Civivi Knife Sokoke Black Linen Micarta, Black Hand Rubbed Damascus by Ray Laconico (C22007-DS1)

Sokoke Black Linen Micarta, Black Hand Rubbed Damascus an excellent folder by Ray Laconico, an absolute master when it comes to EDC knives. Each of his designs puts ergonomics first, because a knife that is not comfortable to use will not be carried. It opens with the Front Flipper or with a pin in the blade. Micarta handle, unique damascus blade. Bestseller!

Ray Laconico - his fascination with knives began with the movie "Rambo". Since the early 1990s he began collecting fixed blade and folding knives. In the early 2000s he started making knives as a hobby. In the summer of 2006, Ray decided to make knifemaking his full-time occupation. In 2010, Ray took off creating folding knives and since then he has been designing and building EDC knives, which he sells to collectors around the world. Ray's designs are known for their simplicity, functionality and elegance.

Civivi - a sub-brand of WE Knife, a company that produces knives of the highest global quality. Production takes place on the same production lines as WE, so the highest standard of assembly is maintained.

Damascus - a blackened damascus stainless steel blade with a unique pattern. Finished using the Black Hand Rubbed method, hand rubbed black damascus. The blade consisting of two different types of steel, forged and put together in different ways obtaining this amazing pattern. The steel is characterized by high hardness in the range of 58-60 HRC.

Blade - Drop Point type, finished by hand using Black Hand Rubbed method. The wide blade converges towards the needle-sharp tip of the knife. The small thickness of the blade, combined with a high flat grind (Flat Grind), gives excellent cutting edge geometry and extreme cutting performance. Ceramic ball bearings support the opening of the blade in two ways, with a double-sided stud in the blade (Double Thumb Stud) or a quick flipper front flipper. The entire blade is locked with a state-of-the-art Nested Liner Lock.

Nested Liner Lock, a modification of the liner-lock, consisting in nesting the liner of the locking mechanism in the liner.

Handle - made of Linen Micarta composite (linen fabric pressed under pressure with synthetic resin), beveled edges of the cover eliminates sharp edges. The whole is screwed to a solid backspacer, also made of Micarta. Above the clip a hole for threading a belaying or decorative cord. The pivot axis is decorated with a stylized Civivi brand logo. A two-position (right/left) steel deep carry clip allows you to carry the knife discreetly in your pocket in tip-up position (blade tip up).

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

Technical data:
Product number: C22007-DS1
Product name: Sokoke Black Linen Micarta, Black Hand Rubbed Damascus

Overall length: 194.1 mm / 7.64"
Blade length: 85.1 mm / 3.35"
Blade thickness: 3.0 mm / 0.12"
Handle length: 111.7 mm / 4.4"
Handle thickness: 13.0 mm / 0.51"
Weight: 99.9 g / 3.52 oz

Blade material: Damascus
Blade hardness: 58-60 HRC
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Black Hand Rubbed

Handle material: Linen Micarta
Handle finish color: Black
Backspacer material: Linen Micarta
Backspacer color: Black

Clip: Right/Left, Tip-Up
Clip material: Stainless Steel

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

Designer: Ray Laconico
Brand: Civivi
Manufacturer: WeKnife Co., Ltd.
Country of origin: P.R.C.

Development: a Sharg® company