Piranha Mini-Guard Auto Knife, CPM-S30V Black Blade

Piranha knives have certainly made their mark in the automatic knives arena for their tight tolerances, consistent quality and competitive pricing. Thanks to their unique custom-like anodized handle colors and a multitude of knife models with their respective blade variations, Piranha can most certainly appeal to every knife user. All models feature all-stainless steel hardware in addition to a titanium pocket clip. The Mini-Guard stems for the same style as the Bodyguard series but in a smaller size. This knife showcases aircraft grade aluminum handle scales that have been chamfered, rounded and polished for a comfortable and ergonomic feel and offers a classic stiletto style design coupled with modern materials. This model, the 7BLKTAC, features a solid black handle and a single-edged spear point style blade in a black finish and the pocket clip is designed for tip up carry only. Made in the USA.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Blade Length: 2.9"
• Overall Length: 6.6"
• Blade Material: CPM-S30V
• Blade Finish: Black
• Handle Length: 3.7"
• Handle Material: T6-6061 Aluminum
• Weight: 1.8 oz.

Viable, Vibrant, Varied, and Vital

Just like a real piranha, the Piranha Mini-Guard is small in the hand. It is powerful in cutting and withstanding time and the elements. And the Piranha is quick to spring into action. You can definitely feel the vibes coming off of the Piranha Mini-Guard. Four words come to mind when looking at the knife: Viable, Vibrant, Varied, and Vital. All the characteristics of Mini-Guard fall into one of these four words. Like how the name of the knife suggests, the Piranha Mini-Guard is there to watch over and protect the user. It is capable of doing this because of the attributes it boldly carries.

Viable

Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines viable as: capable of being done or used; capable of succeeding. That is exactly what the Piranha Mini-Guard is, viable. This knife has much potential to it. Built with premium materials and crafted with perfection, the Mini-Guard is ready to work.

Specs

Included with each Piranha Mini-Guard is a full sheet of the specifications for the knife. Here are many of those specifications that demonstrate how viable of a knife this is:

·Overall Length: 6.6"

·Closed Length: 3.7”

·Blade Length: 2.9"

·Blade Thickness: 0.100"

·Blade Material: CPM-S30V

·Blade Edge: Straight or Combo Edge

·Blade Style: Stiletto

·Handle Material: 6061-T6 Type 3 Hard Coat Anodized Aircraft Alloy

·Weight: 1.8 oz.

·Clip: Titanium Tip-up Carry Pocket Clip

·Sheath: None

·Made in USA

The Mini-Guard is capable of holding its own, especially with its larger brother the Piranha Bodyguard. Below is how the two measure up. While the Mini-Guard is smaller, it is not pathetic or miniature in might next the Bodyguard.

This lightweight champion of a knife is just a tad bit smaller, but is built of the same tough material. CPM-S30V is considered to be one of the best steel types available. This American made steel is quite capable of retaining an edge and is able to withstand high pressures due to its high ductility. Combining all of these attributes with its corrosion resistance, CPM S30V steel is known as a Super Steel and typically found in higher-end tactical knives as well in custom knives. This steel was created as a joint effort between Dick Barber of Crucible Industries and knifemaker Chris Reeve. With this fine steel, the knife is more capable of handling any job it encounters.

Varied

Again, the dictionary defines varied as: having many forms or types; diverse.

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