WE Knife Merata LE No 150/200 Tiger Stripe Titanium, Hand Rubbed Satin CPM 20CV by Anton Tkachenko (WE22008A-3)

Merata Tiger Stripe Titanium, Hand Rubbed Satin LE (Limited Edition). Limited edition limited to 200 pieces, knife numbered 150. A large, sturdy folder designed by Anton Tkachenko with a hand rubbed satin polished blade in sharp CPM 20CV super steel. Handle in professionally machined black titanium with lanyard hole and titanium clip on the right side. Reasonable weight and excellent ergonomics make the folder seem much more manageable - in hand and pocket - than almost any other knife of its size. "Must have!"

CPM 20CV - one of the finest tool steels, American premium martensitic stainless steel. Produced by US Crucible Industries using the particle metallurgy / Crucible® Particle Metallurgy (CPM) process. The CPM process produces 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-grade corrosion-resistant steels.

Blade - trailing point type, finished by hand in an elegant Satin method. The generous belly extends the length of the cutting edge in relation to the length of the blade, converging towards the needle-sharp, raised 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. Ball bearing ceramic supports the opening of the blade with a quick flipper (index-finger flipper) when opened acting as a stag. The entire blade is locked with the proven and popular frame lock with a steel insert to prevent the lock face from rubbing off.

Handle - made of titanium 6AL4V thermally coloured in a tiger stripe pattern. Contouring of the covers eliminates sharp edges. The grips are joined together with a titanium backspacer. The textured surface improves grip. The simplicity and robustness of the construction offer the assurance of many years of use. The single-position clip (right), made of titanium, allows the knife to be carried in tip-up position. At the top of the backspacer there is a place to thread a safety or decorative cord. As on other models, the pivot is decorated with a stylised manufacturer's logo.

Case - a soft zipped nylon case with the manufacturer's logo is included for safe storage and transport of the folder.

Technical data:
Product number: WE22008A-3
Product name: Merata LE No 150/200 Tiger Stripe Titanium, Hand Rubbed Satin

Overall length: 221.6 mm / 8.72"
Blade length: 93.5 mm / 3.68"
Blade thickness: 3.2 mm / 0.13"
Handle length: 128.1 mm / 5.04"
Handle thickness: 12.6 mm / 0.5"
Weight: 130.4 g / 4.6 oz

Blade material: CPM 20CV
Blade hardness: 58-60 HRC
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Hand Rubbed Satin

Handle material: 6AL4V Titanium
Handle finish color: Tiger Stripe
Backspacer material: 6AL4V Titanium
Backspacer colour: Tiger Stripe

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

Pivot mechanism: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing
Locking mechanism: Frame Lock
Opening method: Manual, flipper
Additional accessories: Pouch

Designer: Anton Tkachenko
Brand: WeKnife
Manufacturer: We Knife Co., Ltd.
Country of origin: P.R.C.

Development: Sharg® company