Tom Maringer Vorpal 1-B

Tom Maringer "Vorpal" model 1-B knife, featuring a bead-blasted blade and full-tang construction; the blade thickness is 6 mm. The handle is fitted with dark green linen Micarta scales. It includes an original Kydex sheath with a shoulder harness. There are visible signs of use on the blade (resulting from inserting it into or removing it from the sheath); otherwise, the knife is in excellent condition. The "Vorpal" was a collaboration with Bob Angell—a specialist in sheath-making—and the two designed this famous model back in 1982.

Tom Maringer worked professionally as a full-time maker of knives and swords between 1977 and 1994, creating approximately 910 pieces. Of these, about 69 featured blades longer than 18 inches (approx. 46 cm) and were therefore classified as swords. Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Tom’s work—primarily swords and daggers—frequently appeared in Ken Warner’s annual knife publications. Tom is highly regarded for his swords, wire-wrapped handles, and his signature Kydex sheaths.

Materials:
Blade: stainless steel.
Handle: micarta.
Sheath: kydex.

Measurements:
Blade: 190 mm.
Overall: 345 mm.
Tickness: 6 mm.
Weight: 397 grs.

Made in Usa.