Sliwkosky Knives Nessy | Sleipner Green Canvas Micarta

Sliwkosky Knives Nessy | Sleipner Green Canvas Micarta is a powerful survival knife in the style of the nessmuk blade, known thanks to its popularization by the nineteenth-century American popularizer of life in the bosom of nature Georg “Nessmuk” Sears.

Nessy is a rather loose reference to the shape, because its dimensions are more similar to the size of a machete, etc. The intention of the contractor (knifemaker Jakub Sliwka) in this particular case was to obtain a very durable knife, which can certainly be used as a survival knife and will handle most of the demanding tasks that we can meet in the forest or more demanding terrain. To achieve the desired effect, the knife uses Sleipner steel, known for its resistance to chipping and overload resistance. The size of the whole is 335 mm, with the shape of the blade itself and the profiling of the handle in a way that prevents the knife from slipping out of the hand of the whole, it even encourages you to work such as: clearing the area for the camp, baring wood, cutting trees, branches, etc.

Sliwkosky Knives Nessy | Sleipner Green Canvas Micarta was designed for survival use.

Sliwkosky Knives Nessy | Sleipner Green Canvas Micarta has a black acid stonewash Sleipner steel blade, Green Canvas Micarta handle with orange G10 liners and a olive Kydex holster.

About Sliwkosky Knives

Sliwkosky Knives makes knives of various styles. Regardless of their use, be it outdoor or kitchen, it produces knives according to its individual concept, design and material consistent with the intended purpose of each of them. In this way, products of very high quality and accuracy of workmanship are created. All work is done manually using machines adapted to his needs. Production stages, such as cutting the knife shape, hardening, grinding, sharpening, processing the material on the handle and holster, take place in his workshop. The final product is refined with its shape and color and is a solid tool for the future user.

Strong Sleipner steel as the core of the knife construction

Nessy knife is a full tang design made of Sleipner steel. Sleipner is a high-quality alloy steel, with its properties significantly exceeding the tool steels commonly available on the market. This steel is very resistant to mechanical damage (chipping, etc.), twisting and overloading. Sharpens relatively easily and remains sharp for a long time. With proper treatment, it has quite good anti-corrosion properties. Due to its high impact strength, Sleipner steel is eagerly used in large-size knives, naturally intended for extreme use.

Universal blade for any task

Nessmuk-style blade with a spine of 6.3 mm (0.25″),  with a “Nightmare Grind” (double grind style), ensures smooth cutting and performing various tasks (planing, baring, grubbing, cutting trees, pruning branches, etc.). We have a 196 mm blade at our disposal, the spine of which is deliberately sharpened, allowing for efficient work with the flint.

Robust and ergonomic micarta handle

Grips are made of green micarta, resistant to moisture, temperature changes, most solvents and acids, with high resistance to mechanical damage. Micarta, known for its excellent properties, also visual (it can be styled like a natural material), has a non-slip, rough structure. Under the micarta grips there are spacers made of  G10 composite. The knife is equipped with a handguard that prevents the hand from slipping on the blade. The handle has a hole at its end, which is used to additionally secure the knife against loss with a rope, paracord, etc.

Kydex sheath

The knife has a sheath made of hand-formed Kydex material characterized by high impact and scratch resistance, characterized by low moisture absorption, resistant to various weather conditions and many chemicals. In the presented model, the holster is made of green material.

We attach the holster to the belt with a webbing eyelet made of durable nylon. To backpacks, harness elements, we attach it with a string or paracord threaded through the holes in the holster, which can also be used to attach additional accessories (e.g. tinder, etc.).

Specification

• Blade: fixed blade (full tang); nessmuk blade style with double grind (Nightmare Grind); curved cutting edge
• Steel: Sleipner (58-59 HRC); acid stonewash finish
• Handle: Green Canvas Micarta + orange G10 liners
• Sheath: black Kydex
• Contents: knife,  Kydex sheath, certificate, packaging box
• Dimensions: total length: 335 mm | 13.19″; blade length: 196 mm | 7.72″, blade thickness: 6,3 mm | 0.25″; handle length: 127 mm | 5.00″
• Weight: 554 g | 19.54 oz  without sheath, 710 g | 25.04 oz with sheath
• Producer: Sliwkosky Knives, Poland

Warranty

Knives are covered by a lifetime warranty. This warranty provides protection against defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty applies to both the knife and its sheath. If the product covered by this warranty fails due to a manufacturing defect the producer will repair it without charge, or replace it, at our discretion. Only original, unaltered and unmodified items are covered by this warranty.

The warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, improper care, negligence, normal wear and tear, or the natural breakdown of colors and materials over an extended period of time and use. Damage not covered under the warranty may be repaired for a reasonable rate. In such cases, a fee will be also charged for shipping.

If you have any questions please contact us.

Maintenance

1. Remember! Every of our knives are extremely sharp, so be careful when handling them!
2. Do not use your knife for something besides it’s intended purpose! Do not use the knife as a can opener, screwdriver, chisel, hammer, crowbar etc.
3. After using your knife with sea water, blood, fruits or other corrosive mediums, always rinse the knife with fresh water and dry it off.
4. Do not wash the knife with harder chemicals or in the dishwasher. This may damage or destroy the knife.
5. Before storing your knife, apply thin film of high-quality gun oil or special knife oil or wax to knives. We recommend that you always keep your knife and sheath clean and dry when not in use.
6. Always keep your knife sharp, so it can always take care of you.