Description: This specific knife was a Custom Shop version done with a FACTORY issued cerakote that was applied by BlownDeadline (the best in the business). Evidence that proves this was done at the factory is the laser engraved logo is visible clearly, which would not be visible if done after-market. I purchased this knife directly from Busse Combat website around October 2023. The desert tiger camo is very subdued color scheme which is likely a variant of the original Vietnam-era camoflage pattern known as 'Jungle Tiger' camo. This has what appears to be a flat dark earth type of color substituted for the olive drab green of the 'Jungle Tiger' camo. Very cool. Knife is immaculate and brand new/unused, no scuffs or oxidation can be found on the knife. I am the original purchaser from Swamp Rat and the knife has been stored exclusively in a climate controlled environment free of pets/smoke/moisture/etc. The canvas Micarta has been coated as well with the Flat Dark Earth base coat, which helps to seal the Micarta to fluids, etc. Excerpt below is taken from VooDooWitchDoctor at Bladeforums.com (who is in charge of production at Swamp Rat Knife Works currently) at the release of this model.The model saw a very limited production run and was discontinued thereafter. ----------------------------------------------------- "The Bog Runner is coming Sunday February 5, 2023 @ 9PM Eastern to the Busse Combat website. The Bog Runner is yet another addition to the Lab Rat series, featuring a stonewashed .180" thick slab of 50100B ball bearing steel from Sharon Steel. Heat Treated to 59-61 Rc making it ideal for both toughness and excellent edge holding. The Full-Height Flat Grind makes the Bog Runner extra slicey for all of your cutting tasks.The trail point makes an ideal knife for camping or as a day-hiker. Fitted with a black canvas micarta handle and a small choil for ease of sharpening. As an option, you can choose to have a modified Penetrator tip applied to the blade. The addition of the Penetrator tip lowers the point to make for more efficient stabbing. This is an ideal defensive/fighting blade that will threaten any soup can or other difficult materials you may need to poke a hole in.With the balance point directly behind the index finger the Bog Runner is fast and easy to deploy.The Bog Runner is clearly a blade that any Swamp dweller will enjoy for years to come!Specs:Overall Length: Approx. 10.1"Blade Length: Approx. 5 1/2"Blade Thickness: Approx .180"Blade Steel: American Made 50100BHardness: 59-61 RcBevel: Full-Height Flat GrindBlade Finish: StonewashedHandles: Black Canvas Micarta
Price: 285 USD
Location: Land O' Lakes, Florida
End Time: 2024-11-26T23:53:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Blade Material: American 50100B
Tang: Full
Dexterity: Ambidextrous
Blade Length: 5 1/2"
Blade Edge: Plain
Brand: Swamp Rat Knife Works
Blade Color: Desert Tiger Camoflage - Cerakote (by Blown Deadline)
Blade Type: Clip Point
Type: Bowie, Bowie Knife, Combat, Everyday Carry, Hunting, Survival
Original/Reproduction: Original
Features: Overall Length: Approx. 10.1", Blade Length: Approx. 5 1/2", Blade Thickness: Approx .180", Blade Steel: American Made 50100B, Hardness: 59-61 Rc, Bevel: Full-Height Flat Grind, Blade Finish: Stonewashed, Handles: Black Canvas Micarta
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handle Material: Canvas MIcarta (Coated w/ Cerakote)