Black Chameleon - BB01 Gent's Front Flipper with Dragonskin Damascus and Crosscut Carbon Fiber

Product Description for Black Chameleon - BB01 Gent's Front Flipper with Dragonskin Damascus and Crosscut Carbon Fiber

Maker: Barry Barnardt (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $765.00
Item num: 111160
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 3.20 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.10 in.
Total length: 7.30 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.70 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.06 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.02 in.
Item weight: 2.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 3.6 oz.
Blade: Heat colored Dragonskin damascus forged from carbon steels by Bertie Rietveld
Bolster: Fracture damascus forged from carbon steels
Handle: Crosscut carbon fiber
Sheath: Leather pocket pouch with pocket clip
Style: Linerlock front flipper
Description: This elegant gent's front flipper was made by South African knifemaker Barry Barnardt. Barry is a part time knifemaker. He puts his attention toward quality and continuous improvement rather than quantity. Barnardt is a member of the Cape Knifemakers Guild as well and the Knifemakers Guild of Southern Africa.
This elegant front flipper shows this influence of Des Horn. Despite the longer 3-1/4 inch blade, this slim profile knife only weights 2.2 ounces!
The blade is heat colored dragonskin damascus, hand forged by renowned South African knifemaker Bertie Rietveld. The intricate pattern immediately grabs attention, showing off a hue of colors ranging from yellow, purple, blue, and green. Because the blade is forged from carbon steels, we recommend using camellia oil to protect the blade and bolsters.
The blade has smooth, consistent action and is well centered. It is easily opened using the discreet front flipper mechanism. This style of flipper is rotated with the thumb.
Handle scales are crosscut carbon fiber set on anodized titanium liners. The scales are perfectly fit to fracture damascus bolsters forged from carbon steels. The backspacer is also made from matching fracture damascus. Despite the slim handle, this knife feels great in your hand.
To keep the knife close at hand, a leather sheath with pocket clip is included. This allows the knife to be worn on the belt or in the pocket.
Excellent work throughout!


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