The Yupik EDC (Every Day Carry) is designed after its predecessor, the Yupik. Both knives are named in honor or the Yupik Alaska native people I had the privilege to live and work with, and learn so much from.
I wanted to design an ultra-lightweight knife using the best components available. A knife not just for survival purposes, but one that could be used as a primary blade, all day long. After a few prototypes, over a couple years, and excellent advice from Forged in Fire champion blacksmith Scott Sweder, the Yupik EDC was finalized. Scott makes these one at a time at his Montana forge. Each is numbered and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
MagnaCut is the steel of choice for the Yupik EDC. This super-steel was developed by Dr. Larrin Thomas, and is considered by many knife authorities to be a breakthrough in metallurgy. It offers an outstanding balance of corrosion resistance, toughness, edge retention, and ease of sharpening. The story of Dr. Thomas and MagnaCut genesis is detailed here:
https://knifesteelnerds.com/2021/03/25/cpm-magnacut/
Like with the original Yupik, the steel extends uninterrupted from tip to pommel (full tang). The tang is extended at the pommel to allow for a wider breadth of function like digging, scraping, batoning, and bashing.
Ultrex SureTouch remains the finest handle scale material available. It is constructed of the venerable G10, with veins of rubber for enhanced grip. Five color choices are available for the Yupik EDC.
Custom Kydex Sheath
Also to enhance functionality, numerous carry options were needed. The work and vision of Frank Dinofa at Jersey Devil Kydex is legendary and it was an honor to work with him for a year on prototypes. What has resulted is a Kydex sheath of outstanding protection and knife security, and available in numerous colors and textures. Each sheath comes with two different clips allowing for diverse positionality like inverted on a backpack strap or around the neck, and horizontal/scout or vertical carry on a belt. The positioning of choice is easy achievable by a quick change out of two bolts.
Durable, ergonomic, and capable of a wide array of functionality, the Yupik EDC is designed to provide lifetimes of service. With its respective number, handle scale color, and Kydex sheath color and texture options, each is unique. Like you.
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