Small Ball Release Folder with Blacklip Mother of Pearl and Damacore San Mai

Product Description for Small Ball Release Folder with Blacklip Mother of Pearl and Damacore San Mai

Maker: Des Horn (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 99806
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 2.80 in.
Cutting edge length: 2.70 in.
Total length: 6.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.66 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.12 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.06 in.
Item weight: 2.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 3.0 oz.
Blade: Stainless Damacore san mai forged by Damasteel
Bolster: Damasteel
Handle: Blacklip mother of pearl
Sheath: Ostrich leather pocket pouch
Style: Flipper style ball release folder (not automatic)
Description: Des Horn makes knives that have an intrinsic harmony. High-tech materials in this knife are juxtaposed against some of the best that nature can offer.
This ball release folder has handle scales formed from blacklip mother of pearl. The iridescence of the shell sparkles in vibrant greens, reds, whites, and blacks. Blacklip mother of pearl of this size and quality is becoming extremely rare.
Bolsters are formed from stainless damascus forged by Damasteel in Sweden. This stainless damascus is created using powder metallurgical steel manufacturing to provide unmatched beauty.
The blade is made from high performing Damacore forged by Damasteel in Sweden. This exciting steel composition combines a high performing core of nitrogen based N11X, surrounded by alternating outer layers of stainless damascus combining RWL34 and PMC27 martensitic stainless steels. N11X has a comparable composition to nitrogen based Vanax SuperClean which is known for having both high wear resistance and high toughness against chipping or cracking. Des performs a particularly good (and complicated!) heat treatment, resulting in optimal edge holding. The blade was hardened then cryogenically quenched in liquid nitrogen and double tempered. The indent and release balls are silicon nitride (Hrc 93!). Anodized grade V titanium liners surround the carbon fiber backbar and are fileworked.
Des' craftsmanship means that this unusual locking mechanism works smoothly and comfortably. The front 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 smooth, consistent action.
To keep this knife close at hand, Des included a pocket pouch made from ostrich leather to protect the knife.
Exceptional fit and finish throughout.


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