WE Knife Merata LE No ???/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 ???. A large, sturdy folder designed by Anton Tkachenko with a hand-polished satin-finished blade made of sharp CPM 20CV super steel. Handle made of 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 other knives of its size. "Must have!"

CPM 20CV - one of the best tool steels, American premium martensitic stainless steel. Manufactured 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 better 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 - trailing point type, finished by hand with an elegant Satin method. The elongated belly extends the length of the cutting edge relative to the length of the blade converging toward 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 inlay to prevent wiping of the lock face.

Handle - made of titanium 6AL4V heat stained in a tiger stripes pattern. Contouring of the covers eliminates sharp edges. The grips are connected to each other with a titanium backspacer. The textured surface improves grip confidence. The simplicity and robustness of the design give confidence in 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 in other models, the pivot is decorated with a stylized manufacturer's logo.

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

Technical data:
Product number: WE22008A-3
Product name: Merata LE No ???/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 color: 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 name: WeKnife
Manufacturer: We Knife Co., Ltd.
Country of origin: P.R.C.

Developed by: the Sharg® company.