Tom Hetmanski Custom Boot Knife 

 Tom Hetmanski was a custom knife maker known for high-quality tactical and combat blades, including boot knives, until his passing in 2002. Because he is no longer active, his knives are considered rare collector's items. His work is known for its craftsmanship and rarity, with one of his American Bowie knives famously displayed in the Ronald Reagan Library.

Custom Boot Knife Details

• Blade Construction:  Satin blade with a sharpened and serrated top edge, utilizing .188" blade stock and a 1.193" blade depth.
• Handle & Tang: Full tang construction for superior strength, often featuring micarta scales.
• Blade : OAL  6 3/4"  Blade  3 3/4"
• Weight: Around 5.8 ounces
• Made in the 1990`s

• Has been sharpened
• No sheath
• Condition is excellent , see grading chart below and 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.