Dino Slipjoint with Black and Red Paper Micarta

Product Description for Dino Slipjoint with Black and Red Paper Micarta

Maker: Aaron Wilburn, M.S. (Wilburn Forge) (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 102934
Blade length: 2.75 in.
Cutting edge length: 2.50 in.
Total length: 6.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.75 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.02 in.
Item weight: 3.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 4.2 oz.
Blade: CPM-154 stainless steel with a triple temper and a cryogenic heat treatment
Handle: Jigged black paper Micarta
Sheath: Padded pouch
Style: Slipjoint folder
Description: Aaron Wilburn became a journeyman smith in June of 2009 and a master smith in 2013. He creates serious knives for some of the most avid collectors in the industry and makes fantastic slipjoints that have excellent action and superb fit and finish.
The blade is made from CPM-154 stainless steel providing excellent edge retention in an easy to care for steel. The blade was differentially heat treated, bringing the edge to critical temperature then quenched with oil. This technique creates some of the sharpest and most long lasting edges found anywhere. Many thermal cycles and normalizing steps ensure consistent grain structure and exceptional durability. A cryogenic treatment between tempers further enhances the edge holding ability. The blade is satin finished in the grinds and features a hand rubbed satin finish in the flats. The blade can be easily opened using the nail nick on the left side of the blade. A hollow grind provides an easy to maintain edge. The blade has excellent action with a firm half-stop.
Handle scales are formed from black paper Micarta that has been jigged to provide an exceptional grip. Aaron's "flaming W" logo is made from red paper Micarta that has been perfectly inlaid into the left side handle scale.
Excellent work throughout!


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