Damascus Ettrick Swayback Wharncliffe Slipjoint Folder with Spalted Tamarind

Product Description for Damascus Ettrick Swayback Wharncliffe Slipjoint Folder with Spalted Tamarind

Maker: Willem O'Kelly (K'roo Custom Blades) (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $650.00
Item num: 110185
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 2.50 in.
Cutting edge length: 2.20 in.
Total length: 6.10 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.52 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: Hand ground stainless damascus forged by Damasteel
Bolster: Satin finished 304 stainless steel
Handle: Stabilized spalted Tamarind set on 304 stainless steel liners
Sheath: Hand stitched leather pocket slip
Style: Slipjoint folder
Description: Willem O'Kelly is a custom knifemaker from the Great Karoo desert region of South Africa. Willem's brand name: K'roo Custom Blades derives its name from the Great Karoo. The locals pronounce Karoo with the 'a' silent, so it is pronounced much like 'crew' in English. Willem started making knives as hobby in 2005. He was a professional hunter and so mostly made hunting knives and rustic knives for black powder hunters and re-enactors. His love for slipjoint and backlock folders became his passion and today these make up the vast majority of knives he creates.
The blade on this Ettrick Swayback Wharncliffe Slipjoint Folder is hand ground stainless damascus forged by Damasteel in Sweden. A flat grind ensures effortless cutting. This high performing damascus is created using powder metallurgical steel manufacturing to provide excellent edge retention and unmatched beauty.
Stabilized spalted tamarind ( Tamarindus indica) handle scales are set on 304 stainless steel liners. Thin black fiber liners nicely complement the scales. The left scale is inlaid with a mamba fang stainless steel escutcheon. The contoured handle is very comfortable in hand.
This folder is nicely timed with a firm half-stop. The action throughout is smooth and consistent.
The knife is accompanied by a leather slip pocket pouch for easy carry.
Exceptional work throughout!


Availability: In stock. Usually ships in 1-2 business days