San Michele Italian Knife Fighting

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San Michele Sub-Hilt Fighter Knife

Here is the latest San Michele fighting knife, THE SAN MICHELE SUB-HILT FIGHTER. For some time I have been studying sub hilt knives. The origins of this idea in a knife seem to be very unclear, although the famous old knife maker, now deceased, Bob Loveless is credited with making them famous. One can also see the idea, however, in certain old swords and fencing foils like the now extremely popular orthopedic grip models. There are some misconceptions on this design. One is you are restricted and locked into the forward grip only.  Now this may be so in some models but I can assure, NOT in this one, I had to play with the angle of the grip I wanted, where the balance and trigger was. Over all shape and texture of the handle and grip cap design and this is the result.

In my San Michele model blade is super smooth secure and  fast moving from forward to reverse positions, the shape and size of the handle lock it up into the palm. The grip cap doubles as a close in weapon. The Steel in the 10 inch blade is the finest Chromium high carbon blend for the hundreds of layers of Damascus and the grip is real Amber stag for great beauty and superior gripping functions in all weather, wet or dry conditions. As in all of our blades a good guard is mandatory and the trigger functions as added security so the hand is secure and safe from sliding onto the blade in combat.

The control, accuracy and power of draw cuts and snap cuts is phenomenally increased. The blade shape functions well for both thrusting and chopping. This is the knife of a professional knife artist of San Michele. This is a true knight’s blade of the art for sophisticated adepts. The high quality leather sheath can be had for vertical or horizontal cross draw use, my favorite.

These are hand made to order and you can’t get a finer balanced and designed sub hilt masterpiece of this quality for under $1500. Many cost far more than are more than mass produced ill designed ones. This is not a mass produced stainless steel unbalanced cheap blade with poorly designed ergonomics. Hand made to order with the sheath, for $350 plus postage. Allow six weeks or so to have one built for you. See my DVD on the use of the sub hilt fighter in combat as well. 

$350 + $20 USA Shipping

$350 + $40 Foreign Shipping

There are no refunds, or changing your mind on any orders for any of these custom knives. Once the order is received the maker is paid. All sales on custom made orders are final.