TRC Knives M-1SLG

TRC Knives M-1SLG knife is distinguished by the excellent durability of the Vanadis 4 Extra steel blade in a black DLC coating. The handle is made of a special variety of Natural Canvas Micarta. Knife comes with a black Kydex holster. There is a glass breaker at the end of the knife handle.

TRC Knives

Lithuanian brand founded by knifemaker Andrius Tricius. The manufactory located in Ukmerge is the workplace of a small but experienced TRC team. Individual works in many cases are carried out manually by qualified team members, the subsequent stages with the use of machines take place under the watchful eye of specialists. All this to maintain the highest standards of manual, precise craft production. By definition, production is limited, and the quality of workmanship is the highest priority of the brand and its founder. The TRC Knives offer includes knives for survival, bushcraft, general outdoor, everyday use (EDC) and tactical tasks made of the best materials available on the market. Knives made by TRC present great usability, and more or less limited editions are desirable in the world of collectors.

Standards of workmanship

The process of making each knife is meticulous and very critical. Any member of the small TRC team during any of the production stages has doubts and notices even a minimal deviation from the established standard – the knife does not leave the workshop. This means that all cuts, roundings, gluing are made with maximum precision and TRC is more likely to agree to a delay in delivery than to “release” an unpolished copy.

M-1SLG knife

Steel for extreme use

The M-1SLG is a knife with a full tang construction, where the steel runs along the entire length and width of the handle, to which the covers are attached. The full-tang construction is the most durable type of construction found in fixed-blade knives. The material base of the knife is the great Vanadis 4 Extra steel. It is an extremely hard and durable steel resistant to overloading, abrasion and chipping. The hardening of the steel is also of great importance in this case and has been carefully matched to the size of the knife (more about the hardening standards at TRC Knives can be found in the conversation with Andrius Tricius, which you can read here). The blade has been covered with a black DLC coating (Diamond Like Carbon – a carbon coating with a hardness of almost diamond ~ 90 HRC), strengthening the blade, chemically non-reactive to acids and alkalis, protecting against corrosion and enhancing the masking effect (at night it does not reflect light, i.e. it has anti-reflective).

Universal blade for various tasks

The blade made in the drop point style, finished with a flat grind, is universally applicable. In the case of the M1-SLG, the blade is dedicated to any type of work, including the more demanding ones, such as battening wood, piercing, etc. Efficient handling of the knife is supported by the ergonomically designed handle, in which in contact with the blade we find a corrugation that provides additional finger support for cuts requiring precision or pressure. Similar notching can be found on the back of the blade, which serves as an alternative or additional support, if you want to press the knife with both hands. The knife has a hand guard profiled from steel and covered with micarta, which helps to avoid the hand slipping onto the cutting edge, which is extremely important, especially with compact size knives, because in more demanding works, we usually use it more vigorously.

Durable handle with striker

The handle linings with an ergonomic, oval shape are made of Micarta laminate, resistant to moisture, temperature changes, most solvents and acids, with high resistance to mechanical damage. Micarta known for its excellent properties, also visual (can be stylized as a natural material) has a non-slip, rough structure. In the linings we will also find through-pins, which on the one hand are used to attach them (except for gluing) and on the other they are used to attach an additional cord, which can be used as protection against dropping the knife during work, or an additional gripper to facilitate removing the knife from the holster.

The handle ends with a glass breaker formed by releasing the full tang blade beyond its outline, formed in the shape of a cone. A striker can be used as well as an element that breaks a glass in a burning car, a center punch or a crusher.

Solid Kydex holster

The knife has a holster made of hand-molded Kydex material, characterized by high impact and scratch resistance, low moisture absorption, resistant to various weather conditions and many chemicals. To facilitate the removal of the knife, which fits very well in the tight-fitting material, a thumb support has been planned, thanks to which the knife can be removed in a controlled and safe manner. The holster can be attached to the belt – using a grommet made of durable nylon with a heavy weight. The holster has a cord for alternative forms of carrying on parts of the harness, back, parts of the MOLLE system, etc. The cord stretches like rubber and does not lose its elasticity (does not damage, does not break) even in extreme (negative and positive) weather conditions.

Specification

• Blade: fixed (full tang), drop point profile with flat grind, plain cutting edge
• Steel: Vanadis 4 Extra (60-61 HRC), black DLC coating (~90 HRC)
• Handle: Green Canvas Micarta
• Sheath: black Kydex holster
• Contents: knife, holster, TRC sticker, certificate, packaging box
• Dimesnions: total length: 248 mm | 9.76″, blade length: 125 mm | 4.92″, handle lenght: 123 mm | 4.84″, blade thickness: 4,8 mm | 0.19″
• Weight: 235 g | 8.30 oz without holster
• Product code: –
• Producer: TRC Knives, Lithuania

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.