Product Review
Built on an American hero's legacy. It wasn't until half a century after he served, that Forged by War designer Austin McGlaun discovered his late uncle won the Silver Star at Point Du Hoc. To honor his service, he designed this colossal karambit fixed blade knife. With the help of Ryan Johnson of RMJ Tactical, it's been perfected as a mission-inspired eye catcher from the tip of the recurved blade to the thumb ring at the end of the handle. As a part of the Forged By War program, Austin's design matched with Ryan's expertise makes the Du Hoc a powerful tactical carry. An ominous 5" carbon steel recurved blade-sharp on the nose and the belly-is a dependable companion in a self-defense situation. A thumb ring sits proudly atop the textured G10 handle for an unbreakable traditional karambit-style grip. With an intentionally-designed knife comes a secure, customizable sheath. Crafted of tough glass-reinforced nylon, ease of access and safety of draw is unmatched. With a history like this one, the Du Hoc was practically born on the front line.About the Forged By War ProgramIn 2013, Ryan Johnson of RMJ Tactical, designer of elite, military, tactical tomahawks, approached CRKT with the news that he had been working with a few combat veterans that had returned from war with varying degrees of post-traumatic stress (PTS). To help work through their challenges, they have been designing and forging steel into custom tools. Drawing from their experience earned in combat situations, they have been creating tools they wished they had available to them in the battlefield. CRKT cares deeply about our returning veterans and we saw a way to give back to the community that created them. In 2016, we launched the Forged By War program. These are mission ready tools, designed by warriors, with a portion of the CRKT profits donated back to the veterans' charity of choice. Austin McGlaun's charity of choice for this tool is Purple Heart Homes. Mission ready tools that are Forged By War. Visit CRKT's website to learn more.Specifications:Blade Length: 5.095" (129.41 mm)Edge: PlainSteel: SK5 Carbon SteelBlade Finish: Powder CoatingBlade Thickness: 0.202" (5.13 mm)Grind: Flat & HollowOpen Length: 9.625" (244.48 mm)Weight: 9.3 oz (263.65g)Handle: G10Style: Fixed Blade Knife w/SheathSheath Material: Glass Reinforced NylonSheath Weight: 1.9 oz (53.86g)
