Winkler Jaeger - Maple Handle - Jason Knight Design

The Jager knife is from the popular new series designed by Jason Knight. Made by Winkler Knives, this knife is entirely American made and with its size and features makes the perfect hunting knife, a good thing since the word jager means hunter in German.

But don't let the name restrict you because this fixed blade knife has tactical and practical features that are sure to make it one of your favorite go-to knives for any job.

Blade

With a blade length of 3.5 inches, the beautifully curved belly of the knife comes to a sharp point creating a cutting surface that can handle skinning as well as any puncture work needed in the field.

The blade is made of 80CRV2 high carbon tool steel, one of the best materials on the market, known for its strength, hardness, and excellent edge retention. This tough material will not bend or break as you put it through its paces. And the no-glare finish gives the user an added tactical advantage when stealth is required.

To create the no-glare finish, the steel used in the blade is not stainless and will wear with use, creating an antique appearance or patina. Remember to clean and oil the blade after each use.

Thumb index file work on the top of the blade gives your thumb a flat resting place when you need to choke up on the knife for work or combat purposes and prevents your thumb from slipping when moisture is present.

Handle

To create a perfectly balanced knife, the tang is fully skeletonized, which also allows for more force to be leveraged through the handle, useful when cutting through hard materials. It also creates a sturdy handle with some heft that acts as an excellent tool for percussive work in combat or field dressing work.

The handle is curved to fit your hand and made from premium maple wood.

The lanyard opening at the end of the handle gives you the option of securing the knife when in use or hanging it for easy access. Sheath

The knife comes with a Kydex and leather sheath lined to keep the blade protected and designed for multiple carry options. It can be worn vertically or horizontally, for a right- or left-hand draw using the spring steel belt clip.

Sheath Specifications

Felt Lined Kydex with leather cover Spring steel, belt clip Designed for multiple carry options

More information about Winkler Knives: Winkler Knives custom manufactures high quality tactical and rescue operation tools. Since 2004, the company has provided Team specific knives and axes to some of America's elite fighting forces. Operating in Boone, North Carolina, Master Bladesmith Daniel Winkler and his longtime partner/wife Sheath Maker Karen Shook employ a team of artisans and craftsman who take pride in crafting edged tools and carry systems that meet the standards of professionals who rely on these tools for their lives.

More information about Jason Knight: Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Jason Knight discovered the need for a dependable knife during his childhood explorations of nearby swamplands. Starting in 2001, he attended the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing and after graduation jumped into full-time bladesmithing, receiving his ABS Mastersmith in 2007. In 2017, he was a judge on the History Channel's competition show, "Forged in Fire." A renowned Master Bladesmith known for his love of a beautifully shaped recurve blade, Jason joined Winkler Knives in January 2018, to add his enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of knife design and bladesmithing to the team.