This is the X1 Blackbird edition of the Tempest Knives Mach71. This is the version that is inspired by the Bell X1 and Chuck Yeager.
The OEM is Kubey
Overall Length 7.75"
Blade Length 3.4" with a 3" Cutting Edge
Handle Length 4.25"
Blade Stock .125"
Handle Thickness .48"
Weight 3.8oz
Handle Material - Beadblasted Titanium
Hardware Finish - Satin clip, Backspacer and all screws
Blade Steel S90V @ 60-62 HRC
Blade Finish - Belt Satin
Blade is a Modified Sheepsfoot with hole deployment.
This in the first Tempest hollow groud blade and man is it thin and slicey.
Clip / backspacer / all screws are Titanium
Clip is reversible with a filler plate.
Left Hand Clips are available for Purchase.
Scales are slightly contoured and milled
It is 5mm 3/64 15 ball for Skiffs
