Vintage Katz Lion Hunter ~ 1990`s to early 2000`s

Hollow ground and flared at the butt for greater control and handling ability.
A  full 2 inches of Jimping (cut-marks) for finger or thumb support and control.

XT80 Stainless (AUS-8A) (58-59 Rockwell “C” scale.

Blade Type: Fixed, Full Tang construction, Bead Blast Finish,  Made in Japan.
Blade Thickness: 5 mm
Blade Length: 6.13″ Hollow ground with Satin Finish
Handle: Checkered Kraton
Overall Length: 10 3/4″

• Stainless steel hilt and pommel
• Thong hole
• Original sheath, no box
• Near mint condition ( minor patina and pitting on pommel ), see photos

NKCA Grading system

MINT: A factory fresh knife, absolutely original as it came from the manufacturer, not carried or sharpened, a perfect knife.

NEAR MINT: A new knife that has seen sometimes, show some slight carry or shop wear, blades snap perfectly, handles show no cracks.

EXCELLENT: Shows no more than 10% blade wear, handles are sound, no cracks, blades snap good.

VERY GOOD: About 25% blade wear, slight cracks in handles, may have one lazy blade, stamping clearly visible to the naked eye, no blades changed or repaired.

FAIR: 50% blade wear, blades lazy, cracks and chips in handles, handles replaced with same type, blades repaired, stampings faint but readable with a glass.

POOR: Blades very worn, handles bad or missing, blades have been replaced with the same type, reading of the stamp is almost impossible, even with a glass, good mostly only for parts.