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ArtisanCutlery Crusoe ATZ-1869G S90V Blade Titanium Damascus Handle Folding Knives
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What We Like
- S90V premium blade steel for exceptional edge retention
- Titanium Damascus handles for durability and aesthetics
- Smooth ceramic bearing action for fluid deployment
- Full-size design with sleek pocket-friendly profile
- Robust frame lock with accessible disengagement
Considerations
- Premium price point at $609
- Heavier than typical EDC folders at 145g
- Limited edition availability
Overview
Designer: Nick Rogers
“As knife enthusiasts, one often pondered question is that of the desert island knife. If you were stranded on a deserted island and could only have one knife, what would it be? For this design, I tried to distill features that I love from different designs into one knife I could be happily stranded with, and that's the Crusoe. It is a full size knife, big enough to do some serious work, but sleek enough to forget about in pocket. It features a neutral handle profile with an index finger cutout and widened back end to provide just enough security but not get in the way when using different grip options. The handle spine is gently concave for maximum comfort in hard bearing tasks, and leads uninterrupted into the robust drop point blade. The low tip makes utility cuts easier to manage, while maintaining enough belly for slicing performance. Using thicker blade stock combined with a high flat grind and swedge, the blade is strong enough to put up with some measured abuse but precise enough to slide through material and perform detailed work. The construction is simplified to just a single barrel spacer through which the clip is attached, relying on the thicker yet gently tapered titanium handles for stability. The bearing action is smooth and addicting, with both opening hole and front flipper deployment options, and easily accessible lock bar disengagement. It's a do it all knife, a trusty companion, a worthy desert island pick. ”
Specification:
Blade Length
3.54"(90mm)
Blade Thickness
0.17"(4.2mm)
Blade Finish
Sand Polish
Blade Grind
Flat
Blade Material
S90V
Blade Hardness
HRC60-62
Blade Style
Clip point
Overall Length
8.35"(212mm)
Closed Length
4.8"(122mm)
Handle Material
Titanium Damascus
Clip Material
Titanium Damascus
Pivot Assembly
Ceramic Ball Bearing
Lock Type
Frame Lock
Weight
145g/5.12oz
Technical Specifications
8 specs Brand ArtisanCutlery
Category Knives
Weight 145g (5.1 oz)
Material Titanium Damascus
Blade Steel S90V
Blade Length 3.54mm
Blade Shape Clip Point
Lock Type Frame Lock
Opening Type Flipper, Thumb Hole