In 1965, the world stood at a crossroads. Half a million American troops were preparing to deploy into the jungles of Vietnam, and a new kind of war was being fought back home, in the streets, in the music, in the minds of a generation caught between service and protest. It was a time of split loyalties, hard questions, and harder answers.

There were men who didn’t choose the war, but chose each other. Who may have questioned the mission, but never questioned their loyalty to the guy next to them. They smoked Camels in the mud while birth of a new generation of rock-n-roll played in the background. They taped photos of girlfriends and peace symbols to their rucks, not because it made sense, but because it helped them make it through. These weren’t ideologues. They were survivors. They were brothers. And they carried more than rifles, they carried the weight of both duty and doubt.

This collection is not about politics. It’s about people. It’s about the ones who didn’t ask for the war, but answered anyway. The ones who might have marched in the streets if they weren’t marching through the jungle. The ones who didn’t wear the uniform for glory, but for the man on their left and the man on their right.

The ‘65 Collection is forged in the spirit of those men.



RAYVATH

 

In the jungles of Vietnam, it wasn’t just the terrain that was unforgiving, it was the unknown, the uncertainty, and the grind of each day. The Rayvath is built for that kind of burden. With a full-bodied profile and a no-nonsense design, this blade speaks to the grit and endurance of those who stayed the course. Its OD green KG Gunkote-coated blade is corrosion-resistant and mission-ready, while the ironwood handle bears the character of a tool that’s been there and come back changed. This is a field knife that honors the warriors who walked through hell for the man beside them.

The Rayvath carries weight in the hand, and in what it represents. It’s not flashy. It doesn’t try to be anything other than reliable, functional, and fierce when needed. Every line of this knife reflects purpose, forged with the same spirit as those who fought through the long days and longer nights. Built to perform and last, the Rayvath belongs in the hands of those who understand what it means to carry more than just gear.

Specifications:
MSRP: $325
Overall Length: 7.6”
Blade Length: 3.6”
Handle Length: 4”
Blade Thickness: .188”
Steel: CPM M4
Blade Hardness: 59-61 Rockwell
Handle Material: Ironwood
Blade Finish: KG Gunkote
Weight: 4.5 oz

KRYPTEIA

 

Not every war was fought in the open. The Krypteia was built for those quiet missions and unspoken sacrifices, the kind that never made headlines but changed lives. This blade is compact, discreet, and brutally efficient. Its OD green KG Gunkote-coated CPM M4 blade resists the elements, while the ironwood handle keeps it grounded in the legacy of hand-forged reliability. When you need to move silent, move fast, and carry only what matters, the Krypteia is what you bring. It’s a reminder that some of the strongest warriors never needed to be seen.

Built for deep concealment and close-quarters control, the Krypteia is a blade you trust when everything else falls away. Its low profile doesn’t ask for attention, but it demands respect in function. It’s the kind of tool that stays out of sight until the exact moment it’s needed because, like the men it honors, it wasn’t made for ceremony. It was made for survival.

Specifications:
MSRP: $325
Overall Length: 8.0”
Blade Length: 4.0”
Handle Length: 4.0”
Blade Thickness: 0.25”
Blade Steel: CPM M4
Blade Hardness: 59-61 Rockwell
Handle Material: Ironwood
Blade Finish: KG Gunkote
Weight: 7.2 ounces

KARSUMBA S

 

The Karsumba S is a tribute to the adaptability of those who were thrown into unfamiliar battles and learned to thrive. Inspired by traditional karambit design but reimagined without the ring for tighter carry and faster deployment, it’s a blade that reflects the close-quarters intensity of a chaotic era. The OD green KG Gunkote finish guards the CPM M4 steel against the elements, and the ironwood handle brings natural durability with a timeless feel. It’s built for speed, instinct, and survival, no matter where you’re dropped.

There’s no flash here, just raw function honed into an edge. The Karsumba S cuts through hesitation, just as those it pays tribute to cut through fear with instinct and clarity. It’s compact, curved, and lethal when it needs to be like the fast, silent movements of a soldier who’s learned that efficiency is everything. Whether concealed on a belt or gripped in tension, this blade is for those who don’t wait for orders, they move when it matters.

Specifications:
MSRP: $325
Overall Length: 6.625”
Blade Length: 2.5”
Handle Length: 4.125’
Blade Thickness: 0.1875”
Blade Steel: CPM M4
Blade Hardness: 59-61 Rockwell
Handle Material: Ironwood
Blade Finish: KG Gunkote
Weight: 5.5 oz


This collection is a reflection of a year that split a generation wide open. It’s built for those who lived in the middle of the contradiction, who knew the price of both resistance and responsibility. The steel in these blades is as uncompromising as the ground those men walked on. The finishes are raw, intentional, and honest, bearing the soul of military design with hints of the era’s countercultural heartbeat. Acid washes, subtle textures, and elements that feel both field-worn and handmade. Each knife tells a story of someone who served, whether in combat or in conscience. This is for those who embraced the suck, not because they believed in the war, but because they believed in each other. For those who wanted peace but did what needed to be done until it came. For the ones who were drafted into chaos and came back forged in something tougher than steel.

The ‘65 Collection doesn’t pick sides. It pays respect.

Carry it in memory. Carry it for the ones who never made it back. Carry it for the ones who did, and still carry it every day.

June 02, 2025

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