Guns International #: 102832761
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Guns International #: 102832761
Category - Knives - Custom
- Knives - Survival
Jean Tanazacq The Dean of French Knifemakers Extremely Scarce vintage set of Rambo 1 & 2 1982/83 production Completed in 2019
Description: Jean Tanazacq extremely rare models Rambo I & Rambo 2: Can only be bought as a set as I will prefer not to "break" it. Thanks for looking. Note : All original maker's sketches does come with the knives,( not shown). No trade. Free USPS shipping. Tracking # signature required, no refund, no exchange all sales final, sold "AS IS." These two survival knives were inspired by the one we see in the first movie "Rambo," "First Blood," but they are not a copy. This is essentially based in two points: First, the faces of the blades are curved, therefore more stronger than the flat faces of the original. Secondly the fixing of the blade in the handle was achieved by embedding of a post of section tenon 6 X 22 to a length of 26mm, pulled by two M4 socket screws in a through mortise obtained by electroerosion or slotting in a handle of a diameter of 26mm. After seeing the film,Tanazacq drew several models, then realized a steel sketch that he found fragile and not very compatible with a true actual field service; he then modified his project and realized the models you can see here.These two knives are original vintage version from 1982/83 and a rarity from another era, but were"discoverd" back in 2019 when they were completed and assembled (making and fitting of the handle). The slightest variations find on each knife Rambo 1 and Rambo 2 can be easily observed. However, the real difference lies in two important details: the shape of the sawteeth and the final shape of the sharp cutting edge, one of which is straight while the other is curved and concave in its final shape as seen on the model R 2; otherwise everything else is the same. The 9" blade has fourteen protuberant sawteeth extending about half of the false edge, while stopping about an inch from the guard. Both models are contained in a very heavy-duty high quality thick leather scabbard with hone pocket for a sharpening stone (not provided) and equipped with a swivel on the back for tie-down thongs. Both knives are made of full stainless steel construction. In theory the saw works on wood only because the sharpening of the teeth is exactly the same as the ones find on an industrial milling machine cutter or a machine saw. These are very beautiful knives, yet, very functional as a survival tool that will withstand the harsher uses. All with all knives made by Jean Tanazacq, all had a very aggressive cutting edge ready for any tasks. These knives were extremely difficult to manufacture due in part to the relatively very limited amount of machinery used by Tanazacq; they are no longer available for over 40 years. Highly sought among knife collectors as these are very valuable pieces.The grease find inside the original "O" waterproof ring still has this very pleasant smell, while it is a full 1-inch in diameter. " R1" "R2" Survival hollow-handled knife: Blade steel : 440C Blade length : 9" Overall length: 14 3/-8" Width: 1 3/8" Thickness of steel stock : 1/4" Handle : 26 AISI 316 L with waterproof "O" ring. Feature includes a very fine, perfectly executed "knurling" method throughout the handle as tanazacq was the precursor of adding this detail on such handle to avoid slippery during use and have a better control and secure grip of the weapon. Sawteeth: Wood only Scabbard: Brown heavy-duty high quality thick leather with hone pocket attached (not supplied) Free shipping USPS with tracking # anywhere in the U.S.A. only. Model # R2 Same characteristics as the model R1 (please refer to the text for understanding the diffrences in the two models. Free shipping USPS with tracking # anywhere in the U.S.A. only. Knives # 36-37/41 Price: $4,495.00 Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102832761
Guns International #: 102832761