Mikov Taurus T1
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Product detailed description
The command of a tank battalion of the Czech Army wished to have its own type of knife that would symbolize to its bearers the belonging and pride to this exceptional type of troops. That is why the cooperation of the tank battalion command, the author of combat knives Roman Hippík and the technicians of Mikov s.r.o. created a real unique - a knife with timeless parameters, which will belong to the ornaments of every soldier of the tank battalion.
- the blade can be engraved with any text according to the buyer's wishes
- the rear fitting bears the emblem of the tank units
Total length: 254 mm
Height: 40 mm
Width: 22 mm
The knife is made in black shade for camouflage effect, it is marked with Mikov logo, RH and serial number.
The blade is made of N690 steel hardened to a hardness of 58-60 HRC and has a lower and upper cut. Blade thickness is 4,5 mm, length of lower blade 123 mm, length of upper blade 31 mm. The back of the blade is roughened, which makes the knife easier to use for fine work. The edges of the blade are beveled for a comfortable grip, the blade transitions smoothly into the other parts of the knife. The shape at the tip of the knife symbolizes the front of the tank when viewed from the side. The entire blade has a DLC finish. The blade is sandblasted to achieve a matt finish before the DLC coating is applied.
The handle is 128 mm long and consists of 2 black G10 blades, each 8.5 mm thick. Together with the blade, they form a sturdy 22 mm thick handle. The blades are machined together to form a hexagonal shape. This shape of the handle allows a firm grip in both the classic and reverse knife hold. The hexagonal shape of the handle symbolizes the pin that connects the different parts of the tank belt. The front of the handle symbolizes the front fender of the tank when viewed from the side.
The knife is fitted with a kydex sheath.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Army fixed knives |
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| Blade material: | N690 BOHLER |
| Blade length: | 10 to 15 cm |
| Handle material: | G-10 |
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The tradition of knife-making associated with the Mikov brand has its roots in Mikulášovice in northern Bohemia, which was known as Nixdorf in the 18th century. It was here that a systematic approach to the production of knives and cutlery began to take shape, based on manual dexterity, local materials, and gradual technical improvement. The town's location in the very north of Bohemia contributed to strong links with German knife-making regions, from which technology, ideas, and business contacts flowed.
The region was long inhabited by itinerant knife makers who worked in small workshops and produced blades hardened in simple furnaces, often directly in their homes. Their skills caught the attention of merchant Ignaz Rösler, who managed to concentrate the scattered craft into the first organized factory production. This laid the foundation for industrial steel processing in the region, where emphasis was placed on repeatable quality, precise grinding, and functional blade shaping.
The originally relatively small operation grew rapidly thanks to high demand for cutlery and knives, which were renowned for their reliability and durability. The expansion of production led to the specialization of individual work steps, with separate departments for hardening, grinding, and assembly, which increased productivity and the technical level of the final products. The success of the first factory motivated other residents of the region to establish related workshops, grinding shops, and forging operations, transforming Mikulášovice into a continuous center of knife production.
Over time, a unique ecosystem of crafts emerged, where experience was passed down from generation to generation and the technical details of production were constantly refined. Typical Mikulášovice production was based on high-quality carbon steel, careful heat treatment, and an emphasis on ergonomics. It was this combination of tradition, technical discipline, and industrial thinking that led to the town being nicknamed the Czech Solingen. This legacy continues to shape the perception of the Mikov brand as a symbol of Czech knife-making, where historical experience blends with modern production and practical use.
| Manufacturing company : | Mikov s.r.o. |
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