WE Knife Harpen Black Titanium, Black Stonewashed CPM 20CV by Michael Burch (WE23019-1)

Harpen Black Titanium, Black Stonewashed, a design by US-based knifemaker Michael Burch for WeKnife, a compact, easy-to-carry folding knife. Titanium on a perfectly crafted Handle, ceramic Ball bearings for a smooth opening, excellent CPM 20CV steel considered one of the best steels for knives. Unbelievable cutting properties! The perfect addition to your EDC gear!

Michael Burch - he made his first knives when he was still a child, but didn't get serious about it until 2002. In 2006 he became a full-time knifemaker and started creating his own designs in various styles, focusing mainly on folding knives. He enjoys using traditional and modern tools, and is constantly learning new things to make his knives unique and the best possible. He is passionate about the history of knifemaking and, together with friends, hosts the Mark of the Maker podcast, which covers everything from history, interviews with makers and everything related to knives.

CPM 20CV - one of the best tool steels, American premium 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 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 - Modified Drop Point type, finished with a bath of fine Stonewash pebbles, then coated in black. The expansive belly extends the length of the cutting edge relative to the length of the blade converging toward the needle-sharp tip of the knife. The thickness of the blade provides high strength while the high concave grind gives excellent cutting edge geometry and extreme cutting performance. Ceramic ball bearings support the opening of the blade with a quick index-finger flipper (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 6AL4V titanium with a slightly rough texture, whose beveled edges of the covers eliminate sharp edges for comfort, and the fore finger groove made at the front improves grip security. An additional element that improves the grip and at the same time relieves physical and visual stress on the Handle, is the openwork perfectly made on CNC digital machine tools. The grips are connected to each other with a titanium backspacer, thanks to which the knife retains the desired rigidity of construction. The simplicity and solidity of the construction give 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. The pivot axis decorated on one side with the manufacturer's logo, on the other with a titanium rim (pivot collar cap).

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

Technical data:
Product number: WE23019-1
Product name: Harpen Black Titanium, Black Stonewashed

Overall length: 181.8 mm / 7.16"
Blade length: 75.8 mm / 2.98"
Blade thickness: 3.2 mm / 0.13"
Handle length: 106.0 mm / 4.17"
Handle thickness: 11.4 mm / 0.45"
Weight: 99.5 g / 3.51 oz

Blade material: CPM 20CV
Blade hardness: 59-61 HRC
Blade grind: Hollow
Blade finish: Black Stonewashed

Handle material: 6AL4V Titanium
Handle finish color: Black
Backspacer material: 6AL4V Titanium
Backspacer color: Black

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: Michael Burch
Brand: WeKnife
Manufacturer: We Knife Co., Ltd.
Country of origin: P.R.C.

Developed by: the Sharg® company