{"product_id":"model-1","title":"Model 1","description":"\u003ch4\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSheath Included: Kydex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length: 6 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length: 2.5 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness: .125 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel: 80CrV2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrind: Scandi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst and foremost: Thank you to all our partners and customers who have made this knife a reality. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 1 is our first production knife, and here is its story.  In the fall of 2025, I forged a pocket fixed blade for myself - it was small, simple, and tough.  I admired the knife because it was so minimalistic and yet so capable of handling all the cutting chores I threw at it.  If push came to shove, it could take a beating better than a folding knife, but it still carried in a way that was even more compact and pocketable than many folders.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI thought other people might enjoy these characteristics, too.  Furthermore, I knew the minimalist approach to the construction would keep the price highly affordable for the customer.  This is extremely important to me.  There are a lot of companies that make great knives, but far fewer companies that make great knives and maintain reasonable prices.  In recent years, prices for many fixed blade knives have gotten particularly absurd, in my opinion.  This sets customers up for disappointment if the performance of the knife does not meet expectations.  With our knives, we strive to keep the value clearly apparent to our customers, while maintaining quality and performance.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nordic countries are a region of the world that still produces very high quality knives at very reasonable prices.  That's why Finland was a natural choice when deciding where to have these knives produced in larger quantities.  The Laurin Metalli factory did an amazing job - I'm so pleased with how these came out and can't wait to work with this team again.  My head is full of ideas for useful, inexpensive knives that we can deliver to the market together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI absolutely love the versatility of the Model 1.  This knife can be a lot of different things to different people, and I think it can meet a handful of needs really well.  As an EDC fixed blade, it maintains easygoing pocketability but can tackle big or small cutting chores.  To borrow a term from our beloved Spyderco friends, it's a \"little big knife.\"  For some people, this knife will be complementary to a folding knife.  For others, the Model 1 will be a sidekick for a larger fixed blade outdoors.  It's perfectly at home in the pocket, pack, or car and ready to be used for outdoors and indoors cutting tasks alike. We can't wait to see where these knives go to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo help maximize the usability of this knife, I decided to go with kydex sheaths.  Like many other knife users, I've come to appreciate kydex as a functional and durable sheath material. These sheaths are made by Armory Plastics, who have produced some of the very best kydex sheaths available to the knife community.  Armory Plastics has been a wonderful partner throughout this process, and I think the final result speaks for itself.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was important to me to make this sheath compatible with some of the most convenient hardware on the market for everyday carry.  Our recommended attachment system for this knife is the Ulticlip Slim 2.2.  It's just the right size for this sheath and provides a secure and versatile carry solution without being bulky.  If you would like us to include an installed Ulticlip Slim 2.2 with your order, please select that option above.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the Model 1 is made to be there when you need it and designed to be used heavily.  I hope you start using your knife right away.  If the minimalist nature of our first model isn't up your alley - don't worry!  We're already working on our next production knife, and it will be larger and feature more in the way of handle thickness.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for your support and stay tuned!  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chu Knife Company","offers":[{"title":"No \/ None","offer_id":43081485910121,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No \/ Red Paracord","offer_id":43121979719785,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No \/ #36 Bank Line (2.2mm Black)","offer_id":43121979752553,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ None","offer_id":43081488302185,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ Red Paracord","offer_id":43121979785321,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ #36 Bank Line (2.2mm Black)","offer_id":43121979818089,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/2537\/8153\/files\/IMG_4432.jpg?v=1776102590","url":"https:\/\/chuknifeco.com\/products\/model-1","provider":"Chu Knife Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}