Knives Illustrated – August 2019

... more chicken. The exaggerated curve
and precise edge geometry make it an
excellent slicer. The Hambone proved to
be just as capable in the kitchen as it is
in the woods.

Some people are hesitant to buy a knife
with a carbon steel blade due to the
possibility of rust. Personally, I would

The sheath features

two pieces of Kydex,

sandwiching a Micarta

liner.

The comfortable scales

and well-thought-

out design make the

Hambone an excellent

companion in the

woods.

“THE EIGHT STARS

ON THE SPINE ARE

TO MEMORIALIZE

THE EIGHT BRAVE

MEN THAT WERE

LOST ON OCTOBER 3,

2009, AT THE BATTLE

OF KAMDESH IN

AFGHANISTAN.”

The Caswell finish fights

against corrosion and

makes blade cleanup

and maintenance a

breeze.

Clint Romesha

Clint Romesha is an American

hero who has honorably served his

country in the U.S. Army for more

than 12 years. In 2009, Romesha

was section leader assigned

to Bravo Troop, 3-61 Cavalry,

4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th

Infantry Division during the deadly

attack on the Kamdesh district

for which he received the Medal of

Honor for his leadership, bravery

and valor. He has since separated

from the U.S. Army and lives in

North Dakota.

— Case Knives

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