{"product_id":"north-mountain-blade-coyote-yamainu-black-g-10-w-10cr15mov-blade-2603-bk","title":"North Mountain Blade Coyote Yamainu Black G-10 w\/ 10CR15MOV Blade 2603-BK","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for the Hunt. Inspired by Experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI grew up hunting in Asia alongside my grandfather. North Mountain Blade has always drawn inspiration from Japanese knife design. But after moving to the United States, I began spending more time with American hunters, sharing our knives and collecting honest feedback from the field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife making is a niche profession. Whenever I go hunting with friends, my work inevitably becomes a topic of conversation. I often bring our latest designs along and let them try the knives in real outdoor conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver time, I realized something important: traditional Japanese-style tanto blades have their place in tactical applications, but they aren't always ideal for hunting. I wanted to create a knife specifically designed for the demands of field dressing and outdoor cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's how the COYOTE was born.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Blade Designed for Hunting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe COYOTE features an S-shaped belly that provides a generous cutting curve, helping the blade glide through hide and meat with less effort. Its drop-point profile offers a controlled, versatile tip for detailed cutting tasks, including working around joints and separating meat from bone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe chose a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 mm blade thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebecause cutting efficiency matters. Many of our other knives start at 4 mm, but a thinner blade can offer better slicing performance for hunting applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplaceable scalpel-style knives have their advantages, particularly for skinning. However, their narrow blades can be limiting when you need one knife for a broader range of field-processing tasks. The COYOTE is designed to offer greater versatility in a reusable folding format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Crossbar Lock — A Design Worth Celebrating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe use a crossbar lock because we believe it is one of the best locking mechanisms available for an everyday outdoor folder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial thanks to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenchmade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for pioneering and popularizing this iconic locking design. Its ambidextrous operation, intuitive handling, and practical mechanical design have made it a benchmark for modern folding knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the COYOTE, the crossbar lock means convenient operation for both left- and right-handed users, with a mechanism designed for dependable long-term use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCNC-Machined. Ergonomically Refined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is not simply a flat slab of material. 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