M35 "Righteous" with Carbon Fiber (Collaboration with Tashi Bharucha)

Product Description for M35 "Righteous" with Carbon Fiber (Collaboration with Tashi Bharucha)

Maker: Andre Van Heerden (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 91328
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 4.00 in.
Total length: 9.25 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.52 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.16 in.
Item weight: 6.32 oz.
Shipment weight: 7.36 oz.
Blade: Satin finished CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle: Carbon fiber set on anodized titanium liners
Sheath: Fleece lined cordura pouch
Style: IKBS liner lock folder with flipper
Description: Andre van Heerden is already well known for making impeccable knives, and so to see collaborative efforts such as this with French designer Tashi Bharucha is quite exciting! Tashi's bold, modernistic curves are readily apparent, and combined with Andre's acute attention to detail, the results are a precision made piece with artful execution!
The blade is shaped from satin finished CPM S35VN, a martensitic stainless steel designed to offer improved toughness and wear resistance over S30V. The powdered metallurgical process allows for a much tighter, more homogenous grain structure than conventional steel, which results in higher performance and longer edge retention. The knife has a swedge that runs nearly the length of the spine. A hollow grind makes for easy sharpening and shows off the clean, dramatic grind lines. Jimping on the thumb rest ensures a steadfast purchase.
The blade is easily opened with a simple flick of the wrist or using the flipper mechanism. It is well centered and has silky smooth action -- caused in part by the IKBS (Ikoma Korth Bearing System) pivot system. This mechanism, which was originally designed to fit balisong knives, uses ball bearings to create impeccably smooth action with no blade play.
The handle is shaped from carbon fiber and fills out the hand perfectly. Bold curves for finger grooves and a gentle curving back ensure a secure grip in any position, while retaining a nimbleness that makes this knife feel as though it disappears in the hand. Anodized titanium liners and fittings round out the knife. The pierced titanium pocket clip is mounted for tip-up carry.
Exceptional fit and finish - an exciting collaboration to keep an eye out for!


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