Model 450 with Blue Pietersite and Damasteel

Product Description for Model 450 with Blue Pietersite and Damasteel

Maker: Des Horn (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 94588
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 2.75 in.
Total length: 6.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.60 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.07 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.06 in.
Item weight: 2.60 oz.
Shipment weight: 3.2 oz.
Blade: Stainless damascus by Damasteel, hardened, sub-zero quenched, and double tempered by Des for excellent edge retention
Bolster: Damasteel stainless damascus bolster
Handle: Blue pietersite, a rare gemstone from Namibia
Sheath: Ostrich leather pouch
Style: Ball release gent's front flipper folder
Description: Des Horn makes knives that have an intrinsic harmony. The high-tech materials in this knife are juxtaposed against some of the best that nature can offer.
This small ball release lock knife has handles of Pietersite, a rare gemstone from Namibia. Pietersite is a variety of Quartz, composed naturally of Tiger's Eye, Hawk's Eye and Jasper, and is characterized by an incredible chatoyancy and brilliance of life within the stone. Blue pietersite is particularly desirable and rare. The bolsters are formed from stainless damascus and have perfect contrast to the darker scales. The indent and release balls are silicon nitride (Hrc 93!). Anodized liners are formed from Grade V titanium and surround the damascus back strap.
Des' craftsmanship means that this unusual locking mechanism works smoothly and comfortably. The flipper opener is easy to use -- it is designed for easy single handed opening and closing rather than a modern 'flicking' flipper. The blade is perfectly centered and has silky-smooth action.
Exceptional fit and finish throughout.


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