TRC Knives South Pole, Apocalypse Finish Elmax, Black Canvas Micarta, survival knife

The TRC Knives South Pole, Apocalypse Finish Elmax, Black Canvas Micarta is a large and robust survival knife, made in Lithuania. The source of inspiration for the South Pole was Roald Amundsen. This Norwegian explorer was the first man to ever reach the South Pole. He was known for his excellent preparation with which he could handle all possible situations. With the TRC South Pole you will be just as prepared!

TRC Knives South Pole blade

The TRC Knives South Pole has a blade made from Elmax steel. A strong type of steel that is corrosion resistant and retains its sharpness for a long time. The flat grind is applied by hand in the TRC workshop. This rarely happens with production knives. With a 4.4 mm blade thickness you will always have enough strength in hands for survival tasks. At the same time the edge is nice and thin to make sure the knife cuts properly. This version is enhanced with the popular Apocalypse finish. It makes the blade look like it has come straight out of the furnace. As a result, each knife is unique. Something to take into account: TRC has stated that the Apocalyptic finish is a little more sensitive to rust. However, this also means that the knife will look even more brutal over time.

TRC Knives South Pole Micarta handle

The handle is made from micarta. It might be hard to see on the photograph, but the surface has been enhanced with a subtle diamond texture. As a result, you will have even more grip over the knife. Because the curved tang of the blade protrudes from the handle it will feel even better in hand. The screws with the three holes add to the knife and really turn the whole into something remarkable.

TRC Knives South Pole sheath

The TRC Knives South Pole comes with a stunning kydex sheath. It beautifully fits around the knife, you can definitely tell that a lot of attention was paid to it. The sheath is enhanced with a flexible belt loop with can also be converted for left-handed use. Of course, you can also select your own mounting method and screw this to the mounting holes. Please note: kydex almost always leaves behind small scratches on the blade as it slides in and out of the sheath. This is normal.