Chris Reeve Knives SEBENZA 25 S35VN Come and Take It Gonzales Flag

Brand New in Box with all Paperwork. ACTION CONCEPTS is a CRK Authorized Dealer. In early January 1831, Green DeWitt. Wrote to Ramón Músquiz, the top political official of Bexar, and requested armament for defense of the colony of Gonzales. The small bronze cannon was received by the colony and signed for on March 10, 1831, by James Tumlinson, Jr.

The swivel cannon was mounted to a blockhouse in Gonzales, Texas. And later was the object of Texas pride. At the minor skirmish known as the Battle of Gonzales. The first battle of the Texas Revolution against Mexicoa small group of Texans. Forces who had orders from Col. As a symbol of defiance, the Texans had fashioned a flag. Containing the phrase "come and take it" along with a black star and an image of the cannon which they had received four years earlier from Mexican officials. This was the same message that was sent to the Mexican government when they told the Texans that they had to return their cannon; failure to comply with the Mexicans' original demands led to the failed attempt by the Mexican military to forcefully take back the cannon.

Sebenza 25: Making the Best Even Better Virtually every year since the inception of the Sebenza in 1987 has seen small, incremental developments, improvements and changes. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Sebenza in 2012, Chris brought some new concepts to the Sebenza 25. Large Hollow Grind Technologythe first blade to feature this new grind that blends the best of hollow and flat grinds.

Shaped phosphor bronze washer on the lock side brings additional stability to that side of the blade. One-eighth inch ceramic ball acts as the interface between the lock bar and the blade, and doubles to drop into the detent, ensuring the blade stays in place when closed.

Larger perforations in the washers reduce friction, store more lubricant and offer space for small dirtparticles to move away from the blade/washer interface, helping to prevent blade action from becoming sticky. 416 Heat treated stainless steel stop pin is interference fit into the lock side of the handle. At 0.140 (3.56mm), the blade is more robust than previous Sebenza models. SPECIFICATIONS: Blade Material: CPM S35VN Stainless Steel Blade Hardness: 58-59 RC Blade Length: Large - 3.625" (92 mm) Blade Thickness: 0.14" (3.56 mm) Overall Length: 8.335" (212 mm) Handle Length: 4.71" (147.64 mm) Handle Material: 6Al4V Titanium Handle Thickness: 0.150 (3.8 mm) Weight: 5.2 oz.

(145 g) Fittings: 303 Stainless Steel Double Thumblugs: 6Al4V Titanium Pocket Clip: 6Al4V Titanium. The item "Chris Reeve Knives SEBENZA 25 S35VN Come and Take It Gonzales Flag" is in sale since Saturday, December 20, 2014. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Folding Knives\Modern (1970-Now)\Custom Manufactured". The seller is "bodromarsh" and is located in Austin, Texas. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Chris Reeve Knives
• Country of Manufacture: United States