Super 8 Tooled and Tumbled Finish

I’ve had quite a few people request blades that show off the nice mill work on the bevels, so I have a few of these that are milled to final edge thickness and tumbled. They look very, very clean. You can just barely feel the tool marks with your finger nail.

I may have a few with ground bevels available after the pre-orders are delivered, but they will be at a higher price point and you’ll have to wait a few weeks.

A few quick notes on the Super 8’s

1. The tip is very thin and stabby, its designed to be optimal for processing large game. Its not reinforced so I would avoid using it for prying. If you try, you can absolutely bend or break the tip. Definitely don’t throw it. If you want, I can grind the tip back a bit to be stronger and thicker. Just ask.

2. The bevels and edge geometry are also very thin and made for slicing. They will hold up to hard use like chopping through bone, but with only .020BTE thickness, if you are looking for a knife to beat the absolute living heck out of, this isn’t it.

3. Its my first time running Grip Tec scales and they have some quirks. The material has basically no dimensional stability, they will shrink away from the tang and can be hard to get on and off. Otherwise, its a really unique material that offers excellent grip and comfort. Its also very light.

Meet the SUPER 8

Listen, I’ve never been a fan of mid sized blades. When it comes to my own use, most of the time I like to carry a monster chopper and pair it with an EDC sized blade.

But, I see how that’s not always practical, and having a knife with a big blade that’s still compact and easy to carry on your belt, and light enough to take on l long trips on foot has its advantages.
So what makes the Super 8 special? Well a lot. I designed this blade from the ground up to be a serious cutter while maintaining enough durability to be used hard and not fail. The blade design features thin .200in thick stock, a tall bevel with a nice belly, + a fuller and moderately skeletonized tang for balance and weight reduction.This knife is not a chopper. It could do some damage in a pinch and has enough pop to chop up small diameter wood, but it’s 100% made to cut and cut well while being durable enough for batoning and blasting through bones. The handle on the Super 8 might be my most comfortable yet. It’s XL sized and you can make powerful cuts without experiencing fatigue or discomfort. If you need to chop, the handle is long enough that you can take a three finger grip and swing it like a mini machete. Finally, its a very small feature, but perhaps my favorite, the belly of the blade is lower than the guard so you can rock and chop on a cutting board without the guard getting in the way and ruining your veggie cutting session.


SPECS:
SUPER 8
.200 Z TUFF 61RC + Z WEAR 62-63RC with low temper and cryo.
8 in blade
13.5.in OL
17 ounces with micarta scales.
CNC milled pancake style Kydex sheath included
~.020 BTE thickness

PRICING:
$500—> $450 Z TUFF with natural canvas, grip tec, or terotuf + stonewashed finish
$550--> $500 Z WEAR with your choice natural canvas, grip tec, or terotuf+ stonewashed finish



SCALES:

Natural canvas micarta
Grey Terotuf

Grip Tek X Sea Foam green

Grip Tek X Blaze Orange


Vibe composites jute micarta Midnight black +$25

Vibe composites Jute Micarta Ivory white +$25

Vibe Composites Castille jute micarta (tan) +$25

Vibe Composites Burgundy/ Maroon Micarta +$25



TURN AROUND TIME:
These still need sheaths and logos so give me about a week to get those take care of.