WE Knife Baloo Purple Titanium / Shredded Carbon Fiber, Black Stonewashed CPM 20CV by Ostap Hel (WE21033-3)

Baloo Purple Titanium / Shredded Carbon Fiber, Black Stonewashed result of collaboration with Polish knifemaker, Ostap Hel. An easy-to-carry, compact EDC knife with a durable, wide blade suitable for heavy use. A bestseller!

Ostap Hel - a talented Polish knifemaker and designer. His designs are based on the fundamentals of geometry, smooth transitions and the concept of "golden proportion". He is not afraid to experiment with new shapes and ideas to suit the unique style and production capabilities of the company he designs for.

CPM 20CV - one of the best tool steels, a premium American martensitic stainless steel. Produced by US Crucible Industries using the particle metallurgy / Crucible® Particle Metallurgy (CPM) method. The CPM process creates a very homogeneous, high-quality steel with excellent dimensional stability, grindability and ductility compared to steels produced by conventional methods. Designed to provide improved wear resistance while maintaining corrosion resistance at the highest level. This super steel is comparable to Bohler's M390 steel or Carpenter's CTS-204P. According to some knife manufacturers, 20CV is the best of these three steels in terms of edge retention. It consists of 1.9% carbon (C), 20.0% chromium (Cr), 4.0% vanadium (V), 1.0% molybdenum (Mo) and 0.6% tungsten (W). The high percentage of chromium with a touch of molybdenum makes 20CV one of the best high-end corrosion-resistant steels.

Blade - drop point type, finished with a scratch-masking Black Stonewashed finish. The generous belly extends the length of the cutting edge in relation to the length of the blade converging towards the needle-sharp tip of the knife. The thickness of the blade provides high strength while the high, flat grind gives excellent cutting edge geometry and extreme cutting performance. Ceramic ball bearings support the opening of the blade in two ways, by means of a stylized thumb slot (Thumb Slot) or a fast front flipper (index-finger front flipper). On the back you'll find a perfectly executed "jimping", notches on which you can place your finger thus improving your grip and control of the knife during use. The whole is locked with a modern nested liner lock.

Handle - made of titanium 6AL4V anodized in purple along with a perfectly fitted liner made of Shredded Carbon Fiber. Chamfered edges of the covers eliminate sharp edges. The facings are screwed to an intricately machined titanium backspacer, giving assurance of many years of use. A fore finger groove improves grip security. The pivot is decorated with a stylized WE Knife brand logo. A single-position (right) titanium deep-carry clip allows you to carry the knife discreetly in your pocket in tip-up (blade tip up) position. On the back of the handle lanyard hole, hidden in the backspacer, a place for a decorative or security cord.

Case - included zippered soft nylon case with manufacturer's logo for safe storage and transportation of the folder.

Technical data:
Product number: WE21033-3
Product name: Baloo Purple Titanium / Shredded Carbon Fiber, Black Stonewashed

Overall length: 197.2 mm / 7.76"
Blade length: 84.2 mm / 3.31"
Blade Thickness: 3.2 mm / 0.13"
Handle length: 115.7 mm / 4.56"
Handle thickness: 11.8 mm / 0.46"
Weight: 116.0 g / 4.09 oz

Blade material: CPM 20CV
Blade hardness: 58-60 HRC
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Black Stonewashed, Satin Flat

Handle material: 6AL4V Titanium / Shredded Carbon Fiber Inlay
Handle finish color: Black / Purple
Backspacer material: 6AL4V Titanium
Backspacer color: Black

Clip: Right, Tip-Up
Clip material: Titanium 6AL4V

Pivot mechanism: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing.
Locking mechanism: Nested Liner Lock
Opening method: Manual, front flipper, thumb slot
Additional accessories: pouch

Designer: Ostap Hel
Brand: WeKnife
Manufacturer: We Knife Co. Ltd.
Country of origin: P.R.C.

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