Lofty Wiseman Survival Tool - Serious Survival Knife made in Sheffield

The Lofty Wiseman Survival Tool has been designed to carry out tough and arduous tasks with great efficiency. Made in Sheffield, England by Scorpion Knives. The Blade steel is EN9, induction hardened to 53-55 Rockwell on the cutting edge, with Beech handle.
Supplied in Black Cordura Sheath with belt loop.

There are two choices of blade either 11 inch or 8 inch.
Please make your blade selection below.

UK LAW STATES THAT IT IS ILLEGAL TO SELL ANY KNIFE TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18. BY PURCHASING THIS KNIFE YOU ARE DECLARING YOU ARE AGED 18 OR OVER.




‘The reason this tool was developed was because there was nothing on the market that the serious survivor could buy. There are plenty of so-called ‘survival knives’ available, but these have limitations. They are designed mainly from fighting knives and have hollow handles to accommodate a survival kit and other bolt-on goodies, so consequently fall short of requirements.
What you need in the wilderness is a tool you can rely on that does a variety of jobs and is safe to use. With those criteria in mind the tool was designed. In all my time in the military I required a tool that would cut efficiently, from saplings to mature trees. I needed to prepare game and feather wood for kindling. I required a tool to dig holes and construct traps, shelters and rafts. It must hold its edge and be easily sharpened.
These were the parameters I laid down, and with the expertise of Ivan Williams, a designer of renown, the tool was created. It was field tested by myself and surpassed all my expectations.
The handle is contoured to fit the hand so comfortably it can be used for extensive periods without discomfort. The blade is curved to give maximum cutting ability with minimum effort. It is ground to a razor edge that is easily maintained and has a double-edged point which gives it good digging capability, and is excellent for skinning and scraping hides.
The back is broad and gives it perfect balance. The sheathp