Kershaw Survival knife system with saw tooth back on the blade

Kershaw Survival knife system with saw tooth back on the blade, Model 1005. It is 12-5/8" overall, in pristine mint condition with original box, all accessories and papers. It comes with a full-size Brunton compass and all the original survival gear. Very well done and my favorite of the factory hollow handle survival knives from the 1980's.

This is the best one we have ever had. It is as near perfect
as you can find. We only have one get it before it is gone!

Everything in the box is pristine mint, including the knife and sheath, except the plastic bags that all the accessories come in and a few of the accessories have minimum age wear. The only thing not perfect is the waterproof survival cards. They are white but have some yellowing from age. The box has light wear. This one has a sharpening stone.

It was rated number three in a review of survival knives back in the 80's, but I do not remember the magazine or the other knives in the review.

The following is from the 1989 Kershaw catalog:
Kershaw's fixed-blade Survival Knife provides and added measure of safety in a multi-purpose knife designed for situations in the forest, outback, tundra, or anywhere a big knife for tough jobs can make the difference. It combines the sought-after features you need in functional, durable knife.

Its machete-shaped survival blade is made of Kershaw's AUS 8-A high-carbon stainless steel, sandblasted to a smooth non-reflective finish, and shaped with strong tang to assure a solid lock-up between the blade and the handle. Double cross-cut saw teeth on the back can saw through tough jobs such as wood, bone, and even metal.

The handle itself is a steel pipe covered with Kershaw's Task Force™ polymer rubber grip, which is contoured with finger grooves for positive control. The Task Force handle provides a solid non-slip grip in all conditions. The butt can be used as a hammer without damaging the knife. Its threaded butt cap features "O" rings to seal a water-tight storage tubing in the handle, which can store emergency items, such as matches and fishing hooks and line.

The oversized Cordura sheath provides two storage compartments, one for a full size compass and waterproof survival cards, which are included. This heavy duty sheath features wide loops for use with belt or leg straps, a fold down strap with quick-release clasp, and heavy-duty grommets.

Sheath Contents:

Full-sized compass
Waterproof survival cards
Reflective back-tracker strips
Medical supplies - Adhesive bandages; Antibiotic ointment; Suture & Needle; Safety pins; razor blade and more
Water purification tablets
Fishing hooks/Leaders
Monofilament line
Fluorescent flay tying yarn
Split shot
Waterproof/windproof matches
Firestarter wicks
More

The instructing waterproof survival cards are maybe the best and most helpful. Some of the things they show and explain will save your life but you may not like doing them. But as they say "at the end of the day you are either alive or dead". The survival cards are not shown in the photo below but they are 3" X 5".

The most comprehensive compact survival guide is included with this kit.

The survival cards weight 1 oz.
Five sturdy 3 in. x 5 in. plastic cards
300 Facts and Techniques, 40 First Aid.
150 Illustrations, incl. 64 Edible Plants
Contents field tested; military survival sources
Durable, weatherproof
Waterproof survival cards not shown in the photo but are included

The one we have is Pristine mint with a fold down strap. Ours does not have a quick-release clasp, as the one in the photo, as it has a Velcro strap closure. The one in the photo is Ex+. The one you get is mint+.

Price

Description	Order #	Price
Kershaw Survival knife system pristine mint condition with original box and all accessories from the late 1980's.	S-00024	Sold

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