WE Knife Thug Gray Titanium, Gray Hand Rubbed CPM 20CV by Matt Christensen (2103B)

Thug Gray Titanium, Gray Hand Rubbed is a hot design for a hell of a knife designed by renowned custom knife maker Matt Christensen. Those familiar with Matt's work know how hard it is to get one of his knives. The Thug with its grind tanto blade is definitely worth the purchase.

Matthew Christensen - a native of Steger, Illinois, an uncompromising Custom Knifemaker whose works are very hard to get! Either you're lucky and managed to buy one, or you'll get your knife exclusively from the secondary market. His handmade custom knives can be recognized by their hard blade shapes.

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 19.0% 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 tanto. It opens with a double-sided peg in the wedge, so it can be easily used by right- and left-handed people. Ceramic ball bearings are responsible for the smooth operation of the opening mechanism. For ease of sharpening, the beginning of the cutting edge starts with a small choil. A mixed grind is used here, in the rear part there is a high, concave grind for cutting and precision work, the so-called Hollow Ground Primary Bevel. In the front part we have a high flat grind to reinforce the Flat Ground tip. To improve piercing capabilities, an unsharpened false blade was brought out in the upper part. The blade has been finished using the "gray hand rubbed" method. The whole thing is locked with a proven and popular frame lock with a steel insert to prevent wiping of the lock face.

Handle - thick pieces of titanium, joined together by a titanium backspacer. The simplicity and solidity of the design give the assurance of many years of use. Single-position clip (right), made of titanium, allows to carry the knife in tip-up position. The backspacer has a hole for threading a safety or decorative cord. As in other models, the pivot axis is decorated with a stylized manufacturer's logo.

The kit comes with an elegant pouch for carrying/storing the knife.

Technical data:
Product number: 2103B
Product name: Thug

Overall length: 164.6 mm / 6.48"
Blade length: 68.4 mm / 2.69"
Handle length: 96.2 mm / 3.79"
Thickness of blade: 4.0 mm / 0.16"
Handle thickness: 13.4 mm / 0.53"
Weight: 124.6 g / 4.4 oz

Blade material: CPM 20CV
Blade hardness: 59-61 HRC
Blade grind: Blended
Blade finish: Gray Hand Rubbed (hand rubbed in gray)

Handle material: Titanium 6AL4V
Handle finish color: Gray
Backspacer material: Titanium 6AL4V
Backspacer color: Grey

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

Pivot mechanism: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing.
Locking mechanism: Frame lock
Opening method: Manual, double thumb stud
Additional accessories: pouch

Designer: Matthew Christensen
Brand: WeKnife
Manufacturer: WE Knife Co., Ltd
Country of origin: P.R.C.

Development: a Sharg® company