WE Knife OAO (One And Only) Black Titanium/Timascus, Black Stonewashed Bevels/Black Brushed CPM 20CV by Tashi Bharucha (WE23001-4)

OAO (One And Only) Black Titanium/Timascus, Black Stonewashed Bevels/Black Brushed, a compact EDC folding knife designed by Tashi Bharucha and made by WeKnife, known for its legendary quality. Carbon Handle, CPM 20CV blade steel. Stunning workmanship and the finest materials are the hallmark of this company's knives. Many Western manufacturers can only dream about such quality. And we are writing about a production knife!

Tashi Bharucha is a French knife manufacturer and designer known for bringing some of the most beautiful shapes and purest forms to the world of knives. From eye-catching custom pieces to specially designed productions, a knife bearing Bharucha's name is a knife to be proud of!

CPM 20CV - one of the finest tool steels, US 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 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.

Nested Liner Lock, a modification of the liner-lock by nesting the liner of the locking mechanism in the grip.

Blade - clip point type, impressively finished with Two Tone method, sandblasted grinds, the rest of the blade is brushed, the whole blade is black coated. Strongly outlined belly extends the length of the cutting edge in relation to the length of the blade converging towards the needle-sharp 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 ensures an extremely smooth opening of the blade with the flipper flipper so it can be easily used by right and left-handed people. The entire blade is locked with the proven and popular nested liner lock.

Timascus - a laminate consisting of two or more titanium alloys (currently CP and 6AL4V). Corrosion resistant, non-magnetic and lightweight. It has the beautiful, exclusive look of damascus steel without any of the steel's flaws that may disappoint some knife makers and collectors. Timascus is made by placing different titanium alloys in a metal box, filling the case with inert gas and applying both heat and pressure to laminate the two alloys together. It is colored by anodizing or by heat. Timascus is a beautiful combination of old decorative techniques and modern forging.

Handle - made of one piece of titanium 6AI4V, machined on CNC milling machines. Monolithic skeleton (body) of the highest strength, which is a solid structural element that guarantees the rigidity and strength of the entire structure. On both sides, artful inlays (inlays) of Timascus contrast beautifully with the titanium. Only a few companies are able to make the Handle with such incredible accuracy! A two-position (right/left) deep-carry clip also from Timascus allows you to carry the knife discreetly in your pocket in the tip-up (blade tip up) position. It comes with a left-side clip and titanium cap. On the back of the Handle a lanyard hole, a place for a decorative or safety line.

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

Technical data:
Product number: WE23001-4
Product name: OAO (One And Only) Black Titanium/Timascus, Black Stonewashed Bevels/Black Brushed

Overall length: 199.7 mm / 7.86"
Blade length: 86.3 mm / 3.4"
Blade thickness: 4.0 mm / 0.16"
Handle length: 113.4 mm / 4.46"
Handle thickness: 13.4 mm / 0.53"
Weight: 132.9 g / 4.69 oz

Blade material: CPM 20CV
Blade hardness: 59-61 HRC
Blade grind: Flat
Blade Finish: Black Stonewashed Bevels/Black Brushed

Handle material: 6AL4V Titanium with Timascus Inlay
Handle finish color: Black / Multicolored
Backspacer material: Titanium 6AL4V
Backspacer Color: Black

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

Pivot mechanism: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing.
Locking mechanism: Nested Liner Lock
Opening method: Manual, flipper
Additional accessories: Pouch, left side clip, titanium cap

Designer: Tashi Bharucha
Brand name: WeKnife
Manufacturer: WE Knife Co., Ltd
Country of origin: P.R.C.

Developed by: the Sharg® company.