Thiers 8 Front Flipper with Damasteel and Carbon Fiber

Product Description for Thiers 8 Front Flipper with Damasteel and Carbon Fiber

Maker: Des Horn (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 106763
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.40 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.20 in.
Total length: 7.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.62 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 2.60 oz.
Shipment weight: 3.4 oz.
Blade: Stainless damascus forged by Damasteel, cryogenically quenched and double tempered
Bolster: Stainless damascus
Handle: Carbon fiber set on anodized titanium liners
Sheath: Leather pocket pouch
Style: Folding liner lock
Description: Des Horn is one of the fathers of the South African knife industry. His influence can be clearly seen in other South African's work, but also extends into knives made around the world. Whether put to a daily carry folder or an art knife, his attention to detail and skill is legendary.
This Thiers gent's flipper has handles of black carbon fiber. The combination of stainless damascus, anodized titanium and carbon fiber is exceptionally dramatic. The damascus bolsters meet with carbon fiber handle scales in an elegant S-curve.
Both the blade and bolsters are hand ground stainless damascus forged by Damasteel in Sweden. The high contrast steel is both dramatic and extremely high performing. To get the keenest, longest lasting edge, Des hardens the blade then cryogenically quenches it in liquid nitrogen. Finally, it is double tempered for durability. The indent ball is silicon nitride (Hrc 93!). Anodized and hand fileworked titanium liners are Grade V titanium and surround the stainless damascus back spacer.
The front flipper opener is easy to use -- it is designed for single handed opening and closing rather than a modern 'flicking' flipper. The blade is perfectly centered and has smooth, consistent action.
The knife is accompanied by a leather pocket pouch.
Exceptional fit and finish throughout.


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