Jerry Hossom started making knives more than 25 years ago, doing so professionally
since 1997. He avoids knifemaking boundaries, preferring to make models
that don't fit any predisposed category but are task or role specific
as to function. His specially is large fixed blades that go hand-in-hand
with being outdoors and take on any cutting challenges Mother Nature can
throw at you, large or little. Spyderco offers a collaborative version
of one of Jerry’s best known designs, available in four sizes.
The “Hossoms” vary in size with the largest almost 16 inches
long to the smallest just 10 inches in total length.
All four sizes include: Full-bellied cutting edges with upswept tips
and comfortably rounded spines. The blades are flat ground European N690Co
steel which carries a reputation for cutting performance and edge retention.
They also have a handguard behind the cutting edge, a finger choil, and
jimping on the thumb ramp purposely designed to keep your hand and handle
engaged when light cutting or all out chopping. All are constructed from
a solid piece of steel with pinned and contoured Micarta handle scales
that are green-gray.
For carrying, they come in a Kydex sheath that has a five-position TekLock®
fastener (removable).
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