Bill Moran is heralded as the father of modern Damascus steel forging and founder of the American Bladesmith's Society.  During his retirement years, Bill Moran collaborated with Spyderco on a fixed blade design that continues as a top seller even now, years after Bill's passing in 2007.

Categorized as a mid-sized blade, the Moran is a true workhorse designed for cutting performance with a drop-point VG-10 stainless steel blade coated in non-reflective black carbon nitride.  The blade is flat-ground with an arcing belly, ending with just enough tip-point for detailed cutting and caping.  The FRN (fiberglass reinforced nylon) handle is inlayed on both sides with Krayton insets offering a rubbery texture that eliminates slipping while keeping the knife secure in the hand, even if that hand is  wet, cold or gloved. 

Boltaron belt sheath with multi-positional G-Clip rides comfortably and conveniently on a belt or pack

These are new old stock. Boxes will show some handling and wear marks. These were produced in 2010 and were not for sale to the general public. These were a special order for the United States Air Force. Only about 225 pieces were produced. National Knives, LLC found a total of 6 pieces of new old stock. These do NOT have a G-Clip. The sheath was designed to attach to the USAF/ANG Survival Vest in use at that time (2010) using the existing mounting hardware originally configured for the Gerber Expedition I knife.

• Blade Length: Approximately 3.9375" ~ 100 mm
• Blade Material: Black VG-10 Stainless Steel
• Blade Style: Flat Ground, Plain Edge.
• Blade Thickness: Approximately 0.125" ~ 3 mm
• Lock Style: Fixed Blade
• Open Overall Length: Approximately 8.125 ~ 206 mm
• Handle Material: Black Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon (FRN) with Kraton Inserts
• Sheath: Black Boltaron with USAF Vest Mount
• Weight: Approximately 3.10 Ounces ~ 88 Grams (Knife Only)
• Special Features:
  2010 Exclusive Design for USAF
  Designed by Bill Moran
  Lanyard Hole
  Made in Japan