Thiers 10 Front Flipper with Damasteel, Carbon Fiber, and Mercury Effect Zirconium

Product Description for Thiers 10 Front Flipper with Damasteel, Carbon Fiber, and Mercury Effect Zirconium

Maker: Des Horn (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 101983
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 4.20 in.
Cutting edge length: 4.00 in.
Total length: 9.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.79 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 4.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 5.0 oz.
Blade: Stainless damascus forged by Damasteel, cryogenically quenched and double tempered
Bolster: Mercury effect heat colored zirconium
Handle: Shred carbon fiber set on anodized titanium liners
Sheath: Cordura pouch
Style: Folding liner lock
Description: Des Horn makes knives that have an intrinsic harmony. This elegant gent's flipper shows Horn's work at its best.
This Thiers gent's flipper has handles of polished shred carbon fiber. Anodized titanium liners are from Grade V titanium. These surround a stainless damascus back spacer. The scales meet in an elegant S curve with hand carved, heat colored zirconium bolsters. Des calls this technique "Mercury Effect".
The blade is stainless damascus forged by Damasteel in Sweden. The high contrast steel is both dramatic and extremely high performing. To get the keenest, longest lasting edge, Des hardens the blade then cryogenically quenches it in liquid nitrogen. Finally, it is double tempered for durability. The indent ball is silicon nitride (Hrc 93!).
The blade is well centered and has silky smooth action. It is easily opened using the front flipper mechanism. This style of flipper is designed for easy single handed opening and closing rather than a modern 'flicking' flipper. Des' craftsmanship means that this locking mechanism works smoothly and comfortably.
Exceptional fit and finish throughout.


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