Kizlyar Supreme YETI made with PGK steel! WOW!!
Kizlyar Supreme are just soaring ahead with some fantastic models/designs. The YETI is no exception!
The YETI is made with PGK steel. PGK is a specialty steel (EN ISO 4957) manufacturered by Friedr. Lohmann GmbH) enhanced with a significant percentage of: Tungsten (W) at 1.5% and almost 2% Vanadium (V) in a moderate Chromium content (8.5% Cr); Silicon 0.95% (Si), 1.5% Molybdenum (Mo), Manganese (Mn 0.40%), Carbon content 1.15%(C).
Lohmann Steel's designation for this steel is: 1.2895. The Letters PGK is the name given to this steel by the American client (presumably) this would be Latrobe LSS, see here: ( Reference Lohmann pers comm. 2019 with A. Wirtz).
PGK is also like D2, an air hardening tool steel with similar great wear resistance but much greater toughness than D2. See the data sheet here. In fact PGK is being hailed as a D2 on steroids!
By the way Lohmann GmbH specialise in knife steels for hunting applications.
PGK is a great choice for such a knife design from Kizlyar Supreme, as the YETI. The YETI has been hardened to HRC 61-62. Kizlyar Supreme are using a proprietary surface treatment they are calling "Tac Wash" which avoids reflections, yet at the same time does not easily display scratches upon the blade surfaces.
The blade length is perfect for many camp tasks, at 5" or 120mm, with a tang thickness of approx. 4mm. The manufacturer's specifications can be seen here.
The G10 handle design is also very interesting. It is extremely comfortable, zero hotspots and holding it in the "safety grip" position, Zero hotspots too,
the latter being very important for prolonged carving activity.
The Kizlyar Supreme YETI is a full tang knife and has a lanyard hole and smooth butt end. In short this is a very
"low stress" very functional outdoor knife with exceptional cutting ability and usefulness around the camp, hunting and fishing activities. The weight, size and design (Full flat grind- narrow profiled drop point) makes its perfect for hiking either day hikes or longer. The high HRC isn't a problem for PGK either.
The YETI comes with a rusty brown coloured split leather scabbard which has a dangler loop and a standard vertical belt loop, plus a provision loop for a fire steel.
The scabbard is well-stitched and riveted and has a welt. There is one properly fitting knife retention strap made from the same piece of leather that comprises the main sheath. The fit is spot on.
Anyway stick around and I'll show the Kizlyar Supreme in Action in the bush.
Ok here is the field review
BushCampingTools
The YETI is made with PGK steel. PGK is a specialty steel (EN ISO 4957) manufacturered by Friedr. Lohmann GmbH) enhanced with a significant percentage of: Tungsten (W) at 1.5% and almost 2% Vanadium (V) in a moderate Chromium content (8.5% Cr); Silicon 0.95% (Si), 1.5% Molybdenum (Mo), Manganese (Mn 0.40%), Carbon content 1.15%(C).
Lohmann Steel's designation for this steel is: 1.2895. The Letters PGK is the name given to this steel by the American client (presumably) this would be Latrobe LSS, see here: ( Reference Lohmann pers comm. 2019 with A. Wirtz).
PGK is also like D2, an air hardening tool steel with similar great wear resistance but much greater toughness than D2. See the data sheet here. In fact PGK is being hailed as a D2 on steroids!
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| LSS PGK tool steel, blade surface proprietary "Tac-Wash" |
By the way Lohmann GmbH specialise in knife steels for hunting applications.
PGK is a great choice for such a knife design from Kizlyar Supreme, as the YETI. The YETI has been hardened to HRC 61-62. Kizlyar Supreme are using a proprietary surface treatment they are calling "Tac Wash" which avoids reflections, yet at the same time does not easily display scratches upon the blade surfaces.
The blade length is perfect for many camp tasks, at 5" or 120mm, with a tang thickness of approx. 4mm. The manufacturer's specifications can be seen here.
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| The YETI (made in Russia) has a comfortably sized blade for the wilderness plus the picnic, the latter without looking like some survivalist and at the same time not looking like some woose! |
The G10 handle design is also very interesting. It is extremely comfortable, zero hotspots and holding it in the "safety grip" position, Zero hotspots too,
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| Knife grip shown in "safety position". Not all handle designs are comfortable in this grip. It is this grip which can be used to safety carve wood via moving the object, not the knife. The YETI's design is highly suited to this manoeuvre. |
The Kizlyar Supreme YETI is a full tang knife and has a lanyard hole and smooth butt end. In short this is a very
"low stress" very functional outdoor knife with exceptional cutting ability and usefulness around the camp, hunting and fishing activities. The weight, size and design (Full flat grind- narrow profiled drop point) makes its perfect for hiking either day hikes or longer. The high HRC isn't a problem for PGK either.
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| LSS PGK tool steel, blade surface proprietary "Tac-Wash" |
The scabbard is well-stitched and riveted and has a welt. There is one properly fitting knife retention strap made from the same piece of leather that comprises the main sheath. The fit is spot on.
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| Well-stitched, reinforced with rivets, fire steel loop and a dangler loop are all features I expect in the quality products of Kizlyar Supreme. |
Anyway stick around and I'll show the Kizlyar Supreme in Action in the bush.
Ok here is the field review
BushCampingTools
Thanks for sharing nice information about knife for Camping with us. i glad to read this post.
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