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Corsica is a large
island off the southern coast of France. It's famous for giving birth
to the concept of the “Vendetta” or blood feud. Corsica's modern
political climate is rather stable now, but in centuries past it was
anything but. Justice was almost unknown and taking it into one's own
hands was the only route available. On many occasions a minor insult
would escalate into entire families and even villages feuding for many
years! One vengeful murder would spawn another and, while firearms were
often involved, it was the knife, or more particularly, the easily
concealed Stiletto, with its long thin blade and narrow sharp point,
that became the weapon of choice. Around the world robberies, home
invasions, rape, car jackings, murder and various terrorist attacks are
crimes that threaten Americans, and the need for a slim, light, easily
concealed dagger goes unabated. That's why Cold Steel has introduced
their own Stiletto and named it the Corsican in honor of the island
that inspired it. Designed for Cold Steel by custom knife maker Bud
Nealy, it's an elegantly simple design that's focused on one
mission…the thrust. The point of its narrow triangular shaped blade is
quite sharp and acute, yet surprisingly sturdy due to its uniquely
faceted tip. It’s skillfully crafted from AUS 8A stainless steel,
beautifully polished, and stronger than you might think for such a slim
light blade, because it's been vacuum heat-treated and sub zero
quenched. The handle is fashioned from moderately course G-10 scales
and securely bolted to the Corsican's full tang, it offers a non-slip
grip and is ideally suited for either a thumb reinforced reverse grip
or a palm reinforced forward grip. It comes complete with a slim light
Secure-Ex sheath that features a Blade-Tech™ belt clip, so it can be
clipped lashed or taped just about anywhere on your body or gear.
Specifications:
Blade Thick: 4mm
Blade Length: 6 1/2 in.
Handle: 3 3/8 in. long. G-10 Scales
Steel: AUS 8A Stainless
Overall: 10 3/8 in.
Secure-Ex Sheath
Weight: 4.3 oz.
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