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Cold Steel AK-47
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In 1947, Mikhail Kalashnikov, the legendary Russian gun designer, created the AK-47 assault rifle. Eventually adopted by the Red Army in 1949, it became famous as the “People’s Rifle”. Such renown was well deserved, as it was an utterly reliable weapon; rugged, simple to operate and maintain, economical, and effective at reasonable ranges. This weapon, and all it represents became the inspiration for our heavy-duty tactical knives, the AK-47® folders. Designed by Andrew Demko, the AK-47’s® possess all of the attributes of their namesake, and perhaps a few more.
Built for hard and rugged use, the AK-47® is available in two designs. The first features a handle made with thick aircraft grade aluminum scales and the other comes with G-10 scales. Both offer a robust grip that is remarkably tough, rigid, and incomparably strong. The grip is also equipped with a unique PommelButt Cap / Pommel: The pommel refers to the end of the handle of a knife. Many knives have a metal cap over the pommel, called a butt cap. Often the pommel is interesting because of a decoration; however, there are different forms of working pommels. Butt Cap / Pommel: The pommel refers to the end of the handle of a knife. Many knives have a metal cap over the pommel, called a butt cap. Often the pommel is interesting because of a decoration; however, there are different forms of working pommels. Lanyard Hole: A hole usually found at the butt of a knife handle to attach a thong or lanyard.
The hollow ground blades are honed by hand until they reach levels of sharpness only seen on a surgeon’s scalpel. They’re made from Japanese AUS8AUS-8 Metal: A high-carbon, low chromium stainless steel, which offers a good balance of toughness, edge sharpness and corrosion resistance.
Finally, to assure easy access, and swift operation, the AK-47’s® come with an ambidextrous Pocket ClipPocket Clip: A clip intended to keep a knife or other tool at the top of the pocket for easy access.
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