MKM Dark Stonewash Titanium, Dark Stonewash Finish by Jens Ansø (MKGC-TDSW)

Goccia Dark Stonewash Titanium, Dark Stonewash Finish When Danish knifemaker and knife designer Jens Ansø showed his custom model Neo, it became the dream of the "perfect knife" for many knife lovers. In cooperation with MKM, a top quality production version of this model called Goccia was created. Goccia means "drop" in Italian and is meant to symbolize the first water-powered hammers in the forges that started the knife industry in Italy. The name is also reflected in the concentric ellipses carefully milled into the handle facings, which even mesmerize with their changing surface textures.

M390 Microclean - the blade is made of the highest quality modern powder steel with a hardness of 58-60 HRC with extremely high resistance to abrasion and corrosion, so it requires minimal maintenance. Another advantage of the steel is resistance to "wire" formation during sharpening. Comparable steels are CTS-204P and Duratech 20CV. Manufactured in Austrian steelworks Böhler-Uddeholm.

Blade - dark stonewash finished drop point blade mounted on ball bearing provides quick and smooth opening much better than pad based solutions. The flipper blade has been slimmed so that it does not protrude over the handle. After opening it creates a mini-guard preventing the hand from slipping on the blade. Thickness of blade provides high strength while high, flat grind guarantees excellent cutting properties. The generous belly of the blade extends the length of the cutting edge in relation to the length of the head converging towards a needle sharp tip.

The handle - two plates of titanium gr. 5, Ti6AI4V, finished in "dark stonewash" method, perfectly milled on 3D numerical machine in elliptical circles. Here the mastery of Jens Anso's design is revealed, the handle is perfectly ergonomic, and the elliptical circles, in addition to their aesthetic function, also play a practical role by increasing grip security. Decorative collar around the pivot made of blue anodized titanium. On the inside, in milled out facings there is a Liner Lock. At the back there is a massive titanium backspacer also anodized in blue with a lanyard hole characteristic for Jens Anso. Right-side, one-position titanium deep carry clip allows you to carry the knife discreetly in tip-up position.

Carrying case - comes with an elegant pouch made of Cordura with the manufacturer's logo with the possibility to strap it to your belt.

Technical data:
Product number: MK GC-TDSW
Product name: Goccia Dark Stonewash Titanium

Overall length: 200.0 mm / 7.87"
Blade length: 85.0 mm / 3.35"
Handle Length: 115.0 mm / 4.53"
Blade thickness: 4.0 mm / 0.16"
Weight: 135.0 g / 4.76 oz

Blade Material: Bohler M390 Microclean
Blade hardness: 58-60 HRC
Blade grind: Flat
Blade Finish: Dark Stonewash

Handle Material: Titanium Gr. 5 Ti6AI4V
Handle Finish Color: Dark Stonewash
Backspacer Material: Anodized titanium Gr. 5 Ti6AI4V
Backspacer Color: Blue

Clip: Right, Tip-Up
Clip Material: Anodized Titanium
Pivot mechanism: Ball bearings rotation mechanism
Lock: Liner lock

Designer: Jens Anso
Manufacturer: Maniago Knife Makers, Italy