ATZ1820GFGY ArtisanCutlery Proponent Frag Titanium Handle S35VN Wharncliffe Blade IKBS Frame Lock Clip

A beefy knife with a deft touch, the Proponent from Artisan Cutlery is one monster of a flipper. The heavy Wharncliffe blade measures in at 3.85" and is made from a 0.18" thick stock of high-quality S35VN stainless steel. This gives it a lot of power and weight behind each cut, while the narrow tip provides good penetrative potential. The blade sports an attractive two-tone finish with the majority being satin and the fuller being sand polished. The large handles provide a solid grip due to its large finger groove and milled recesses. Handles this large would normally make the knife unwieldy, but being made of lightweight titanium gives just enough reduction of weight to make it user-friendly. The Proponent comes with a threaded pin that can be inserted into the hole near the finger groove to bolt the blade open or closed, providing stability and safety to this monster. The deploying action is extremely smooth thanks to the ceramic ball bearings in the pivot, especially for a knife of this weight and size. The Proponent is an agile touch in a large package.

Specifications

Blade Length: 9.8cm
Cutting Edge: 8.50cm
Closed Length: 12.70cm
Overall Length: 22.50cm
Blade Material: S35VN Stainless Steel
Blade Thickness: 4.75 mm
Blade Hardness: 59-61HRC
Blade Style: Wharncliffe
Blade Grind: Flat
Blade Finish: Two-Tone Satin/Sand Polished
Handle Material: Frag Textured Titanium
Handle Thickness: 1.57cm
Locking Mechanism: Frame
Pivot Assembly: Ceramic Ball Bearing
Pocket Clip: Tip-Up Right Carry
Weight: 10.8 oz.
Designed By: Dirk Pinkerton
Made in China