Overview
This Model 2 features a double hollow ground blade with a parkerized finish and sharpened top edge. 5/16" blade stock and 1 1/2" blade depth, full tang construction. The handle has a double guard, and black canvas micarta scales. Comes with a brown leather sheath. The blade and tang show a few wearing marks in the finish but overall this piece is in excellent+ condition. Comes with a nylon and leather sheath. Old style "Brend" blade stamp. Made in 1981. Walter Brend no longer makes knives using 5/16" blade stock, and the sheath uses a Lexan liner instead of Kydex...also no longer used. This is a rare piece.From the Brend website: "The Model Two has always been Walter’s most popular knife. When customers make that final decision what knife they would like to order, nine times out of 10 it is the Model Two. The above photo is an early vintage Brend Model Two. In 1981 when Walter started making knives, the Model Two was one of the first designs out of his shop. The design came from his early years of hunting in the swamps of Florida, to 15 years of cutting meat. Walter new what he wanted in a custom knife, and that is reflected in his knives. Several knife companies had collaborations with Walter. It was always the model two design, they tried to replicate, even in a pocket knife. When you see this blade and handle style you know it is a Brend Design. Brend designs,(Model 2, Model 5, Tanto, and Tommy Hawk) has influence many other makers and companies."
The knife in this picture is also shown on brendknives.com, Archives, August 2009.
Blade Steel: A2