Model 450 with Pietersite and Damasteel

Product Description for Model 450 with Pietersite and Damasteel

Maker: Des Horn (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 96699
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.00 in.
Cutting edge length: 2.75 in.
Total length: 6.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.65 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.07 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.05 in.
Item weight: 2.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 3.4 oz.
Blade: Stainless damascus by Damasteel, hardened, sub-zero quenched, and double tempered by Des for excellent edge retention
Bolster: Damasteel stainless damascus
Handle: Pietersite, a rare gemstone from Namibia
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 knife was in a private collection since it was made. It is completely mint with no signs of wear at all. By all appearances, the knife could have been made by Des yesterday!
This small ball release lock knife has handles of Pietersite, a rare gemstone from Namibia. It has beautiful moving effect when turned in the light known as chatoyancy. 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!). Fileworked, 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 smooth action.
Exceptional fit and finish throughout.


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