Yay, bought me a civilian!!

[Soviet]

finally!!! bought one at a gun show for 190$!

[dialex]

Congratulations! You can't go wrong with a Civilian! Is it a G10?

[Soviet]

yeah!

quick question
what's the diff. between the Civilian and the Matriarch?

[AllenETreat]

Hey Soviet :

I'm gettin' one in August from GlassHartt <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
( GlassHartt@aol.com ). The difference between the matriarch & the civilian is
blade length ( civilian approx. 4" matriarch
approx. 3.5" ) and handle material ( civilian
G-10, matriarch FRN ) <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

"...and let him that has no sword sell his robe and buy one..." Luke 22:36 <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

ATE <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

[java]

Soviet,

The Matriarch is advertised as a smaller lighter version of the Civilian with the same design philosophy. The handle is FRN instead of the Al/Kraton or G-10 of the Civilian. The clip for the Matriarch is also advertised as being reversible and ambidextorous. As to the smaller - The civilian is larger in blade length, closed length, and LOA.

Specific dimensions are in the 2002 PDF or on line at the SFO site. Hope this helps.

Stay safe! Stay sharp! <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

[Soviet]

alright, thanks guys