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things weren't really bad in the world and you could only have one night for the rest of your life which night would you choose the founder of ultimate survival tips I get asked that question all the time over the years I've tested and reviewed hundreds of knives but I never found that one knife I could do everything I wanted so on early 2014 I started sketching integrating elements from blades I loved along with features that had never been seen before in one knife like a micro survival kit in the handle a two-in-one switchable nylon and Kydex sheath that's packed with features and a rugged knife built for tough jobs with the finesse of a fine carving tool it's called the MS k1 MALDI scenario knife to build a knife like this I knew I needed help it's like teamed up with knife legend Jeff Freeman the award-winning designer of many iconic gerber knives like the oh six Auto and the LMF - survival knife tossed around some ideas and you know he sent me some sketches for things that he wanted you know and we just developed it from there we said okay well let's let's make a product together and so he was able to tell me the things as a product designer did this product should do and I was able to come up with solutions present them to him and he could test him in a real world scenario every msk one is fashioned from a single piece of quarter-inch full-tang steel that runs from piercing tip to rock crushing but making it one of the thickest most durable blades you can buy for the msk one we chose american-made black oxide coated d2 semis stainless high carbon steel because it's ridiculously tough extremely wear resistant holds a razor-sharp edge the center-aligned clip point is exceptional for piercing detailed tip carving a precision drilling when I conceptualize the msk one one of my major goals was to create a knife combine the power of a full size chopper with the finesse and fine cutting ability found mostly in smaller blades we accomplished this by raising the blade spine which effectively shifts the center of gravity forward just enough to make the MS k1 an incredible chopper while the jump thumb ramp increases knife control and directs thumb pressure toward the edge making every cut precise and efficient for more intricate cutting and carving tasks the oversize toil allows you to safely grip the knife fraction of an inch from the blade for incredible control for handling comfort and grip Jeff started with advanced economic modeling software to ensure that the MS k1 handle was shaped to perfectly fit the human hand we chose canvas micarta handle slabs because of their durability natural feel shock absorption and comfort and cold and wet environments front and rear guards keep your hand in place while cutting chopping pounding smashing or breaking things using the MS k1 stout button pummeled mark was this fire symbol our curved bubble and fire steel striker gives you maximum leverage and the ability to generate an aim more sparks at your tender than a straight edge for quicker more efficient fire starting for permit of fire generation we've developed the first ever center balanced stainless steel bow drill divot it transforms your knife into a solid low resistance hands fuck it that's reversible for right and left-handed users with the handle slabs removed three strategically placed lanyard holes make it easy to add your favorite paracord wrap or lash the msk 1/2 a branch to make a spear I remember when I was a kid and I got my first survival knife with a hollow handle and a survival kit inside I felt like Rambo even though the knife was terrible and the survival kit was mostly a gimmick so my goal was to develop the first truly useful handle survival kit including hard to improvised items that could actually help you stay alive in a survival situation to do this I worked with a team at was ooh survival gear to develop a micro survival kit for the msk one that includes items for fire starting water collection and purification fishing traps and snares navigation repairing gear and first aid I've designed a lot of fixed blades and in this case three or four rounds four rounds of prototypes and I don't know how many months of testing by fifty-fifty we spent as much time on the knife as we have on the sheath we didn't say hey that's good enough or that's fine in this case we just wanted to get it right switchback ACS adaptable carry system is the first she's package that switches from a feature rich black ballistic nylon sheath to a low-profile black Kydex sheath by removing a single bolt both shoes have a generous array of grommet holes that are designed to fit optional add-on tools like the MS k1 fire steel holder and msk mini neck knife MOLLE webbing on the front of the nylon sheath is designed to accept msk one kit pouches that are currently in development strap the MS k1 to any MOLLE compatible gear and carry the MS k1 and either the standard or drop leg positions be able to take the whole thing all the way through from here's just sketching some idea and here's a bunch of things I'd like it to do - actually this is what we're going to market with I mean that's that's pretty cool it's a lot of work but it also gives you a big sense of ownership as you can see ms k1 is much more isn't a tough all-around survival knife it's a complete survival system which you can use for your lifetime and then pass on to the next generation now we need your help your support will enable us to complete our first production run a hand-built each knife right here in America now I realize at the end of the day this knife is not gonna fit every budget I really wish it did but for those who make the investment the MS k1 may be the single best survival purchase you ever make if you'd like to be the first to get your hands on the MS k1 or other items like the MS k1 mini neck knife please back this project share it with your friends and family thanks for your support you you