The American Tomahawk Company doesn’t just do tomahawks and axes. They also make knives. One of their latest is about to drop, and it’s a slick one. The Scout Knife will be available in mid-August, so let’s take a look at what’s coming.
ATC Scout Knife
ATC’s Scout knife is inspired by the classic American Bowie. It shares the up-swept, clip-point blade but is in a lot handier size. It’s designed to be a camp utility knife, but wouldn’t be out of place strapped to your plate carrier either. The Scout is right around nine and a half inches overall and weighs just under 10 ounces. It’s big enough for camp prep and splitting kindling but not so big that it can’t be used for finer tasks. ATC says it’ll work for food prep and making fuzz sticks, too.
The Scout knife has a 4 3/4 inch blade made from Nitro V stainless steel. It has a Rockwell hardness rating of 59-60, which should lead to excellent edge retention. The blade is a stout 3/16-inch thick to take the abuse a camp or field knife might encounter. It has a matte, tumbled finish that’s low-key and easy to maintain.
The handles on the Scout knife are made from black G10. They feature vertical texturing for a positive grip without being overly aggressive. According to ATC they’ll work in wet or dry conditions, and with or without gloves. The Scout ships with an ambidextrous kydex sheath that can be set up in a variety of carry methods.
I haven’t gotten this one in hand yet, but it’s the size and style that I typically prefer for a field knife. Knowing ATC’s build quality I’m sure the Scout knife is going to be solid performer. As always, it’s backed by ATC’s “post croak” warranty that covers the lifetime of the tool, not just the person using it.
Specifications
Overall Length: 9 5/8”
Blade Length: 4 3/4”
Blade Thickness: 3/16"
Weight: 9.9 ounces without sheath
Blade: Nitro-V (HRC 59-60)
Handles: Black G10
Handle Fasteners: Grade 5 Titanium
Sheath: Kydex
MSRP: $245.00 USD For more information, check out AmericanTomahawk.com.
