KD Knives Kamil Długosz Marauder “Shadowforge” | Satin Elmax Ironwood

KD Knives Kamil Dlugosz Marauder “Shadowforge” is universal field knife designed and made by talented Polish Knifemaker.

Designed as a tool for off-road use, Marauder is recommended for lovers of bushcraft and being outdoors. The universal blade profile and the comfortably designed handle make the knife very comfortable to use regardless of the type of work performed. The Marauder with its 5.0 mm (0.2″) thick spine will also meet the more demanding requirements.

The presented Marauder has a blade made of premium Elmax steel with a horizontal hand satin finish. The knife blade with a drop point profile has a flat grind. The handle covers are made of ironwood with a beautiful grain structure. In the handle The set includes brown detaily made leather sheath securing the whole thing to the belt.

KD Knives – Outstanding Craftsmanship in Knife Work

Kamil Dlugosz – KD Knives. Polish passionate knifemaker, in world of knifemaking since 2011. His works are a combination of high-class materials and the meticulousness of manual production. The designs stem from the creator’s military interests, which is reflected in solid constructions designed to meet the most demanding tasks. In particular executions of KD Knives, we can observe intricate cuts, finely formed arches and bends characteristic of his projects. Taking into account the fact that all of these treatments are carried out by hand, the overall aesthetics of the workmanship is even more impressive.

KD Knives offer includes knives with a fixed blade and with a folding blade like the flagship Arsen. The catalog of applications includes blades for survival, bushcraft, general outdoor use, everyday use (EDC) and tactical use. The catalog of materials used by Kamil Dlugosz includes steels like Elmax, M390, M398, S35VN, Vanadis 4 Extra, handle materials like G10, Micarta, carbon fiber, FatCarbon, or used to create Kydex sheaths and others.

Marauder – Utility and Elegance

Handmade / Custom Made – Warranty of Reliability

The taste of the whole is added by individualized, meticulous handmade. This means that the original shape, all grinds, satin, arches, curves, the shape and texture of the handle covers, even the detailed finish of the screws, not to mention the holster, are the result of the creator’s hands work. This is a ‘custom’ type, unique in the details of the blade profiles and handle linings.

About Presented Marauder Knife

Excellent Steel As a Core of the Construction

Knife is made of one piece of Elmax steel. It is a knife with a full-tang construction, where the steel runs the entire length and width of the handle to which the covers have been attached. Full-tang is the most durable type of construction found in fixed-blade knives.

Elmax steel blade has excellent utility features: long-lasting sharpness, stainless steel and reliable durability (high resistance to abrasion, high resistance to mechanical damage).

Grind and Blade Shape for Efficient Cutting 

The knife blade has a flat grind, which is very effective and universal in use. The back of the blade has a notch (jimpig) that makes it easier to press the knife blade to the material being cut and improves the grip of the handle without affecting the comfort of holding the tool in your hand. Jimping makes precise cuts, makes it easier to guide the cutting edge along the material and helps with cuts that require pressure.

Stylish and Comfortable Knife Handle

The handle, optimally designed for grip comfort, allows you to work comfortably, regardless of whether you hold the knife with your hand or with a glove. The design includes elements important for comfort and safety at work. These are: a crossguard profiled in steel, which helps prevent the hand from sliding onto the cutting edge, a notch for the fingers, which is palpable and constitutes an additional point of support, but delicate enough not to require only one way of gripping, a widening of the end part of the handle, which naturally makes it difficult to pull it out the knife falls out of your hand while working.

The handle linings are made of elegant ironwood. “Ironwood” refers to various species of wood with very high hardness and density. It is a natural material, very durable and at the same time with beautiful colors, different for each piece, hence products made of it have a unique and exceptional design. The handle also features black pins that perfectly match its colors.

At the end of the knife handle there is a handle for attaching an additional rope, which can serve as protection against dropping the knife during work, or an additional gripper to facilitate removing the knife from the holster.

Elegant Leather Sheath

The knife comes with a handmade sheath made of natural vegetable-tanned leather. It is thick leather with solid stitching and beautiful decorative embossing. Its color, consistent with the entire design, was given using natural paints. The sheath has a belt loop and is ultimately carried vertically at the waist.

Specifications

• Blade: fixed blade (full tang), clip point style with flat grind, plain cutting edge
• Steel: Elmax (60-61 HRC), handmade horizontal satin
• Handle: ironwood
• Sheath: leather sheath
• Contents: knife, holster, certificate
• Dimensions: total length: 240 mm | 9.45″, blade length: 122 mm | 4.80″, handle length: 118 mm | 4.65″, blade thickness: 5,0 mm | 0.196″
• Weight: 213 g | 8.15 oz without sheath, 313 g | 11.04 oz with sheath
• Producer: KD Knives Kamil Dlugosz, Poland

Warranty

Knives are covered by a lifetime warranty. This warranty provides protection against defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty applies to both the knife and its sheath. If the product covered by this warranty fails due to a manufacturing defect the producer will repair it without charge, or replace it, at our discretion. Only original, unaltered and unmodified items are covered by this warranty.

The warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, improper care, negligence, normal wear and tear, or the natural breakdown of colors and materials over an extended period of time and use. Damage not covered under the warranty may be repaired for a reasonable rate. In such cases, a fee will be also charged for shipping.

Maintenance

1. Remember! Every of our knives are extremely sharp, so be careful when handling them!
2. Do not use your knife for something besides it’s intended purpose! Do not use the knife as a can opener, screwdriver, chisel, hammer, crowbar etc.
3. After using your knife with sea water, blood, fruits or other corrosive mediums, always rinse the knife with fresh water and dry it off.
4. Do not wash the knife with harder chemicals or in the dishwasher. This may damage or destroy the knife.
5. Before storing your knife, apply thin film of high-quality gun oil or special knife oil or wax to knives. We recommend that you always keep your knife and sheath clean and dry when not in use.
6. Always keep your knife sharp, so it can always take care of you.