This is a Cold Steel SK-5 Laredo bowie which was rehandled by it's owner in micarta. The handle held up solid throughout the field tests. The increased length and material density improved it's power without decreasing mobility.
A factory CS laredo is an impressive blade indeed.
Laredo:
Steel: SK-5 High carbon
Blade: 10.5"
Handle: Custom Linen Micarta
Overall 16"
Weight: approx 1 lb
Grind: Flat ground
Very nice handle work. I've always been a big fan of Micarta.
CONQUE5T 1 year ago