Pygmy Warrior Update T&E
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2014 12:12 pm
Let’s keep this thread on topic. The Warrior Knife history and MDE history has been well covered in the other threads.
The latest Pygmy sample I received from Spyderco was a production model for evaluation of both the knife and sheath.
The workmanship on the knife was excellent with matching grind lines and excellent finish. In order to test out the “stackable handles I had to get three extra #6-32 X .5” LG X 82 degree Flat Head; Black. The local hardware only had these in hex head. The .5 is necessary to stack three (two spacers and one handle) on one side. Prior to leaving for the Shot Show Sal assured they will be included with the possibility of another G-10 handle for a going to three handle plates on each side.
The entire reason for the stackable handles was the weakest link in a CQB edged weapon is the human hand. Being able to tailor the handle to fit ones hand not only increases the grip strength but in utilizing the knife to its fullest potential, grip strength is paramount in plane of attack. Testing seven different people was done by taping the blade and a wearing heavy glove if the knife could be moved out of position we changed the handle configuration. Only one person with freakishly large hands wished there was a triple handle on both sides, although it wasn’t a necessity. With a double stack on the inside (palm side) it was possible to cap off the handle to increase security another advantage.
The factory sheath was excellent with the G clip it allows for a multitude of carry options I don’t know if Spyderco will offer an IWB strap. In place of an IWB strap a para-cord pull draw works as well. This knife is going out to Mike Sastre for some River City Sheath Magic and when I get two I will have Mike make a Gemini sheath ala the ones he did for the Pikuni for me. While you might lose some in the grip department the dual carry has a distinct advantage. Nothing beats the surprise factor of having dual Pygmy’s in a serious social encounter.
Does it work? Oh **** yea. I took a six pound pork roast prior to cooking it in the pressure cooker to make pulled pork. Suspending it so it was free hanging and covering it with an old BDU pant leg, with both overhand and side strikes it buried the blade to the hand and upon withdraw, which required holding the roast with the free hand it gave new meaning to shredded pork. Like all the Warrior designs with the teeth the wound channel looks like a chainsaw cut.
Sorry for the delay but physical therapy and rehab after surgery was at the top of my list.
I sent the photos of the knife to Kristy to post when she gets around to it. Being an analog man in a digital world, the web and posting isn’t my forte.
Any questions about price and release date I defer to Spyderco.
Bob Taylor DSP
The latest Pygmy sample I received from Spyderco was a production model for evaluation of both the knife and sheath.
The workmanship on the knife was excellent with matching grind lines and excellent finish. In order to test out the “stackable handles I had to get three extra #6-32 X .5” LG X 82 degree Flat Head; Black. The local hardware only had these in hex head. The .5 is necessary to stack three (two spacers and one handle) on one side. Prior to leaving for the Shot Show Sal assured they will be included with the possibility of another G-10 handle for a going to three handle plates on each side.
The entire reason for the stackable handles was the weakest link in a CQB edged weapon is the human hand. Being able to tailor the handle to fit ones hand not only increases the grip strength but in utilizing the knife to its fullest potential, grip strength is paramount in plane of attack. Testing seven different people was done by taping the blade and a wearing heavy glove if the knife could be moved out of position we changed the handle configuration. Only one person with freakishly large hands wished there was a triple handle on both sides, although it wasn’t a necessity. With a double stack on the inside (palm side) it was possible to cap off the handle to increase security another advantage.
The factory sheath was excellent with the G clip it allows for a multitude of carry options I don’t know if Spyderco will offer an IWB strap. In place of an IWB strap a para-cord pull draw works as well. This knife is going out to Mike Sastre for some River City Sheath Magic and when I get two I will have Mike make a Gemini sheath ala the ones he did for the Pikuni for me. While you might lose some in the grip department the dual carry has a distinct advantage. Nothing beats the surprise factor of having dual Pygmy’s in a serious social encounter.
Does it work? Oh **** yea. I took a six pound pork roast prior to cooking it in the pressure cooker to make pulled pork. Suspending it so it was free hanging and covering it with an old BDU pant leg, with both overhand and side strikes it buried the blade to the hand and upon withdraw, which required holding the roast with the free hand it gave new meaning to shredded pork. Like all the Warrior designs with the teeth the wound channel looks like a chainsaw cut.
Sorry for the delay but physical therapy and rehab after surgery was at the top of my list.
I sent the photos of the knife to Kristy to post when she gets around to it. Being an analog man in a digital world, the web and posting isn’t my forte.
Any questions about price and release date I defer to Spyderco.
Bob Taylor DSP
