[Real Steel] Shade Black, Gold Accents, D2
£69.95
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Overall Length : |
17.20 cm |
6.77" inches |
Closed Length : |
11.50 cm |
4.53" inches |
Blade Length : |
5.90 cm |
2.32" inches |
Cutting Edge Length : |
5.60 cm |
2.20" inches |
Blade Height : |
3.10 cm |
1.22" inches |
Blade Thickness : |
3.40 mm |
0.13" inches |
Blade Finish : |
PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) |
Blade Shape : |
Talon, Hawkbill |
Type of Edge : |
Plain Edge |
Way of Sharpening (Grind) : |
Flat, Secondary V-Edge |
Sharpening Angle : |
18° |
Lock Type : |
Frame-Lock |
Opening Function : |
Manual |
Opening System : |
Thumbhole |
One Hand Opening : |
Yes |
Pivot Assembly : |
Phosphor Bronze Washers |
Blade Material : |
D2 |
Blade Treatment : |
Heat Treated |
Handle Material : |
G10 , Titanium |
Handle Length : |
11.50 cm |
4.53" inches |
Handle Width : |
2.54 cm |
1.13" inches |
Handle Thickness : |
1.30 cm |
0.51" inches |
Handle Finish : |
Satin |
Handle Texture : |
Smooth, Checkered, Grippy |
Frame/Liner Material : |
Titanium |
Color : |
Black, Gold |
Pocket Clip : |
Yes (Right/Left) Wire Clip |
Pocket Clip Position : |
Tip-Up |
Pocket Clip Material : |
Titanium |
Spacer Material : |
Titanium |
Screws Material : |
Titanium |
Left/Right Handed Lock : |
Right Handed |
Left/Right Handed Usability : |
Ambidextrous |
Lanyard Hole : |
Yes |
Weight : |
105.00 g |
3.70 oz. |
Designer : |
Jakub Wieczorkiewicz |
Made in : |
China |
Warranty : |
Lifetime |
Rockwell/Hardness : |
58-60 HRC |
This Knife Can Be Engraved ✓ |
Description:
The Shade is an interesting take on a folding karambit. Unlike traditional Indonesian karambits that are usually fixed and have a greater elongated blade, the Shade is a complete steel frame lock folder that puts a modern update on the classic karambit series. The blade is a D2 hawkbill, which preserves the tiger claw shape of the original design. The body of the knife has been made from G10 with a titanium back handle, with a satisfying weight for hard-use tasks. One major feature of the knife is the high-strength detent, unlike many flipping Karambits. This allows the knife to be attached to gear safely and gives users peace of mind in knowing it will not open accidentally.
The finger ring at the end of the handle is also a traditional design feature of Indonesian karambits. Though predominantly designed with a slashing and general chopping motion in mind, the use of the finger ring also allows you to reverse the grip in a pushing and hooking motion, which increases the knife’s overall usages. Fully chamfered and with additional jimping added to the exterior, the ring offers 100% control. As seen with a few of Poltergeist newer designs, the Shade also has a wire pocket clip that helps the knife sit in the pocket comfortably.
Real Steel knives: impressive knives for great prices
In terms of price-quality ratio Real Steel is an outstanding company. You rarely get so much knife for such a great price. Real Steel Knives uses decent materials and uses its years and years of experience in the pocket knife world to produce knives you actually need. Reliable, properly finished and available for a great price. You couldn't possibly ask for more.
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Duncans offers a sharpening service in store (just ask)
[prices vary depending on size of blade, condition and type of steel]
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MANUFACTURERS SKU: 7914