I like the design. For my purposes, it would be more useful for me than the cleaver. Clearing brush at the cabin.
Yes. That is the inspiration for it. You see similar knives throughout latin america. Very common because they are so incredibly useful. I think this fits very well in the Expat Line. Useful with zero chance of becoming a collectible. I like stuff to be used and worn out. At around $50 price tag, there's no reason not to use this early and often.
No firm release date as yet, but I'd be really surprised if they weren't in stores by the end of summer, if not before. The final prototype is what you're seeing at Blade. Final approval should be this next week. Here's the specs for those interested. · 9 inch blade · .11 inch thickness · 14 inches overall · Lightweight, tough, and versatile · Rolled front edge · Circular cutout for use as a draw knife · Sharpened 90 degree spine for use with ferro rods · Convex edge · 1075 High Carbon Steel · 55-57 RC Hardness · ESEE Lifetime Warranty · Made in El Salvador
You see similar knives like this across the globe. Because it is simple and it works. Wasn't designed to collect, but to use. Here's the preliminary product description: The Libertariat was born from a need to have a blade that functions as much as a multi-tool as it does a knife. Designed to be lightweight but tough, it can be worn on the belt or attached to a pack with little to no interference. The edge is convex and continues (rolls) up the front of the knife to process small and large game. It runs the full length of the blade to perform bushcraft tasks and detail work. Hardened to 55-57 Rockwells, it is also intended to be used to process wood for fire preparation. The hole is intended to be used by inserting a stick and utilized as a draw knife to debark wood. The hole and spine are cut at 90 degrees for use with a ferro rod. The name Libertariat was given to the knife simply because it exemplifies its purpose: self-reliance and independence from a single, lightweight, and multi-purpose blade. Comes with ESEE’s unconditional lifetime guarantee.
The lanyard hole is way too small. That has to be opened up. So there is that small change. Then, should be in production within 90 days.
