Cobra II Redux

Here is a photo of the second version of the Cobra II. This one was forged by Nick Rossi. It has a completely different feel and look to it even though it fits within the general pattern I supplied. The Cobra II idea is descended from the DS#4 shown in the photo at the bottom. It has been many years and a lot of experimentation since that first design and now I have to decide which version of the Cobra II to offer to my customers. I suppose I could make it optional but that could get to be a problem trying to stock any knives. Shown here are the original Cobra (top) and the two newest prototypes.

As you might remember from a recent post, the Cobra II is in response to some who wanted a bigger, badder Cobra for a combat application. This last version has blended/blurred the lines, more than the other one, based on the maker's preference. Both knives balance right at the finger cut-out. The G-10 handle scales are pinned with three pieces of stainless tubing. G-10 is an interesting material and very popular but it is too slippery for my tastes. Shown below is the Rossi prototype and my original design the DS #4.

Happy Thanksgiving!