SEPTEMBER 2019 blademag.com 61The detent securing the knife inside
the sheath was a bit on the weak side,
so my concern is its hold may loosen
over time as the sheath breaks in
more. Otherwise it’s solid. A molded
belt loop helps carry the knife easily.
There’s also a wooden display box.
MSRP: $350.
DUAL EDGE ANGLES
The 321 Courage from Steel Will
Knives overflows with Asian-inspired
features from stem to stern. The 7-inch
blade is 9Cr15MoV stainless steel in
a modified tanto shape. A full-length
swedge lightens the load a bit and adds
an element of attitude.
A cool feature is the modified tanto
tip. Most tantos have two separate
cutting edges—the longer primary one
and the shorter tip edge that allows
the blade to cut as it pierces thicker
materials. The 321’s tip has two distinct
edge angles that set it apart visually
from the competition.
The OD green G-10 scales have a
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