Description

Last year marked 50th Anniversary since the Vietnam War ended on April 30th of 1975. JKD has teamed up with Grand Master Ichiro Hattori to produce 50 limited edition MACV-SOG Bowie knife. They were sold quickly to passionate collectors.

Meanwhile, Hattori found 10 leftover blades of the Force Recon Bowie knives which they produced for Boker in 2002 year. It came up in mint condition with Black Gunblued SK-5 carton steel, etched with USMC logo on front and "USMC FORCE RECON" "VIETNAM 1965-1972" on back.

We have worked with Ichiro Hattori to finish 10 blades with Leather washer handles with white spacers and  Brass Hilt & Pommel. The Brass hilt is engraved with a serial number of 01/12 to 10/12.  It comes with original Black leather sheath with Sharpening stone pocket, and Hattori presentation box.

It features 7-1/2" Gun-blued SK-5 Carbon steel Bowie style blade with blood groove and swedge on back, 4-1/2" Leataher washer handle with white spacers, Solid Brass Hilt and Pommel.

SK-5 Carbon Steel Blade in 5.4mm thick, 190mm blade, 305mm overall, Weight 370g 

Note : Force Recon, or Force Reconnaissance, is an elite unit within the United States Marine Corps specializing in reconnaissance and direct action missions.

Specification
Knife Model: Hattori Limited Edition "Vietnam War 50th Anniversary" Force Recon Bowie Knife
Blade Material: Gun-Blue Finished SK-5 Carbon Steel
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 58 to 59 

Handle Material: Custom Combination Handle is made of Leather Washers / Brass / White Fibers and features a solid Brass Double Guards / Cross-guard and Butt Cap

Leather Sheath & Sharpening stone: Included. 
Overall Length: 305mm
Blade Length: 190mm
Blade Thickness: 5.4mm
Weight: 370g