Kizlyar Sturm Fixed Blade Knife (Olive Drab)

Need an all purpose camp knife?

By: Ross Thomas on 26 July 2021

Needed a new multi purpose knife for Hunting and general purpose camping. The Kizlar Sturm (Russian for Storm) seemed to fill the requirements. Comfortable size and hand fit.(feels good in the hand) Overall length 250mm , Blade 115mm, Handle 130mm all approx. dimensions, thru Tang design, steel quoted as Aus 8, made in Russia.( Light. not heavy) Cuts along the top of the Spine forward of the Bolster help control of the Blade for more delicate cuts Kydex type material for Sheath, non slip style handle material for when hands are wet . Sheath has possible variations of mounting (carrying) on your Belt, Pack or Gear. Vertical, horizontal, angled, etc. Colour ( for Sheath and Handle) is standard army "Green" Would have liked the area between the "Blade Heel and Sub Hilt" to be larger ,for better minor cutting control, but this is a personal thing, and it's a do it all Knife! Useful for Camp chores, Cutting, Slicing, Filleting , Dicing, or Caping out Game with no other option at hand or the 100+ jobs when you need a sharp solid Knife. Need something to open that can of Beans? Solid retaining & safe Sheath with drain hole . No provision for a Sharpening stone? but you will think of something. Not cheap, but good Quality and value never was and its Russian made. They also make great" Tanks and Battleships" I expect many years of service from this purchase. Cheers.

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