Striker - Coyote Brown

$295.00 USD
Color: Coyote Brown
Description

The Civilware Striker was design inspired by the hand-made knives of legendary Houndsman Ben Lilly.  The Striker's shape with its recurve, pronounced belly and pointed tip make up a blade that is ready for most tasks.  The straight handle is neutral, comfortable in multiple positions and full in the hand.  Comes standard with a black Kydex sheath. 

Ben Lilly was one of the last true mountain men. Growing up in the Canebrakes of Louisiana at the turn of the century Ben garnered a reputation as an incredible outdoorsman with a legendary sense of direction, he preferred foot hunting for the stealth and quiet approach, believing that it gave him 'the edge' over his quarry. Whereas the West specialized in six shooters, the south was known for knives and at the time was one of the most violent areas in the U.S. Jim Bowie famous for cold steel in Louisiana and the infamous ‘Bowie knife’ was responsible for the bloodiest knife design in U.S. history, but Ben preferred his own designs and the ‘Lilly Knife’ having grown up in a family of blacksmiths. He made knives from old files, eccentrically shaped in accordance with his own eccentricities, he tempered his knives in panther oil and preferred no metal guard. he wanted the blade sharp on both edges from tip to haft, so that if it got inside a bear or anything else for that matter, it would cut in any direction he pulled or twisted.

"There is nothing perfect but primitiveness" -- Ben V. Lilley

   

  • CPM Cru-Wear blade steel 
  • KG Gun-Kote blade finish
  • 4" blade. 4.5" handle
  • Kydex sheath
  • Made In The USA 
Specs
Mechanism Fixed Blade
Overall Length 8.5"
Blade Length 4.0"
Handle Length 4.5"
Blade Finish KG Gunkote
Steel CPM CruWear
Handle Material G10
Sheath Kydex

About this blade

Sportsman

Whether you're on the dock filleting fish or out in the field skinning deer and harvesting meat, our Sportsman category of blades is the perfect choice to get the job done. Fishermen, hunters, and recreational enthusiasts requiring task-specific cutlery should keep an eye out for this designator.

Adventure

From chopping brush for the campfire to cutting up your meal, these blades are your one-stop shop for universal adventure cutting tools. Blades with this designator represent all of our general-purpose, hard application edged steel.

Made in the USA
Every blade & tool is made right here in San Diego, CA
Veteran Owned
Founded & built by those who proudly served.
100% Made in the USA

Signature Series

Our Signature Series is a testament to our collaboration with forward-thinking brands, generating innovative design ideas to advance our products within the community. By combining the strengths of collaborative companies with our manufacturing process, we create premium products with an iconic look and feel that directly reflects both brands' values.

Fixed Blade

Fixed blades are a superior choice for knife enthusiasts, featuring blades permanently affixed to the handle for unparalleled strength and durability. Whether for survival, outdoor adventures, or tactical operations, these knives excel in reliability and are trusted by professionals worldwide.