PG Knives | Piotr Gosciniak Compact Tanto Knife | Elmax Desert Tan G10

PG Knives | Piotr Gosciniak Compact Tanto Knife | Elmax Desert Tan G10 is a knife for collection and use. Compat Tanto is a knife for outdoor and everyday use.

PG Knives | Piotr Gosciniak Compact Tanto Knife | Elmax Desert Tan G10 has a premium Elmax steel blade with a two-tone finish (satined and sandblasted). There is a fuller on the blade. The handle is made of Desert Tan G10 composite with orange spacers made of the same material. At the end of the handle was design glass breaker. The knife comes with a black kydex holster.

About PG Knives

PG Knives are distinguished by designs based on balancing at the junction of various styles. Complicated grinds on the blades, referred to as “fusion”, are details that the knifemaker is particularly fond of and which he meticulously refines. The combination of precision workmanship, modern materials and futuristic shapes gives an unusual value appreciated by users in many countries around the world. PG Knives are designed for intensive use. In the workshop, most of the work is done manually or with manually operated machines. The entire process related to steel processing, starting from cutting out the initial shape, through hardening and grinding, is carried out by the knifemaker himself. The same applies to the processing of materials for handles (G10, micarta, carbon fiber, etc.) and sheaths (Kydex). The knifemaker’s offer includes blades for everyday (EDC), outdoor, survival and tactical applications. In particular, features attributed to the last of these groups can be found in almost all of his projects.

Elmax steel

Compact Tanto is a full-tang knife (made of one carefully selected piece of material to which the handle covers are attached) made of the highest quality Elmax steel (chrome-vanadium-molybdenum powder steel). Elmax is one of the few steels available on the market in the absolute top quality of materials used in the production of premium knives. A properly prepared Elmax blade is extremely resistant to overload, stays sharp for a long time (it wears very slowly) and has excellent anti-corrosion properties.

Universal blade for every kind of tasks

The knife blade made in the tanto style will prove very versatile in any type of work. The tanto blade will facilitate piercing and the slightly beaded cutting edge to prepare meals. Hollow grind will support the effective cutting process.

On the back of the blade you will find jimping, which is a support for the thumb during cuts that require pressure. On the other side of the handle you will find a notch on its underside. You can feel both notches when holding the knife in your hand. These are the elements that facilitate the location of the handle and the blade in relation to the hand. When we are dealing with a structure without hollows in the handle, without a finger cut, without a handguard or a guard, it is a particularly important aspect in terms of safety of use. Following this, the handle without “limitations”, drawing on the ancient patterns, allows it to be gripped at any angle and in any position and does not limit the user’s preferences in any way.

Ergonomic and grippy G10 handle

Linings of the handle with an ergonomic shape is made of G10 composite resistant to moisture, temperature changes, most solvents and acids, having high resistance to mechanical damage. The linings were screwed with screws consistent with the general design of the knife. The linings are profiled to ensure a secure grip, regardless of whether we work with or without a glove. At the end of the handle there is a hole for a paracord. Originally a section of paracord was woven into it, which improves the grip of the whole and makes it easier to remove the knife from the sheath.

Kydex sheath

Knife comes with a sheath made of hand-formed Kydex material, which is attached to the belt with a buckle made of the same material. The buckle can be mounted horizontally (along the belt) or vertically. Kydex itself is a very durable material that is characterized by high impact and scratch resistance, low moisture absorption, resistance to various weather conditions and many chemicals. Holsters made of it are used comfortably and for a long time. The holster is equipped with through pins to which you can attach, for example, a tinder holder (not included) or use them to attach it to a backpack, harness element or a molle solution.

Specifications

• Blade: fixed blade (full tang); tanto style blade with hollow grind and plain cutting edge; fuller at the blade
• Steel: Elmax (~60 HRC), two-tone finish (satined and sandblasted)
• Handle: Desert Tan G10 & orange liners
• Sheath: black Kydex
• Contents: knife, Kydex sheath, certificate, PG wooden packaging box
• Dimensions: total length: 235 mm | 9.25″, blade length: 115 mm | 4.52″, blade thickness: 4,7 mm | 0.18″, handle length: 120 mm | 0.18″
• Weight: 185 g | 6.52 oz without sheath, 271 g | 9.55 oz with sheath
• Producer: PG Knives, 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.

If you have any questions please contact us.

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.