Sheepsfoot Slipjoint with Burgundy Micarta and Camelthorn - N690

Product Description for Sheepsfoot Slipjoint with Burgundy Micarta and Camelthorn - N690

Maker: Tinus Stone (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $310.00
Item num: 111284
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 3.10 in.
Cutting edge length: 2.70 in.
Total length: 7.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.70 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.12 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 3.60 oz.
Shipment weight: 4.2 oz.
Blade: Hand ground N690 stainless steel with a hand rubbed satin finish
Bolster: Camelthorn wood
Handle: Burgundy linen Micarta
Sheath: Leather slip pocket pouch
Style: Slipjoint folder
Description: Tinus Stone is a custom knifemaker from Mossel Bay on the Western Cape of South Africa. He mainly makes slipjoints and is known for his clean lines and great fit & finish.
The blade on this Sheepsfoot Slipjoint Folder is hand ground N690 stainless steel. Bohler N690 ensures a keen, long lasting edge with good resistance to chipping. It is a great choice for high performance use knives. A hand rubbed satin finish lends an heirloom quality to Tinus' work. Tinus' maker mark is on the left side of the blade.
Burgundy linen Micarta handle scales are set on stainless steel liners. They meet perfectly with camelthorn (Vachellia erioloba) bolsters. Camelthorn, also known as giraffe thorn wood grows only in South Africa and can grow to be up to 50 feet tall. The name 'camel thorn' refers to the fact that giraffe (kameelperd in Afrikaans) commonly feed on the leaves with their specially-adapted tongue and lips that can avoid the thorns. The warm toned wood has a nice mix of mid and dark tones. White fiber liners nicely complement the scales and will help the wood adjust to humidity and temperature changes. 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