Field Knife NO.1 (GP) by Mike Robinson
The blade is Sandvik 12 C 27. This steel was settled on after much arguing because of its perfect balance of properties.
The Swedish steel is hard enough to take and hold a good edge, but has sufficient carbon to resharpen easily. 3mm thick, the blade is rigid and very strong.
It is stainless enough to resist the corrosive elements of blood, and puts up with going through the dishwasher repeatedly. It is very expensive however - but good things are worth paying for.
The handle is made from G10, a woven fibreglass style compound that is resistant to almost everything you can throw at it. The shotgun style checkering and vertical grooves give amazing grip, even when skinning a fatty Wild Boar.
The slim Brass bolster is aesthetically pleasing and helps you find the knife if you put it down in the grass or on the ground.
The signature cartridge in the Butt of the knife is a .303 British made right here in the US, by Hornady. This great calibre is an important part of Mike's heritage and of course is a rimmed round, so it grips the tab of the sheath to secure the knife. It also opens bottles!