Knife "Shtrafbat" A & R, Zlatoust: review, specifications and reviews

A knife for our ancestors has always been an indispensable tool both in hunting and in everyday life. He gained special popularity during the war. When the arrows or bullets were running, a knife was used. In an experienced hand, he turned into a formidable weapon, and the Russian tradition of knife fighting always horrified the enemy.

Today, many manufacturers are engaged in the manufacture of combat knives. Among them, Zlatoust firm A & R enjoys special popularity among fans of cold steel. For the basis of many products, they took the legendary "Scout Knife" (HP) in 1940. He also became the prototype of such a popular economic tool as a knife "Shtrafbat".

About the manufacturer

Knife "Shtrafbat" is manufactured by A & R company in Zlatoust (Russia). The manufacturer borrowed the subjects and design elements of the knife "Scout" (HP).

The motives of the famous Soviet cold steel were reflected in the production of its modern household counterpart. No less popular than his older combat brother, was the cutting knife "Penalty" (A & R). Customer feedback indicates excellent performance and performance of the product.

What is the product?

Knife "Shtrafbat" is presented for the buyer in several variants. Leather, plastic and wood are used to make the handle. The hilt itself can be one-piece or set, consisting of plastic, leather or wooden plates.

For the manufacture of the blade, corrosion-resistant steel is used. Combat knives are considered to be "Scout knife", "Penalty" refers to the category of cutting tools.

Design Features

Such products should not exceed 15 cm in accordance with GOST standards. In the knife blade before the "Shtrafbat" handle there is no unsharpened part (heel). As a result, it becomes impossible to put a finger behind the guard. In order to carry the knife "Shtrafbat" to the category of household appliances, the developers equipped him with a boot that is thinner than that of HP. The lateral surfaces of the blade on both sides are equipped with narrow and short lobes, which in the people are often called "bloodstains." Exclusively for aesthetic purposes they are applied to the knife "Penalty".

Consumer feedback on this product indicates that the knife from A & R is created on the grounds of HP, it is much easier and has a less boring and toy look. On one side of the blade along the guard using the pseudo-Wood font is stamped: "Zlatoust." On the other side is placed the very name of the knife and the logo of the manufacturer.

From what material are the handles made?

The choice of wood for manufacturing the handle largely depends on the characteristics of the external aesthetic design of the product. Since the knife "Shtrafbat" is a descendant of such formidable weapons as HP, its design, according to the developers, should be appropriate. When choosing wood for the handle, preference is given to the nut. A light birch bark would be frivolous for such a knife.

What is the difference between the "Penal Code" and "Scout"?

In the Knife of the Scout, the grip is shorter than in the Penal Code. In the A & R product, the thickness of the handle near the guard is smaller. According to user feedback, when gripping the knife, there is no feeling of reliable and uniform retention. Unlike HP, in a new knife a hard grip is impossible to perform. Some owners recommend for this to rest in the crosshair of the guard thumb. To perform this movement, you need to get used to the knife.

Handle in the "Penalty" is much easier than in the "Scout Knife". Some owners compare the handle of HP with the hammer handle: if necessary, it can be taken more tightly. "Penalty", according to consumers, resembles a fountain pen: the handle of such a knife is so light and controlled that it can be held with three fingers.

Knife "Shtrafbat" ("Marine Corps")

The prototype of this knife was HP 1940 manufacture. In the manufacture of the blade, the Zlatoust manufacturer used a base steel for its knives with a hardness of 58 HRC.

• The length of the blade is 15 cm;
• The weight of the knife is 170 grams;
• For the manufacture of the guard is used stainless steel;
• Garda is an S-shaped product;
• For the production of the knife by the knife, the masters used aluminum;
• The knife is equipped with a through, non-separable shank;
• Both sides of the blade have doles (bloodstains);
• The handle of the knife is made of plexiglas;
• The knife is sold complete with leather sheath;
• The product is accompanied by a passport and a certificate;
• In the information sheet there is a mark of the Ministry of Internal Affairs;
• Skurkobemny knife "Penalty" ("Marine Corps") is sold in a beautiful branded packaging.

Since the product "Penalty" ("Marines") with cold weapons does not count and belongs to the category of household (economic), you can purchase it without any permission.

очень популярен среди любителей холодного оружия. As a prototype of the legendary HP knife "Shtrafbat" ("Marine Corps") is very popular among fans of cold steel. Due to its light weight, excellent cutting-pricking qualities and the presence of a double-sided guard, which protects the hand from slipping, the knife is indispensable for use for economic purposes. Also, it can be an excellent option for a gift.

Impressions of consumers

As evidenced by numerous reviews, the Knife "Shtrafbat" has high cutting qualities and is quite suitable for household and household use. According to user feedback, in "Penal Code" for a long time holds sharpening. With such a blade of Damascus steel can easily open cans. As many authors of the reviews say, the Knife "Shtrafbat" is a very skillfully executed civil version of the legendary knife.

Some owners note that militaristic motives are felt in the "Penal Battalion". This is considered one of the advantages of a knife, as it gives an opportunity to interest the consumer with history and to attach it to culture.