The Drop Point Tactical knife kit is a 9.5 inch utility/tactical bolsterless design. With this design, you can add a full handle, a partial handle, or even an overlay with palm swells. This drop point knife blank design has a slight recurve shape with a satin-finished, deep hollow grind. It has a thumb-rest on the top spine of the blade to give your thumb extra leverage over your cutting work. The blade thickness is 0.155 inches and feels well balanced. The tang is 1.10 inches wide and is excellent for larger hands. The Drop Point Tactical blade blank is made from AUS8 stainless steel. This tactical knife kit design features (2) 0.20 inch handle holes. Two (2) 0.195 inch stainless steel pins are included with the parts kit.
This version of the Drop Point Tactical is the combo kit. It comes with the Drop Point Tactical blade plus Purpleheart handle scales and stainless steel pinstock to simplify the completion process. This is a great project for a weekend knife making session. Spend some quality workshop time with this knife kit and enjoy the fun of custom knife making and customization.
General Kit Specifications
Drop Point Tactical
Skill Rating: Level II
Blade Steel: AUS8 stainless steel
(RC = 56-58) (
Heat Treated/Cryo-Treated for Optimum Blade Performance)
Blade Finish: Satin
Blade Length: 4.5 Inches
Overall Length: 9.5 Inches
Blade Width: 1.20 Inches
Thickness: 0.155 Inch
Handle Pins Included = (2) 416 SS (0.193-0.195 x 0.80) Inches
Handle Material Included = Purpleheart (5.0 x 1.5 x 0.25) Inches
Gift Boxed = Yes
