Barlow Slipjoint with Richlite and Thunderstorm Kevlar - RWL-34

Product Description for Barlow Slipjoint with Richlite and Thunderstorm Kevlar - RWL-34

Maker: Willem Steenkamp (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 104892
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 2.75 in.
Cutting edge length: 2.30 in.
Total length: 6.30 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.72 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 2.60 oz.
Shipment weight: 4.2 oz.
Blade: Satin finished premium RWL-34 stainless steel, hardened to 61 Hrc
Bolster: Thunderstorm Kevlar
Handle: Black Richlite with Thunderstorm Kevlar inlays
Sheath: Zipper Pouch
Style: Slipjoint folder
Description: This Willem Steenkamp custom Barlow slip joint is a fantastic utility folder. The wharncliffe blade and ergonomic handle are perfectly designed and implemented.
Willem was accepted as a member of the Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa (KGSA) in May of 2007. His attention to detail is clearly evident in his knives. His fit and finish rivals that of the best makers found anywhere.
The 2-3/4 inch blade is RWL-34 stainless steel. RWL-34 is a premium powder metallurgy cutlery steel manufactured by ERASTEEL in Söderfors, Sweden. Because it is made from rapidly solidified powders, the microstructure of the steel is much more uniform. This gives the steel much higher strength and resistance to cracks and chips. The blade is hand hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge. It is well centered with a firm half stop -- easily opened with the right handed thumb nick.
The handle is made from black Richlite. A Thunderstorm Kevlar escutcheon is inlaid into the handle scales. The inlay is flawless with absolutely no gaps. Thunderstorm Kevlar bolsters match the inlay. The handle is completed with red fiber spacers.
Exceptional work throughout!


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