MK Knives & Tools Crowbar “Hewer” | Vanadis 4 Extra

MK Knives & Tools Crowbar “Hewer” knife is a knife designed for the needs of extreme survival.

With a powerful blade mounted on a 9 mm impressive tang and a total length of 320 mm, it will cope with extreme off-road tasks. It will effectively replace an ax when chipping wood. Felling smaller trees, chopping limbs, baring larger pieces will not be a problem for him. Clearing up, clearing the area for the camp (machete function) are also tasks that it can fully cope with. Crowbar knife (MK-06)  is a universal knife you can rely on for heavier work, but also for more subtle tasks like slicing, cutting, etc.

About standards and the knifemaking process at MK Knives & Tools

Knifemaker Marcin Kampka does not recognize compromises. Each of its products is planned down to the smallest detail, each project, especially the custom one have individual features. Each knife is detaily and clean finished (grinds, chamfering, etc). All screws – even the smallest ones – are gently chamfered to remove angular finishes. Each knife is treated as a separate whole and the holster is treated the same way. One fits the other, the patterns on the holster are consistent with those on the handle, etc. Mirroring every MK Knives & Tools knife we see not only the product, but we “feel” the hours spent in the workshop. When we buy Marcin Kampka’s product, we buy many hours of his work. We can be sure that the knife has been polished to the smallest detail.

Please read more about the creative process and the MK Knives & Tools brand in an interview with Marcin Kampka HERE.

About the presented version of Crowbar “Hewer” knife

Durable steel as the core of the knife construction

The presented Crowbar is made of one piece of Vanadis 4 Extra steel. So it is a full-tang knife. It is an extremely hard and durable steel resistant to overload, abrasion and chipping, known for its amazing sharpness. Due to its properties, steel is often used in the production of tactical knives intended for work in various, often extreme conditions. The knife has been coated with a black PVD titanium coating which additionally strengthens the steel and improves anti-corrosion properties. The coating has anti-reflective properties. 

Grinds and blade shape for effective cutting

The knife blade has been profiled in the drop point style. This design helps to make the best use of the really large blade. It should be noted that the slightly curved design of the knife (arc from the end of the handle to the tip of the blade) in combination with a properly profiled, undercut handle gives the whole a more aggressive character and, if necessary, allows you to better use the force put into a sweeping cut when chopping, for example, a larger piece of wood, etc. A curiosity in the execution of the knife is the innovative hollow grind. It is visible at first glance in the form of characteristic grooves on both the correct blade and the false blade. The concavity of the cut is very subtle and, in addition to the visual effect, is designed to support the cutting process (it reduces the effect of the material sticking to the blade and facilitates splitting of the material).

On the back of the blade there is a jimpig, which makes it easier to press the blade of the knife to the material being cut. This element enables precise cuts, makes it easier to guide the cutting edge along the material and helps with cuts that require pressure.

Durable, well-concieved knife handle

The slender, neat oval of the handle fits perfectly and lies securely in the hand, its gentle profiling helps to prevent the hand from slipping onto the cutting edge. The rounded ridge protruding on each side of the handle makes the knife comfortable and secure.

The handles with an ergonomic, oval shape are made of a very durable G10 composite. G10 is resistant to moisture, temperature changes, most solvents and acids, has high resistance to mechanical damage. In the presented knife, the material of the covers has a rough pattern that prevents the handle from slipping in the hand. The handle covers have been screwed with steel screws just like the blade covered with a PVD coating. The screws complete the design of the knife, elegantly matching the black blade.

At the end of the knife handle you will find a hidden hole for attaching an additional cord, which can be used as a protection against dropping the knife during operation, or an additional gripper that facilitates removing the knife from the holster. Originally, it includes a paracord section with a shade matched to the design.

Refined Kydex holster and various mounting options

The knife has a holster made of hand-formed Kydex material characterized by high impact and scratch resistance, characterized by low moisture absorption, resistant to various weather conditions and many chemicals. In the presented model, the holster is made of coyote material, enriched with brown and grey additions.

We attach the holster to the belt with a thick nylon grommet, strong, solid but flexible enough that it does not bother and does not compress when squatting or bending down. The set with the knife and the holster also includes an additional Kydex buckle. The buckle is put in place of the disassembled nylon grommet, which allows for mounting to MOLLE solutions (backpack, shoulder strap, harness with this solution). The optional protection of the knife can be obtained thanks to the through holes in the holster, by threading a string or a rope into them and additionally tying them. Of course, you can use the paracord supply that the holster is wrapped around (its color corresponds to the paracord section attached to the knife).

NAME: Crowbar “Hewer”
STEEL: Vanadis 4 Extra (62-63 HRC)
BLADE FINISH: Black | PVD Coated

BLADE STYLE: Drop point
GRIND: Hollow (Grooves on the Blade)
HANDLE: Black-Green G10

TOTAL LENGTH: 320 mm | 12.60″
BLADE LENGTH: 178 mm | 7.00″
BLADE THICKNESS: 9,0 mm | 0.35″

FINGER GUARD: Not available
WEIGHT: 514 g | 18.13 oz without holster
SHEATH: Kydex holster