Cobra Steel Kopis

Description of the Product

Windlass proudly brings to you a collection of multi-purpose knives which feature hand-forged, X46Cr13 high grade stainless steel blades that have been fully tempered in state-of-the-art computer controlled ovens. It means they are super tough and weather resistant and perfect for the great outdoors. Hardened to a Rockwell harness of HRC 48-52, they will flex and come back for more!

Even though some of the knives in the Cobra Steel range have historically made a name for themselves as weapons of war, they are versatile implements that can be used for gutting game, filleting fish, starting a fire, and many other activities. They are quintessential survival tools for the great outdoors, combining style and durability.

The blades are based on designs of historical models. The full tangs are encased in hard weather resistant rubber scales, which provide a strong grip for any condition, even with gloves, while providing shock absorption. All come battle ready sharp from the factory and include a riveted leather sheath.

This Cobra Steel Kopis is based on the ancient Greek Kopis. Its forward-curving shape lends itself to very effective, almost axe-like chopping power. The dynamics of the blade is also ideal for thrusting, which subsequently makes it a good fighting weapon. In Ancient Greece, the kopis was typically a heavy knife with a forward-curving blade, used essentially as a tool for example in animal sacrifice or cutting meat. Though popularized by the Greeks, the kopis was not exclusive to them. Period art shows Greek and Persian armies employing similar weapons. The kopis bears a close resemblance to the Iberian falcata and the Nepalese kukri.

Manufacturer: Windlass Steelcrafts. Specs can vary slightly from piece to piece.

• Overall length: 54,6 cm
• Blade length: 41,8 cm
• Handle length: 15 cm
• Weight: 460 g
• Point of Balance: 7,7 cm
• Blade Width at Guard: 3,2 cm
• Blade Width at Tip: 4,6 cm
• Blade Thickness at Guard: 4,7 mm
• Blade Thickness at Tip: 1,8 mm
• Blade material: X46Cr13 stainless steel
• Sharpness: sharp