Blackjack Knives Review
Blackjack Knives – Model 125
Haven't used the Blackjack knives. Along the same principle, I can recommend Condor knives, though. The Bushlore, Bushcraft and Rodan are all well made and affordable, and there are lots of great reviews on them. I own a Condor Bushcraft and Bushlore like them very much. A little review of some blackjack knives. If anyone has any idea of the value of these knives please let me know in the comments. 1095 carbon steel. 5.0 out of 5 stars Blackjack Knives the right choice for the money Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2014 Color: N/A Verified Purchase I love this Blackjack knife!
Editor: Reed
Blackjack Knives Review
Basic Description of item:
A classic style hunting knife that is perfectly suited to game and camp chores.
Just the Facts:
Blackjack Knives Review
- Manufacturer – Blackjack Knives – Classic Blades – Model 125 (Antique Ivory Micarta handle shown in pictures, other handle options available)
- Overall Length: 9.5 Inches
- Blade Length: 5 Inches
- Steel: A-2 Tool steel @ 58rc
- Blade Thickness: .215 Inch
- Weight: 7.5 Ounces
- MSRP: $248.00 (found available at approx. $160.00)
Story:
Blackjack’s Motto is ” No Gimmicks….Just Performance” and I have to say that I agree that this knife model 125 is true to their motto. Somehow the Blackjack name seems too slick for a knife this traditional and true to time-tested hunting design. I admit to be, just a bit, of a knife freak and have many so-called tactical knifes in my gun safe, but when I went looking for a traditional hunting knife that was capable of tackling game chores from the smallest to the largest North American game, this knife really stood out and fit the bill.
One of the classic design features of this knife is the generous and rounded choil which allows you to move your first finger and thumb forward on the knife and do detailed cutting and skinning chores. While the knife is not too large (even though Blackjack refers to it as a “heavy hunter”) to be functional, it has a stout .215 blade thickness making it capable of serious work in the field.
Overall, I love the style, design, and functionality of this knife. As an added bonus this knife comes razor sharp and includes one of the best leather knife sheaths by Sharpshooter Sheath Systems that I have owned.
What they could do better:
Change the company name to something more traditional to match their products? Just kidding!
Blackjack Knives – Model 125 Review
4.5
mradford
2011-03-07 14:05:18
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Blackjack Knives was founded in 1987 in Los Angeles, California, by Mike Stewart and his wife Lesley. Mike wanted to import and sell Chris Reeve’s range of South African fixed blade knives as well as produce their own knives.
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In 1987, Stewart designed and released Blackjack’s first knife called “Mamba”. Unfortunately, the company went bankrupt the same year because of poor management. However, Blackjack managed to recover later and moved their production to Seki City, Japan, where Mike’s knives were produced by the Kencrest Corporation.
Although the knives were of superior quality, Blackjack had some issues with the Japanese producers and in 1991 the company moved its production back to the United States and set facilities in Effingham, Illinois. In 1997, the Stewarts sold Blackjack Knives and moved to Escabana, Michigan, where they founded Bark River Knives.
For several years, Blackjack Knives were produced by Knifeware, established in 1998 by Ken Warner, a member of the former Blackjack team that was located in St. Elmo, Illinois. After Ken Warner sold that enterprise, the Blackjack name was acquired by knife wholesale distributor Blue Ridge Knives. The knives are currently made in Michigan by Bark River, coincidentally owned and operated by the original founder of Blackjack Knives.
Today, the assortment of Blackjack brand includes tactical, military, hunting, outdoor and self-defense knives. Their blades are made of tough carbon tool steel and handles fit against aluminum fittings. A few classic Blackjack models are still produced, including the Model 1-7 and Model 1-5.