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Mercworx Equator Ian The Ultimate Warrior Tactical Knives 2007
Mercworx Equator Ian The Ultimate Warrior Tactical Knives 2007
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New for 2007 are
Mercworx’s upscale
Damascus bladed and
Mammoth ivory handled
collector versions of their
most popular models.
E
ven in this age of high-tech, special- across the widest sharpened portion (measured
purpose gear, a large, sturdy knife is still about 3.5 inches from the tip), and 2.5 inches just
the one indispensable tool. The Merc- forward of the hilt. Factory specs give a width of
worx Equatorian is a massive fighting 2.75 inches, but I can only get this by measuring
knife that looks somewhat like a cross diagonally from tip to tip across the integral
between a Bowie knife and a Roman guard. The overall length is 13.75 inches. Blade
short sword. The symmetrical spear point and thickness is a full 0.25 inch. There is about 1.5
slightly wasp-waisted blade are reminiscent of inches of full-width spine forward of the thumb
the “gladius Hispaniensis,” a Punic War-era sword stop which could be used for batoning (split-
believed to be derived from Spanish designs. ting wood by striking the back of the blade with
The double-edged blade is 8.5 inches long. a wooden billet), if required. The dual primary
The primary cutting edge is about 8 inches, hollow grinds terminate in a slightly convex
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while the top edge is sharpened for 4 inches edge bevel of about 23 degrees. All grind lines
from the tip. The blade width is 1.85 inches are very clean and well matched.
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