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The QTR-4F Hannibal from QTRM5TR is an epic mega folder! It's large and stylish with a modified reverse tanto style blade that sports triple thumb studs and a flipper opener.
Perhaps the meanest knife to hit the market in at least, 5 years. The lock-up is tremendous. The blade has been carefully ground to keep much of its mass toward its tip. This results in the smoothest operation imaginable when coupled with the ORB® pivot system and tri-spoke pivot assembly.
The finger guard plays double-duty as a flipper device in the closed position. The cubist appearance of the QTR4F Hannibal knife is where it's charm lies. Though the knife does not look comfortable at a glance, its looks are quite deceiving.
The knife has amazing balance and it's design characteristics will inspire conversation whenever it's removed from the pocket for use. Grab one of these limited editions today at OsoGrandeKnives.
The QTRM5TR Boss Hog kukri knife is truly a Beast that's ready for hard use and that's why it's this weeks Killer Knife!!! The Boss Hog touts a unique G10 machining pattern on the scale. At the tip, QTRM5TR used a grinding technique which gives the edge an Appleseed shape & arched spine, perfect for heavy duty chopping. Quartermaster Knives also added a G10 lock bar stabilizer for rigidity and confidence during hard use. The 4.5 inch blade has a flipper that doubles as a finger guard and the entire package folds up friendly into standard denim pockets. Check it out right here at OsoGrandeKnives.com
Watch our video review of the Red Hot Boss Hog Kukri. If you wish to own one of these Killer Knives act fast as only 300 pieces have been made.
The QSA-1 Boss Hog knife is Q.E.M's first Kukri style blade. You'll see many styling cues that immediately classify the design as a Q.E.M. original.
A unique G10 machining pattern was created for the scale. At the tip, they've used a grinding technique which gives the edge an Appleseed shape & arched spine, perfect for heavy duty chopping.
They've added a G10 lock bar stabilizer for rigidity and confidence during hard use.
The 4.5 inch blade has a flipper that doubles as a finger guard and the entire package folds up friendly into standard denim pockets.
The Roper knife series are available in your choice of Tanto or clip point blade styles. Modeled after Warren Thomas' timeless 2.5 design, the QTRM5TR QSE-6TT is a titanium frame lock folder that is Quartermaster's new "King of EDC." Mr. Roper is their lightest, most pocket friendly design to date and it's a pleasure to hold and to carry.
Jared West, founder of Quartermaster Knives, names his knives after characters on popular TV series from his youth. Since this series only has three models, they got named after Roper Tanto, Mr. Roper and Mr. Furley. The 3.0" blade is a functional shape and the slim Titanium handle is very comfortable in the hand.
Quartermaster Knives hope with this new take on a classic design is to shed light on QTRM5TR's legitimacy as a producer of fine cutlery for all applications, not just "hard-use."
The handle edges have been beveled for added comfort in hand and it rides comfortable in the pocket with the tip up pocket clip orientation.
Overall, the Roper knives are solid, well-built EDC knives that are so lightweight you'll want to carry them everyday. The price point is excellent, especially considering that these knives are made in the USA and have solid titanium handles and premium CPM-154 blades.
The Quartermaster Roper Knives are produced in extremely limited quantities, those who wait too long will miss the opportunity of owning one of these super knives!
The Quartermaster QTR3 is now available in three variations--Bead Blast, Texas Tea (Blackwashed) and Limo Tint (Tactical Black). This super tough Tanto knife is made entirely in the USA and it's one of the best deals in our warehouse for a knife with this quality of build. These limited edition knives will go quick so get yours today!
This is the pre-production run of the NEW 2013 Quartermaster Knives QTR-5 Theodore "TC" Calvin Hawkbill which is the second karambit design in the QTRM5TR line. Each piece of this 300 limited edition run is individually serial numbered (ie) "37/100".
It's a little smaller than the QTR-2 B.A. Baracas Karambit and it's edges have been radiused for a more comfy fit in the pocket for EDC carry. Note the nice stonewash finish on both the blade and the handle. The super stout blade on this little beast is a full 3/8" thick making it the toughest blade on a karambit that we've seen.
The blade grind is excellent culminating in a needle sharp tip and as tough as karambits are to sharpen this one came with a hair shaving sharp blade right out of box. The blade steel is Carpenter CTS BD4P. BD4P alloy is a high-performance blade steel offering a fine, uniform carbide structure yielding excellent edge retention and grinding/polishing characteristics.
The hawkbill blade has a thumb slot which further differentiates it from the QTR-2. Aggressive traction grooves are nicely placed on the thumb ramp, rear handle grip and on the butt end. Lockup is via a super heavy-duty framelock. Torx head screws are used throughout. Another nice feature is the dual mountable pocket clip which makes for completely ambidextrous carry.
Lockup is via a super sturdy frame-lock mechanism which smoothly and securely locks the blade into place with the sound of a mini bank vault reminiscent of the operation found on Chris Reeves knives.
Also included is a nice padded zipper case to stow it in when not in use. Overall the QTR-5 is a magnificent example of the newest and best that the cutlery world is currently offering. Specifications:
The QTRM5TR Knives Templeton "Face" Peck QTR-3 Knife is a mid-sized tanto with a gunner's style grip. The knife blade rotates shy of 180 degrees, allowing for a more pistol grip-like feel. A finger guard moonlights as a flipper device when the knife is closed and the use of the ORB® pivot system and tri-spoke pivot assembly make this knife nearly effortless to open.
The large jimping on the blade spine act as a thumb rest and where the blade meets the frame, the jimps are continued and widened to increase confidence in your grip during heavy use. The rear of the handle is slightly elongated to allow the knife to extend slightly past your palm help with stability.
We've added ambidextrous thumb-studs which have been individually machined for extra traction. You'll find two thumb studs on each side of this knife. This is symbolic of its length and adds a touch of character where needed. Check them out at OsoGrandeKnives.com.
The Quartermaster Knives Hannibal QTR-4 Knife is one mean knife. The lock-up is tremendous. The blade has been carefully ground to keep much of its mass toward it's tip. This results in the smoothest operation imaginable when coupled with the ORB® pivot system and tri-spoke pivot assembly.
The finger guard plays double-duty as a flipper device in the closed position. The cubist appearance of the knife is where it's charm lies. Though the knife does not look comfortable at a glance, its looks are quite deceiving. The knife has amazing balance and it's design characteristics will inspire conversation whenever it's removed from the pocket for use. This tough tactical folding knife will rival the industry's very best examples of hard-core cutting tools. Check them out at OsoGrandeKnives.com.
The Quartermaster Knives H.M. Murdock QTR-1 Knife is the knife that inspired an entire range of products for QTRM5TR. Features include the ORB® pivot system and a trade-dress protected, tri-spoke pivot assembly system are the major upgrades to the frame and styling of the knife. QTRM5TR opted to use a powder metallurgy steel to further enhance the quality of the knife. Made in the USA! Check them out at OsoGrandeKnives.com.
QTRM5TR's first karambit design! Angular and industrial in appearance. An enlarged finger hole accommodates the most swollen knuckles or gloved hands. We're sure that this is the loudest statement from the karambit genre of the knife industry in years and we're excited to show it.
This knife is being produced of the same powder-metallurgy 154 ultra-premium steel that QTRM5TR'sother three knives are cut from. You'll notice the lack of small parts and the simplicity of the design. No spine-spacer means lighter weight and easier cleaning. A G-10 finger-hole spacer means smoother spins and better transitions. A jimped thumb-ramp and bi-level blade spine will soon become an industry standard once enthusiasts get their hands on this knife. Check them out at OsoGrandeKnives.com.
