Viper EX Front Flipper with Damacore and Blackwood Carbon Fiber

Product Description for Viper EX Front Flipper with Damacore and Blackwood Carbon Fiber

Maker: Clyde Challenor (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 100138
Blade length: 3.50 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.50 in.
Total length: 8.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.95 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.02 in.
Item weight: 4.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 5.8 oz.
Blade: Stainless Damacore san mai forged by Damasteel
Handle: Titanium with Blackwood carbon fiber inlays
Sheath: Zipper pouch
Style: Front flipper with frame lock
Description: Clyde Challenor is a skilled knifemaker from Durban, South Africa. He has been making knives since 2014 with Francois Nell. Francois Nell designs the knives and graphics while Clyde brings them to life with his tremendous machining skills. Clyde's intent is to make exceptional knives using only the best materials available. His attention to detail comes through in all his work.
The Viper Ex is an elegant front flipper that features a sturdy frame lock. The 3-1/2" blade and ergonomic handle are perfect for the task at hand.
The blade is made from high performing Damacore stainless damascus san mai forged by Damasteel in Sweden. This exciting steel combines a high performing core of nitrogen based N11X, surrounded by alternating outer layers of stainless damascus (forged from RWL34 and PMC27 martensitic stainless steels). N11X has a comparable composition to nitrogen based Vanax SuperClean which is known for having both high wear resistance and high toughness against chipping or cracking.
The front flipper mechanism is easy to use. The smaller flipper size is extremely comfortable and inobtrusive when carried in the pocket. This style of flipper is designed to be rotated or flicked out with the thumb. Alternatively the blade hole can be used to open the knife.
The handle is made from bead blasted 6Al4V titanium and features Blackwood carbon fiber inlays on both sides. The frame surrounds an oversized barrel spacer that keeps the knife light, yet strong. The titanium pocket clip is mounted for right-handed, tip-up carry.
The custom pivot can be adjusted using a standard flathead screwdriver.
Excellent work throughout!


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