MK Knives & Tools Sentinel “Mild” Knife | Elmax | DLC

MK Knives & Tools Sentinel “Mild” Knife | Elmax | DLC is designed for survival use and tactical tasks.

About MK Knives & Tools

MK Knives & Tools – Marcin Kampka. Knife designer and knifemaker. His knives are characterized by outstanding workmanship and exceptional attention to detail. Knives with a highly recognizable line, style and colors are great for a variety of tasks: everyday, survival, bushcraft, tactical and general outdoor. In addition to the usable sphere, the visual setting and the variety of workmanship, especially appreciated by collectors, are of great importance in MK projects. Particular attention should be paid to the treatment of each project as a unique whole. Each knife presents its individual features, but holsters also have their distinguishing features. Holsters are finished as carefully as the knives themselves, which strongly distinguishes them in the knife world. The knifemaker approaches his work with patience and full commitment. Especially the first of these features develops while practicing the fishing hobby, because as we know, nothing refreshes the mind as much as a distraction, even a temporary one that will allow you to relax in a different than everyday environment.

More about the creative process and the MK Knives & Tools brand you will find in an interview with Marcin Kampka => HERE.

About Sentinel knife in general

Sentinel is usually made of steel that can be subjected to high overload (more often Sleipner, Vanadis 4 Extra, Vanadis 23, less often Elmax). The knife is designed for intensive use, therefore the steel used in its production must be appropriate. It should withstand high stress, stay sharp for a long time and not chip. Sentinel is made with a variety of blade finishes (PVD coating, stonewash, satin). The handle is usually made of G10 composite or micarta, with a variety of colors and various original patterns. For each model, the knifemaker creates an appropriate Kydex holster, the colors of which (holster and accessories) correspond to the colors of the blade and the handle so that the whole is a coherent set.

About presented execution of the Sentinel knife

Premium steel as the shank of the knife construction

The presented Sentinel knife is made of one piece of Elmax steel (features of the full tang construction). Elmax is one of the few steels available on the market that are in the absolute top quality of the premium knife materials. The knives made of it are extremely resistant to overload, remain sharp for an extremely long time and have excellent anti-corrosion properties. The knife has been coated with a black DLC titanium coating (Diamond Like Carbon coating with hardness ~90 HRC), which additionally strengthens the steel and improves anti-corrosion properties. The coating has anti-reflective properties, which makes the knife especially suitable for tactical use.

Grind and blade shape for effective cutting 

An interesting fact 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, it is designed to support the cutting process (it reduces the effect of the material sticking to the blade and facilitates splitting of the material). The grind in combination with the shape of the drop point blade indicates that it can be used very universally. The fairly large blade, 136 mm (5.35 “) long, is narrow enough (approx. 35 mm at its widest point) that despite the” power reserve “it allows for quite precise handling. Combined with a 5 mm (0.2”) thick back we also get a solid tool for more demanding work.

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.

Knife handle

The slender, neat oval of the handle fits very well and lies firmly in the hand. Contoured undercut with a length of 102 mm (4.02 “) will accommodate a hand of even large sizes.

The handles with an ergonomic, oval shape are made of a very durable micarta and G10 composite (brown micarta, olive G10). G10 is resistant to moisture, temperature changes, most solvents and acids, has a 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 together with black steel screws in a PVD coating. The screws complete the design of the knife, elegantly matching the black blade.

At the end of the knife handle there is a hole for attaching an additional cord, which can be used as a protection against dropping the knife during work, or an additional gripper that facilitates removing the knife from the holster. This solution also allows you to protect the knife against loss. Originally, a section of paracord with a shade matched to the design was attached to the knife.

Kydex holster and various carrying options

The knife has a holster made of hand-formed kydex material, which is characterized by high impact and scratch resistance, characterized by low moisture absorption, resistant to various weather conditions and many chemicals.

The holster can be carried in several ways. We attach it to the belt with a webbing grommet made of durable nylon. Mounting on a belt, but also on MOLLE solutions is ensured by an optional Kydex buckle added to the set*. The holster is equipped with through holes that can be used optionally to attach the set to a backpack or a tactical harness element with a rope, string or paracord. Of course, you can use a supply of paracord with which the holster is wrapped (its color corresponds to the section next to the knife).

* The buckle designed by the knifemaker is compatible with MOLLE solutions. The cbuckle is installed by disassembling the module with the nylon grommet beforehand.

NAME: Sentinel “Mild”
STEEL: Elmax (60-61 HRC)
BLADE FINISH: Black | DLC

BLADE STYLE: Drop point
GRIND: Hollow (grooves on the blade)
HANDLE: Brown micarta and olive G10

TOTAL LENGTH: 272 mm | 10.71″
BLADE LENGTH: 136 mm | 5.35″
BLADE THICKNESS: 5 mm | 0.2″

FINGER GUARD: Available
WEIGHT: 233 g | 8.21 oz without holster, 327 g | 11.53 oz with holster
SHEATH: Kydex holster