Thanks, S. H.!
Jay you need a section on your website that displays only "beasts" of this style. There is no
way that you can accurately describe weapons of this style and be believed.
Over the decades I have seen a lot of survival knives, military issue knives and knives made by self-proclaimed experts that are one time used and thrown away for all practical purposes. Your creations
will last my lifetime and my heirs lifetime as well.
Thank you again!
Best always:
P.
Jay,
I was tracking the package eagerly and was happy to find it arrived a day early. The knife is simply
beautiful. Without being prone to hyperbole- it is the best knife I have ever held by far. I am
so, so impressed. The balance is absolutely perfect. This is a beast of a knife, but it fits my
hand like it was made for it- feels like an extension of my arm. The geometry of the blade is so
perfectly symmetrical and the the cutting edge is surgical.
I remember reading your website where it says that you "make the real thing." I believed that
statement when I read it, but now I feel what you mean. This is no factory production knife.
I know our men in combat who carry your knives have confidence that the knife will stand up to
any challenge. The kydex sheath is awesome and it locks the blade without even a slight jiggle.
The accessories are such a nice touch and I greatly appreciated that you put that much thought
into the components that would compliment the knife/sheath.
Jay, this is the finest object I have ever purchased. Thank you for being the professional that you are.
Sincerely,
--C. B.
Hi Jay,
Thanks for checking in; I received the Arctica today.
Wow! There is no way I can describe how impressed I am with this knife.
The pictures on your website are great, but they just don't compare to
experiencing the reality. It's going to take me days to get used to every
detail, especially with so many great accessories included, so here are
my very first impressions:
The balance is perfect; that big rear bolster really balances out the
hefty blade so that it pivots perfectly on the first two fingers of my
grip; combined with the thumb rise, this thing handles like a much lighter
knife.
At first I thought the space between the bolsters was a little large for
my hand, then I realized, a knife like this was designed for guys who wear
gloves! Sure enough, with a pair of shooting gloves the grip is perfect.
The flat finish is ideal for a no-nonsense work knife, and the squared-off
file work adds detail without being "showy" (which I don't think would suit it).
I love how all the metal parts on the sheath and it's accessories match the
finish on the knife.
There are so many other impressive details, but you're a busy guy, and anyway
the point is I couldn't be happier, thank you so much for making this knife and
giving me the opportunity to own it.
You have a customer for life; I'm already
looking at some of your inventory knives!
Thanks again,
J.
Hello Jay,
I sat down to open the package containing Arctica with a bit of trepidation, expecting a complex system that would require some work to appreciate. After first admiring your impeccable and beautiful work on the obviously made-for-business-use leather sheath, I laid out the rest of the box's contents. As I did, the first thought I had regarding the Arctica knife and tactical sheath was, "This is the real deal."
What a great looking handle, with the brass fibers providing a visual texture that made me want to pick up the knife. Taking the knife, in the sheath, in hand and appreciating the solidity of it as a unit is a striking tactile indicator of how tight the design and implementation is. This is a precision piece of engineering. I'm relieved that the handle isn't too large for my hand. Now to the really fun part, hitting that locking-mechanism release with the tip of my thumb and drawing the blade from the sheath. And then doing it again and again, just to enjoy it; it locks securely with no play of knife in sheath, but releases so easily with the natural draw grip. I wondered if you had an "Aha!" moment when you thought of the design.
This is a robust knife, with the feel that only the best tools have. To me that feeling is, "I trust this tool to get the job done. I can rely on it to perform whenever I need it, under hard use and bad conditions."
Setting the knife aside for a bit I go back to the sheath and its functionality. I find the HULA ingenious and it makes so much sense to have this attached to the sheath rather than a separate attachment point elsewhere. Moreover, the ball joint lets me put light wherever I want it, with the paddle-tensioner easily adjusted with a gloved hand. At this point I am certain this is going on the sternum harness.
Jay the integration of the fire starter and diamond sharpener are well done and together with the spare parts and accessories, to say nothing of the sternum harness, complete this "ultimate package." All of your detailed instructions are a valuable resource, but my initial trepidation about the system was unwarranted. What you've built is precise, robust and intuitive. You did the thinking so I can do the 'doing.' I think my words of appreciation for Aquila were more concise, but I've had such a good time this afternoon getting to know this Arctica that I wanted to share my delight.
Again, much respect for your knowledge, skill, precision and attitude. To be the pinnacle of human endeavor in a chosen field is indeed righteous.
Thank You,
--M.
Thank you, it is an amazing work of art and an incredible knife. Outstanding! Thanks again.
--K.
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