{"product_id":"back-door-dauntless-hiker-tanto-20cv-bsatl-2023","title":"The Back Door: Used – Dauntless Manufacturing The Hiker 3.5\" Tanto Fixed Blade, 20CV, Micarta, Kydex Sheath – BS ATL 2023 Exclusive – Made in USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item is listed in The Back Door.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis knife is pre-owned and in used condition. It is fully functional, includes a certificate of authenticity, a glow-in-the-dark bead lanyard, and the original Kydex sheath. The original box is not included. This is a Blade Show Atlanta 2023 exclusive configuration and is a rare offering on the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRare show exclusive. 20CV steel. North Carolina-made fixed blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dauntless Manufacturing Hiker is a semi-custom fixed blade built in North Carolina using CNC machining, controlled heat treatment, and in-house finishing. This version is the Blade Show Atlanta 2023 exclusive configuration in 20CV steel with Micarta scales, and it does not come up often. CPM-20CV is a high-wear-resistance stainless steel that holds an edge exceptionally well and handles field conditions without demanding much maintenance in return. The Tanto profile gives you a reinforced tip and strong blade geometry built for penetrating cuts and hard utility work where a thicker tip and a sharp primary edge are the priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hiker platform features heavy jimping for grip, an unchamfered notch on the Tanto profile for striking a ferro rod, full tang construction throughout, and a precision-formed Kydex sheath built in-house at Dauntless. This knife includes a glow-in-the-dark bead lanyard and a certificate of authenticity. No box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 3.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 7.6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Thickness: 3\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Steel: CPM-20CV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Style: Tanto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Material: Micarta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Full Tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheath: Kydex (included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtras: Certificate of Authenticity, Glow-in-the-Dark Bead Lanyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox: Not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: Blade Show Atlanta 2023 Exclusive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Made in USA (North Carolina)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Tanto Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tanto profile has a reinforced tip and strong geometry for piercing and heavy use. It suits tactical tasks and hard utility work where a thick blade and a sharp knife edge are priorities. On the Hiker platform, the Tanto also features an unchamfered notch on the spine for striking a ferro rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCPM-20CV\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCPM-20CV is a high-vanadium stainless steel known for exceptional wear resistance and edge retention. It holds a sharp edge through extended hard use and resists corrosion well in field conditions. On the Hiker platform it is an ideal pairing for a knife that is meant to be carried and used hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Dauntless Manufacturing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDauntless Manufacturing builds fixed blade knives in North Carolina using aerospace-grade CNC machining, in-house heat treatment, and in-house finishing. Every Hiker ships with a lifetime warranty as standard. The Blade Show Atlanta exclusives are produced in limited quantities and rarely appear on the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dauntless Manufacturing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44179265028276,"sku":"BD-DAUNTLESS-HIKER-TANTO-20CV","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/4049\/4516\/files\/IMG_3930.jpg?v=1776274314","url":"https:\/\/lonestarknife.com\/products\/back-door-dauntless-hiker-tanto-20cv-bsatl-2023","provider":"Lone Star Knife \u0026 Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}