Morey MK 0 Combat Knife

This project was paused in early 2025, with only four prototypes produced in 2024. I planned to offer the production model for $85, which was an extremely fair price, considering the processes and materials to be used. Unfortunately, there were too many roadblocks and I just couldn't get the word out that the knife even existed. I won't go into deep detail, except to say that if you are considering crowdfunding a project like this, don't do it, unless you have a fairly large advertising budget, or a huge social media following.

The MK 0 (pronounced Mark Zero) is the evolution of a custom design that came about 1991, which predated my first production knife. In fact, the MK 0 is patterned after a knife I made while serving in the US Navy, during Operation Desert Storm. That knife had a D2 blade and Dymondwood handle scales. 

The main ideas surrounding this knife are affordability and usability. My knives are purpose-built, for that reason the price should reflect that purpose. No one is going to use a ridiculously expensive piece of equipment in a situation where it will likely be damaged.

This set of drawings shows the MK 0 after several refinements were made. All dimensions are in millimeters.

An exploded view, showing cutouts, which were a suggestion from my engineer.

VG-10 steel was used, as you can see on the blade markings.

This side is marked Morey MK 0

I even included a pivoting sheath attachment point, as seen in the above video (this is the actual prototype knife and sheath). This piece of hardware increases carry options and is something rarely included with most knives.