Thanks buddy. Appreciate that.

I'm very pleased with how the knives turned out, and the response to them has been pretty tremendous. Boker has been great to work with.

As far as the quality being there, I'm running a pass around, so you can see for yourself what the knives are like. :D There's a thread running on my Facebook page. Type "American Kami" in the search box and then like the page.

Ok, I know this isn't a knife, but since I've spent the last three years pumping the chest of this project to bring it to life, here's something you guys might be interested in... It is called The SHIIT Bag. You may have read about it on some other forums, heard guys talking about one of the earlier gen bags, or read about it in Surefire Combat Tactics.

Berry Compliant, USA made, and guaranteed for life. 1000D coated Cordura. Type 7 resin impregnated parachute webbing. Cobra buckles. Loads of Velcro for total modularity and mission configuration flexibility.

Link to Soldier Systems article, with video: http://soldiersystems.net/2013/09/04...the-shiit-bag/

Main channel is here for more details on the system: http://www.youtube.com/user/manghu67?feature=watch

Thanks for looking, guys.

Some fresh announcements:

1) I will be set up in the Vendor Tent for the USASOC Sniper Comp at the end of March. Planning on having a whole bunch of cool new stuff on display for you guys. Knives, axes, bags, and eating utensils, as well as hopefully some new swag. If you or guys from your group are going to be there, please stop by, say hello, and check out the new gear.

2) First production run of THE SHIIT Bag should be complete and arriving here around 20 November. Will post more details on those when they show up. There was a slight two week delay in production while we were waiting for Austrialpin to deliver the Cobra buckles, but I believe we're back on track now. Also, we're about to move forward with the production patterning on the THE LITTLE SHIIT / DR Jones bag. So be on the lookout for that.

3) There is a lot of new exciting stuff in the pipeline. More details on that as we get closer to release. Hopefully end of November - early December barring any manufacturing hiccups.

4) If you're here in the knife area, here's what you really came to see: Pics of some stuff that I'm finishing up this week. ManiAxe (TM) and some new midtech patterns. Hope you guys enjoy these.

5) Thanks for all of your continued patience and support, guys. It really means a lot to me. Stay safe out there!

I really like number 9 and 10 knives in your picture. How much would they sell for? Thanks.

Those would be $425 plus shipping.

Culmination of a three year project: The SHIIT Bag. Not a knife, but still awesome. I'm really pleased with how these turned out.

Me talking about the bags: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWDS239AvNM

And a couple of pics during the packing process from Thursday/Friday.

Sneak peak of the new MicrAxe. Pre-heat treat handle test fit.

In-hand pic and details over at Soldier Systems.

Hope you guys like these.

http://soldiersystems.net/2014/01/31...-kami-micraxe/

Looks like the right size and weight for camping and even backpacking. I like the functionality of the hammer head version.

Those MicrAxes look sweet !

:lifter

I agree, the hammer function looks handy for driving stakes, nails, maybe a small wedge or pounding an occasional skull.

Thanks, guys. Pretty excited about these. The thrust with these was to offer something smaller, lighter, and faster than the ManiAxe. The ManiAxe can be a real beast of an axe when you consider some of the head options. The MicrAxe weighs about the same as a 24oz framing hammer. And I've also got a "diet" version in the works too, which will be even lighter and faster.

Quick testing pic of the new MicrAxe. This is what they look like after heat treat, uncoated.

You have done it AGAIN, Brother! REALLY like these - will you have any at the USASOC sniper competition in March? Definitely want the one with the hammer head iteration!:D

molon labe:lifter

Seriously,, You might want to think about a knuckle guard??

:D:lifter:D

Tatonka316: Thanks bro! Looking forward to seeing you at The Comp. I will definitely have one of each version as samples in 0.375" thickness. One of those will be the uncoated one you see above. I am blocking aside at least a good 10 minutes or so of chopping time every day with that axe between now and then so people can see how they wear. Am also hoping to have the "diet" version (0.275" thickness) ready in time as well. I am expecting to have those back from machining the first week of March, but they will still need heat treat, coating, finishing, and sheaths. So it's going to be down to the wire.

JJ_BPK: HA! You mean like this? ;)

The question in my mind was "I wonder how long will it take me to chop a hole through this 2" seasoned cedar plank?" The answer was "Not long at all." :D

Now that's a backpacking hatchet!

You need to send me one to test in the wetness that is the PNW... for scientific purposes, and I'll bring it so that it can get Loggerized by some big guy down in Oregon at the OKCA Show in April....:cool::D

Of course, for scientific purposes... You know I'll want pictures of you in a lab coat. ;)

I have a batch of these in 0.275" thick S7 that I'm trying to get done in time for Sniper Comp. I have been kicking around the idea of trying to do a pass-around kind of thing with one of those. And then when that's over with, raffling the axe off with all proceeds going to support The GBF.

Wow!, very nice!

If you do let us know so we can promote your efforts!

hoepoe: Thanks, bud!

TS: You got it!

Ok gang, it's that time of year once again: USASOC/USAJFKSWCS Sniper Competition!

Pertinent American Kami related announcements:

1) I shall once again be manning a table in the vendor tent, so if you will be in the area, please stop by, say hello, and check out the gear. I am introducing a bunch of all new, very cool stuff this time around.

2) I am officially introducing a brand new knife pattern at the shoot, the GITFO. Hand signed prototype knives #2 and #4 will be going to the first place team. Coffee is for closers. :cool:

3) Most importantly: Hand signed GITFO prototype #1 will be raffled off on location, with 100% of the proceeds being donated to support The Green Beret Foundation. $5 per slot, buy as many slots as you want, winner selected via random number generator. I wasn't sure this knife would be finished in time until about an hour ago, so I'm putting this deal together on the fly. I'll have final details about when and where the drawing will be held once I'm on location, but it would be nice to do it at the awards ceremony Friday evening. Stop by either my table or The GBF table to enter in the drawing. Let's raise a whole mess of money to support The GBF!

Thanks gang, and see you there!

I was able to spend some time with DJ at the USASOC Sniper Competition and he has some nice gear.

Extremely nice guy and great attention to detail that shows in his products.

Thanks, DJ!

TR

GITFO announcement not good,,
PLEASE POST PICTURES... :D

It was especially entertaining watching the durability demonstration of one of his axes busting a chain wrapped around a pine tree. (The demo wasn't staged for an audience which made it even more entertaining.) The chain was a worthy opponent and nobody from around here gives a crap about pine trees so it was fun to watch the exertions. The ax eventually won with no discernible marks (let alone damage) Nice product! I certainly won't be using my Gransfors Bruk to duplicate the feat.

Agree with need pics.......ASAP:boohoo

Reaper and Peregrino, it was great meeting you guys! Appreciate the kind words. It was a privilege to be able to be there to support the guys and the competition. There were so many amazing folks there. Big thanks to Mark and Curtis for their tireless endeavors and hospitality, and Curtis specifically for tour of Pineland. :D

Peregrino: The chain was the easy part. It was those cheap Brinks locks that were a pain. The shackles on Masterlocks are hardened, so they just snap right apart. The shackles on the Brinks are much softer, so they bend all to hell and actually require a lot more effort when you're muscling them open. But leverage = winning. :cool:

Swatsurgeon and JJ_BPK: Ask and ye shall receive.

And now, something REALLY important:

On the GITFO #001 prototype drawing: My original plan was to raffle the knife off at Sniper Comp as I mentioned in my previous post from 24 March, but we all know how plans sometimes get all sideways... Since there was no Green Beret Foundation table on location and also due to my needing to be focused on the guys standing immediately in front of me at the table, I decided to hold this raffle digitally, just as I did with the last one. I also figured I'd be able to reach even more people this way and thus raise more money for The GBF, which is what's really important. All pertinent details here: https://www.firstgiving.com/fundrais...cankami/goruck Please help me get the word out on this. Again, the raffle is for pre-production prototype #001 of my new GITFO knife, and is hand signed by yours truly. Thanks gang! Your support is greatly appreciated.

But, the question remains.... did you get your engraved titanium spork?

He only had one on the table, so I figured it would be rude to boost it.:D

TR

HA!

Never thought a spork would need to be a controlled item... :eek:

QPs get special pricing on the version with the SF crest, and they are only available for those qualified to wear The Long Tab. I can also laser your ODA # on there if you wish.

Here are about half of the new GITFO knives, tumbled, ready for sharpening, sheaths, and shipping.

And two new midtech patterns I've got running right now. Green handles is Colubris II-M, coyote handles is Colubris II-S.

Amazing craftsmanship! I love the Colubris II!

The wife laughs every time I eat with my engraved spork... I think she's just jealous. But mine is the 'special' oo-Ah spork! (poking DJ with a sharp stick, inside joke)

Hi, Bill
 

Bill,

Sorry I missed you in Eugene this year.

Passed by Creswell two weeks before on business in Ashland/White City.

Next time, perhaps?

Be safe.

Greg

Thanks guys!

Lan: Newer isn't always better, but in this case, I'm happy with how the pattern has evolved.

x SF Med: You should see my silverware drawer. More like a titanium drawer now. The wife is not even phased at this stage in the game.

Kasik: Did you mean to post that in one of Bill's threads?

PM - me
 

Hey DJ - your inbox is full...just tried to PM you regarding that blade we're working on....

Hey brother, email me at info@americankami.com . Easier for me to keep track of everything that way, and I don't have to delete messages. :D

Lots of action in the shop this week. FDE and Black DLC GITFOS (and other coolness), new Rev 2 MicrAxe ready for heat treat, and a bunch of ManiAxe all finished up. Hope you guys dig.

Oh, and the Little SHIIT / DR Jones Bag project is finally a go as well:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLEX749KHYU

Bladeshow is just around the corner, and I still haven't figured out what I'm bringing yet, but I shall be there as always at table 18E. So stop by and say hello!

Duuuude that ManiAxe is the heat!!!!! Beautiful work!

Thanks TS! Glad you like 'em. And they're only getting better. Now that I'm doing all the Solidworks programming and production on them has moved back here to Omaha, I have a way more control and the lag time has been greatly reduced.

Some modifications have already been instituted that are going to make them a lot cleaner and more ergonomically correct. Looking to have something to show shortly after Bladeshow is over with. Right now it's a mad dash just to try and get things buttoned up for Atlanta.

Table knives of the full custom variety for Le Bladeshow, just about ready to heat treat.

Man, I hope that big bowie survives heat treat and re-straightening... I think I might shed a tear if I wreck that one. 10.5" blade and fat as hell.