/16")
- Blade Steel: 1095 High Carbon (56-58 RC) with black traction coating
- Handle Material: Tan or Black Canvas Micarta with Dragonfly tread pattern
- Weight: 6.3 oz (9.0 oz with sheath)
- Origin: Made in the USA
