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Up for sale is a stunning Datz flipper from David Clark (Clark Blades).
This model was made on 2/10/16 and has all the hallmarks of David's excellent knife-making skills.
No flaws on this knife!!! Absolutely great condition!!!
This is a healthy size knife (8.5" overall length) with a thick profile... Yet, it feels absolutely wonderful in the hand.
Measurements:
Blade - 3.75"
Handle - 4.75"
OAL - 8.5"
The Tanto blade is magnificent. It's hard to see in the pictures but there is a killer hallow-grind and an awesome bevel near the tip of the blade. You will love the feel in person.
Blade Steel is acid-stonewash CTS-XHP with a jaw-dropping Chad Nichols San Mai treatment!!!
What I absolutely love about this knife is the dual finish on the blade.
The San Mai treatment on the presentation-side rides the top portion of the blade then drops into the bolster! The clip side covers almost the entire blade.
It really is a joy to explore both sides and see the difference in application... I love the effort here and it shows home much care was taken.
The blade edge is wicked-sharp and razor-like!
The blade choil is generous and will make detail work a breeze for most index fingers.
The jimping on the blade-spine works perfectly without being too aggressive on the thumb.
The scales are Black Micarta with beautiful titanium bolsters. The bolsters have a perfect raw stonewash look to them. The point where micarta meets bolster is as smooth and seamless as can be. Great work here!!!
The radiating throwing-star pivots are beautifully done and the STAR OF THE SHOW is the inlaid timascus pivot collar/ring. The work is done so perfectly that the inlay is absolutely seamless with the Ti bolster.
The pivot and collar are the same size on both sides. David "NEVER" short-changes his clients when it comes to materials.
The Timascus backspacer and clip are deep rich Timascus with nicely chamfered edges.
David hand-etched his name on the interior back-spacer.
Titanium liners and and blue anodized hardware complete the package.
Blade centering is excellent with daylight on both-sides.
Lock-up is super early at and solid at 15%-20%
The lock-realease mechanism is buttery-smooth!!!
Detent is strong the flipper action is incredible!!! The blade fires open in any position.
The knife comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity from David Clark.
I added some pics of the DATZ alongside a GRUNT for size comparison. The GRUNT is not for sale!!!
Please take time to view all the pictures and watch the video I made.
THIS KNIFE IS SOLD PENDING FUNDS.
Please contact me with any questions.
kreisws01@gmail.com
IG - @kreisws01
Thank you.
[video=youtube;Wq0uZpC0ch0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0uZpC0ch0[/video]
This model was made on 2/10/16 and has all the hallmarks of David's excellent knife-making skills.
No flaws on this knife!!! Absolutely great condition!!!
This is a healthy size knife (8.5" overall length) with a thick profile... Yet, it feels absolutely wonderful in the hand.
Measurements:
Blade - 3.75"
Handle - 4.75"
OAL - 8.5"
The Tanto blade is magnificent. It's hard to see in the pictures but there is a killer hallow-grind and an awesome bevel near the tip of the blade. You will love the feel in person.
Blade Steel is acid-stonewash CTS-XHP with a jaw-dropping Chad Nichols San Mai treatment!!!
What I absolutely love about this knife is the dual finish on the blade.
The San Mai treatment on the presentation-side rides the top portion of the blade then drops into the bolster! The clip side covers almost the entire blade.
It really is a joy to explore both sides and see the difference in application... I love the effort here and it shows home much care was taken.
The blade edge is wicked-sharp and razor-like!
The blade choil is generous and will make detail work a breeze for most index fingers.
The jimping on the blade-spine works perfectly without being too aggressive on the thumb.
The scales are Black Micarta with beautiful titanium bolsters. The bolsters have a perfect raw stonewash look to them. The point where micarta meets bolster is as smooth and seamless as can be. Great work here!!!
The radiating throwing-star pivots are beautifully done and the STAR OF THE SHOW is the inlaid timascus pivot collar/ring. The work is done so perfectly that the inlay is absolutely seamless with the Ti bolster.
The pivot and collar are the same size on both sides. David "NEVER" short-changes his clients when it comes to materials.
The Timascus backspacer and clip are deep rich Timascus with nicely chamfered edges.
David hand-etched his name on the interior back-spacer.
Titanium liners and and blue anodized hardware complete the package.
Blade centering is excellent with daylight on both-sides.
Lock-up is super early at and solid at 15%-20%
The lock-realease mechanism is buttery-smooth!!!
Detent is strong the flipper action is incredible!!! The blade fires open in any position.
The knife comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity from David Clark.
I added some pics of the DATZ alongside a GRUNT for size comparison. The GRUNT is not for sale!!!
Please take time to view all the pictures and watch the video I made.
THIS KNIFE IS SOLD PENDING FUNDS.
Please contact me with any questions.
kreisws01@gmail.com
IG - @kreisws01
Thank you.
[video=youtube;Wq0uZpC0ch0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0uZpC0ch0[/video]
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