Engraved Damascus Ball Release with Wild Olive Wood Burl

Product Description for Engraved Damascus Ball Release with Wild Olive Wood Burl

Maker: Des Horn (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 97920
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 2.80 in.
Cutting edge length: 2.75 in.
Total length: 6.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.65 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.06 in.
Item weight: 2.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 2.8 oz.
Blade: Stainless damascus forged by Damasteel, hardened, sub-zero quenched, and double tempered by Des for excellent edge retention
Bolster: Engraved zirconium with 24k gold inlay
Handle: Presentation grade wild olive wood burl set on fileworked, anodized titanium liners
Sheath: Brown ostrich leather pocket pouch
Style: Flipper style ball release folder (not automatic)
Description: Des Horn makes knives that have an intrinsic harmony. The high-tech materials in this knife are juxtaposed against some of the best that nature can offer.
This ball release folder has handle scales formed from wild olive burl. South African wild olive is a gnarly tree that is slow growing and produces dense, hard wood. The medium toned wood has a swirling grain with many eyes.
Bolsters are formed from zirconium. Zirconium is a transitional metal that is primarily mined in South Africa and Australia. It is highly resistant to corrosion and scuffing. The bolsters are meticulously engraved and inlaid with 24K gold. This was done by Belgium-born artist Julien Marchal. Julien studied engraving and gun making at Léon Mignon Liège in Belgium prior to emigrating to South Africa.
The indent and release balls are silicon nitride (Hrc 93!). Anodized grade V titanium liners surround the twist pattern damascus back strap.
Des' craftsmanship means that this unusual locking mechanism works smoothly and comfortably. The flipper opener is easy to use -- it is designed for easy single handed opening and closing rather than a modern 'flicking' flipper. The blade is perfectly centered and has smooth, consistent action.
Exceptional fit and finish throughout.


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