This custom build strips folder mechanics down to their raw, old-school roots, relying on an elegant and minimal friction system that locks the blade open simply by gripping the handle. Forged from high-carbon Damascus with a bold, wavy low-layer pattern, the wide drop-point blade features a clean thumb-hole cutout for easy deployment. The extended tang lever is executed with an integrated utility notch that protrudes as a functional bottle opener when the knife is folded away into the pocket. The handle is built from a single block of dark walnut, split and book-matched to create a seamless, mirroring grain wrap around the chassis before being contoured with a deep forward finger choil. It is a highly functional, stripped-back pocket tool designed for the collector who values heritage engineering and clean anvil geometry.
Specifications
- Profile: Classic Utility Friction Folder
- Total Length: 9 3/4" Open
- Blade Composition: High Carbon Damascus Steel
- Blade Finish: Acid-Etched Damascus Pattern
- Construction: Extended Tang Lever / Oversized Pivot / Integrated Closed Bottle Opener
- Handle Material: Book-Matched Contoured Dark Walnut