This beautiful fixed-blade knife will appeal to many readers.
It was provided by the company to the writer for review.
For me at least, fixed-blade knives have always had a basic, natural appeal.
In this Stand Watch Knives Sentinel review, the author sought a hand-made, fixed-blade knife that looks as good as it performs.
Sure, I enjoy defensive tools like semi-auto pistols with red dot optics in the latest Kydex carry rig.
I totally get the appeal of modernity and the complexity that comes with it.
But, as with everything, simple is not that simple.
SWK uses S35VN steel for the drop point blade. S35VN steel is considered to be an excellent choice for high-quality knives with excellent edge-holding properties. The cutting edge is 3.6″ long.
The Basis
I learned that the founder of SWK is also a full-time police officer and firefighter.
Andrew started making knives as a response to the stress of his work.
Justin saw a great opportunity for a business venture.
The reviewed knife has burl wood grips, with added resin composite and G10 liners. They are both effective and attractive.
We decided to take a leap of faith.
To my amazement, they sold out.
Today, SWK has grown beyond even what Andrew had initially expected.
Stand Watch Knives uses a Cerakote finishing process on the Sentinel’s blade. The spine of the Sentinel has jimping to improve the traction of your thumb when used.
Im deeply humbled by its growth, he said.
Stand Watch Knives focuses on creating high-quality, durable, hand-made products.
They also offer multiple colors and designs within knife models, along with optional customization.
But, after some deliberation, I found myself coming back to their Sentinel fixed-blade knife.
The knife features an overall length of 8, with a cutting-edge length of 3.6.
The beefy blade also has a thickness of 0.187, and is coated with a Cerakote finish.
Basically, I was curious what his vision for a custom variant of the Sentinel might be.
The result was truly impressive, to say the least.
Andrew built one up and sent it out to me for review.
He decided to leave the core of the Sentinel the blade as original, and upgrade the handles.
Andrew decided to use burl wood grips like the original, but also added resin composite and G10 liners.
The result was grips that were extremely hardy and durable, but also quite beautiful and unique.
It was also a nice, subtle customization of a solid knife design.
The knife felt great in my hand, balanced well, and just seemed extremely well-made.
MSRP of the non-customized Sentinel starts at $325 and comes with a Kydex sheath with Tek-Lok.
For custom inquiries, email them atinfo@standwatchknives.com.
Otherwise, be sure to visit their site at the link below.
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