Up for sale, a rare "Thiers" folder from veteran South African maker Des Horn, based on the traditional French clasp pattern with a very modern twist. It flicks open using a knurled area on the edge of the blade tang (see photo below), much like flicking a lighter, and the knurled section serves as a very effective raised thumb-ramp when the knife is open. The blade is easily opened and closed one-handed. Since there are no thumb studs, the knife has an unusually sleek profile when closed. Liner lockup is tight in all directions. This is not a flipper; the action is smooth but firm, with a solid click on closing. Serial numbered on the backspacer inside the handle.
3-3/4" high-polished, deeply hollow-ground, razor-sharp stainless Damasteel blade with a subtle etch; hardened and sub-zero quenched in liquid nitrogen and double tempered.
Thick stabilized fossil mammoth bark ivory scales.
Long ti bolsters with a hidden pivot and Des' trademark machining. The complex texturing resembles reptile scales and creates a lot of "movement" as the light shifts over the pattern. Blue anodized with subtle salmon pink and gold highlights.
Thick ti liners anodized light blue with a dark blue anodized ti backspacer.
8-3/4" OAL. 3.3 oz.
Condition is around 98%. There're some very light signs of handling and age--the knife is at least fifteen years old--most notable in the anodizing on the edges of the ti frame in a few spots, as shown in the photos. The edge may have been touched-up, but it's hard to tell. I bought the knife as new from a well known dealer many years ago, and it arrived in its present lightly-handled condition, so it may have been pre-owned in spite of the dealer's assurances that it was new. My asking price is around half of what a new Thiers with similar features sells for now, if you can find one.
^the apparent dings on the blade spine in the above photo are just reflections. The spine is flawless.
I'm looking for $750.00 SOLD, which includes USPS priority shipping with insurance and delivery confirmation. No Paypal fees. ConUS only. No trades, please.
If you're interested, or have any questions, you can PM me here, or send email to zos_kia@earthlink.net
Thanks for looking.
3-3/4" high-polished, deeply hollow-ground, razor-sharp stainless Damasteel blade with a subtle etch; hardened and sub-zero quenched in liquid nitrogen and double tempered.
Thick stabilized fossil mammoth bark ivory scales.
Long ti bolsters with a hidden pivot and Des' trademark machining. The complex texturing resembles reptile scales and creates a lot of "movement" as the light shifts over the pattern. Blue anodized with subtle salmon pink and gold highlights.
Thick ti liners anodized light blue with a dark blue anodized ti backspacer.
8-3/4" OAL. 3.3 oz.
Condition is around 98%. There're some very light signs of handling and age--the knife is at least fifteen years old--most notable in the anodizing on the edges of the ti frame in a few spots, as shown in the photos. The edge may have been touched-up, but it's hard to tell. I bought the knife as new from a well known dealer many years ago, and it arrived in its present lightly-handled condition, so it may have been pre-owned in spite of the dealer's assurances that it was new. My asking price is around half of what a new Thiers with similar features sells for now, if you can find one.
^the apparent dings on the blade spine in the above photo are just reflections. The spine is flawless.
I'm looking for $750.00 SOLD, which includes USPS priority shipping with insurance and delivery confirmation. No Paypal fees. ConUS only. No trades, please.
If you're interested, or have any questions, you can PM me here, or send email to zos_kia@earthlink.net
Thanks for looking.
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