"Why the hell would anyone want my name on their knife?" were Billy's exact words, when Robert Young Pelton wanted to originally put his name on a Parang- esque jungle knife. When it came to the DEMO, RYP disobeyed orders and recruited legendary Special Forces knife designer, William Harsey to make Billy proud. They collaborated on a design only a warrior of Billy Waugh's level could sign off on.
Who Is Billy Waugh?
Billy Waugh of Bastrop, Texas hitchhiked and signed up for World War II but was sent home for being too young. He finally signed up for the Army and very quickly chose the most dangerous tasks our nation demanded: U.S. Army Special Forces.
Robert Young Pelton (founder/designer of RYP Design) first met Billy when he was writing his book Licensed to Kill, Hired Guns in The War on Terror. Driving his cop Harley across the country during the winter, Billy graciously took out time from his wedding day to meet at the local Waffle House.
The two men - one an author, and one an operator, both veterans of numerous hot spots often at the same time - hit it off immediately. They have been fast friends ever since.
Pelton, a knife designer with two dozen patents, asked Billy, "which knives did you use and what did you wish you have?" Thus, was born a design obsession that started with the CHOP (based on Billy's love of the Parang) and now is honored with the Billy Waugh Demo and will continue.
To celebrate Billy passing the 90 mark comes the release of the DEMO, a folder that says everything you need to say about the life of special operations behind the lines.
Features
- Custom IKBS pivot system
- Awl/Spike on Bronze washers
- Tungsten carbide glass breaker
- Comes with replaceable flat head screw
This is a pre owned knife. The knife pictured is the actual knife for sale. Comes in the original box with all accessories.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.78"
- Closed Length: 5.35"
- Overall Length: 9.13"
- Blade Material: M390 Stainless Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.16"
- Blade Hardness: 60 HRC
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Finish: Blackwash
- Handle Material: 3D Titanium
- Locking Mechanism: Frame Lock
- Pocket Clip: Tip-Up, Right/Left Carry
- Weight: 6.8 oz.
MODEL: RPDMF001 PO