Wilson PACKLite

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  1. Sam Wilson

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    Here is a new prototype that I have developed. I wanted something small and light enough to actually edc it if you were deranged enough to want to. I will edit the post with more specs later, but the broad strokes are a 3" blade (I think, I will correct later) of 440C stainless. Future runs will be CPM154. Blade thickness is 3/32", and they are hollow ground on a larger wheel so they slice like a laser.

    GunKoted in OD green, with green kydex, they are ready for work. I probably won't offer the camo wrap going forward, it was a bit of a pain to get it lined up the way I would have liked. Given the price point, it will be too much work. Otherwise, very please with the whole setup. Feedback welcome.

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    The camo wrap looks good sir.
     
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    Oooooh yes!!!

    I like the idea of wrapping the handle myself .
     
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    Thanks, bud!


     
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    They will still come wrapped, just not in camo. Planning in OD or black wrap options.


     
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    Some scale.

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    The size is wonderful!
     
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    Thank you! It has been very well received so far.

    Sam
     
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    Is that a bit of a taper toward the guard?

    Very nice work as usual Sam.
     
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    Good eye, yes it is. I will post an unwrapped pic later. I do all of that via manual machining in the shop.

    Sam
     
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    Nice pinch point and indexing area for sure.
     
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    Yes, exactly. The guard extension allows for good rotating with the thumb, also.
     
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    They're $275 in CPM154 and OD kydex, add $25 for the leather belt loop and kydex attachment. Otherwise, you can use a TekLok or other system.

    The first two batches were in 440C, but are all spoken for.

    Sam
     
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    Sam, what about integrating a ferro rod into the handle cap? I bet there would still be ample room to put flattened TinderQuik's tinder around the ferro rod inside the handle.
     
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    That's a good idea, but the compass is just far more requested and the ferro rod would drive up the cost. As of now, planning on doing a mid-tech run of these and need to limit options.

    If there is sufficient interest, I may offer further options down the road a bit. Thank you!

    Sam

     
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    Beatiful piece.
    Looks like a sise that get 98% of my knife tasks done.
    Wouldn't worry about the camo wrap, this little guy should really be a user knife imho.
     
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    YES! I'm in for one via the Pre-Order email @Sam Wilson / GearConvoy sent out just now!!!

    February will give me lots of time to tuck funds away. Can't wait for this knife!

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    Thank you for the support, my friend! Good stuff happening!:):)

    Sam
     
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    Thank you, and agreed! Designed and priced to be a user. Slice like a laser!:D:D

    Sam

     
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