Bestech Icarus Black-Bronze Stonewashed Titanium Knife, Black Stonewashed M390 by Nick Rogers (BT2302B)

Icarus Black Bronze Stonewashed Titanium, Black Stonewashed is the top of the line among folding knives produced by Bestech. Designed by Nick Rogers a young knifemaker from the USA, made with uncompromising quality by Bestech. Nic designs his knives as total cutting tools and the whole design is subordinated to that. When you add one of the world's best M390 tool steels, the result is one hell of an EDC knife!

M390 Microclean® - a martensitic high-performance chrome steel produced by powder metallurgy. Due to the alloy concept, it has extremely high wear resistance and high corrosion resistance. Due to its high wear resistance, it adequately maintains the shape of the edge, so the blade stays sharp for a very long time (requiring minimal maintenance). Another of the advantages is resistance to the formation of "wire" during sharpening. The steel has a high chromium content of 20.0% (Cr) doped with 1.9% carbon (C), vanadium 4.0% (V), and is hardened between 59-61 HRC. This super steel is comparable to Carpenter's CPM 20CV or CTS-204P steels. Manufactured by Böhler Edelstahl in Kapfenberg, Austria.

Blade - wide, Clip Point type with a scratch-masking Stonewashed finish then coated in black. Long cutting edge converging towards the needle-sharp tip of the knife. The small thickness of the blade and the high, flat grind give excellent cutting edge geometry and extreme cutting performance. Ceramic ball bearings assist in opening the blade with a fast front flipper (index-finger front flipper). A dual thumb stud in the wedge (dual thumb stud) stylized in the shape of the sun that the mythical Icarus followed to open can also be used. A section of the back of the wedge is covered with upper jimping, a notched thumb rest for easy control of the knife. The whole thing is locked with the proven and popular frame lock with a steel insert to prevent wiping of the lock face.

Handle - is two pieces of solid titanium 6AL4V finished in Black Stonewash method with striking abrasions on the edges, from under which the bronze finish shines through. Ergonomically profiled, they eliminate sharp edges for comfort, notches made in the grips improve grip security. Open-backed design without the typical backspacer, fastened together with steel spacer sleeves for easy cleaning. A single-position, right-handed titanium clip allows you to carry the knife in tip-up position, with the tip of the blade upwards.

Case - the knife is packed in a zippered nylon soft pouch with the brand's logo for safe carrying and storage of the folder.

Technical data:
Product number: BT2302B
Product name: Icarus Black Bronze Stonewashed Titanium, Black Stonewashed

Overall length: 157.8 mm / 6.21"
Blade length: 67.2 mm / 2.65"
Blade thickness: 2.8 mm / 0.11"
Handle length: n.d.
Handle thickness: n.d.
Weight: 66.0 g / 2.33 oz

Blade material: Böhler M390 Microclean®
Blade hardness: 59-61 HRC
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Black Stonewashed

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

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

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

Designer: Nick Rogers
Brand: Bestech
Manufacturer: Bestech Knives
Country of origin: P.R.C

Developed by: the Sharg® company