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Winkler Knives II Field Knife Maple
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About Winkler Knives II Field Knife Maple
The WK Field Knife has dual inspiration. First, it is comparable in size and profile to the knives Daniel Winkler preferred during his years as an historical enactor. The knife is versatile and well suited to camp chores and tasks encountered on primitive treks. Second, the knife mirrors a hand forged piece Winkler created for a member of Naval Special Warfare who was a great outdoorsman, a revered operator and a man who was integral in the development of several Team specific Winkler Knives designs, as well as the WK Utility Knife. Many called him Rat, his license plate read “Carnivore”. R.I P. Senior Chief Petty Officer Thomas Ratzlaff November 3, 1976 - August 6, 2011 (Extortion 17). Knife Specifications: Blade steel: 80CrV2 Black oxide no-glare finish Blade length: 5 3/4" Overall length: 10 1/4" Blade thickness: 3/16" Full tapered tang Thumb index file work Daniel Winkler began making knives in 1975 and became a fulltime bladesmith in 1988. He earned accreditation as a Master Bladesmith from the American Bladesmith Society in 1993. As a historical enactor, he drew inspiration from the knives and axes of the American Frontier- a time when the tools a man carried meant sustenance and survival. That influence translated to a recognizable style that brought Winkler and his sheath-making partner Karen Shook widespread fame. That same influence remains evident in the tools created by Winkler Knives today. Winkler’s focus on Early American weaponry led to his making knives and axes for the motion picture LAST OF THE MOHICANS. As unlikely as it may seem, that job led to his working with SOF Teams from around the world.
