Hey guys, I have up for sale a one off Lorein design - the Trail Cutlet. Lorien is a part of the CPK design family. The Trail Cutlet was designed by Lorien as his perfect big chopper, with everything he wants in a large knife. It is also meant as a prototype for a future chopper directly from CPK. I saw Nathan mention a design like this for the future (I think in the "Ask Nathan" thread). This knife was at 2023 Blade at the CPK booth. It is an incredible work of knife art! It is stunning. Completely hand finished by Lorien, it is one of the most badass and beautiful knives I've ever seen. Balanced perfectly. It looks so good I've never been able to bring myself to use it. I've only admired it.
Here is Lorien's description when he first posted it. "This here's .189" thick CPM 3V with an overall length of about 18"- as long as I can fit in the heat treating oven with the door shut
Handle is Terotuf laminated to G10. Brass pins. Skelotonizing cutouts are filled with low rebound rubber which is a gimmick I intend to exploit. The edge is also curved along its entire length which creates a more of a shearing effect. The sheath is hand stitched 9oz leather, hot waxed. Pretty fun blade! It's kind of a grail type design for me in a way, has all the things I like in a big knife for the forest." I also asked Lorien about the heat treat on this, and he said "Nathan advises me on heat treating, and while this isn't technically the Delta protocol, it's VERY VERY close." I just measured it, and it is 17.25" overall with a 12" total blade length.
Here is the original thread Lorien posted for it if you're interested. His photos are much better than mine! https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/trail-cutlet.1929943/
It is in perfect, new, unused condition. It comes with a terrific leather sheath Lorien custom made for it, which fits like a glove and solidly holds the knife in place. I'm asking $1125 PP G&S, below what I paid for it, or OBO (make an offer), which includes shipping and insurance, and will have a signature confirmation of delivery due to the high value.
Please only post "I'll take it" and direct message me following that post or with any questions. At this time I'd only like to sell to US members to avoid international shipping and insurance. I ship promptly, within a day of payment. I'll leave positive feedback for any buyer who posts in the sale thread, pays promptly and notifies me when they receive the knife. Thanks for looking.
Here is Lorien's description when he first posted it. "This here's .189" thick CPM 3V with an overall length of about 18"- as long as I can fit in the heat treating oven with the door shut
Handle is Terotuf laminated to G10. Brass pins. Skelotonizing cutouts are filled with low rebound rubber which is a gimmick I intend to exploit. The edge is also curved along its entire length which creates a more of a shearing effect. The sheath is hand stitched 9oz leather, hot waxed. Pretty fun blade! It's kind of a grail type design for me in a way, has all the things I like in a big knife for the forest." I also asked Lorien about the heat treat on this, and he said "Nathan advises me on heat treating, and while this isn't technically the Delta protocol, it's VERY VERY close." I just measured it, and it is 17.25" overall with a 12" total blade length.
Here is the original thread Lorien posted for it if you're interested. His photos are much better than mine! https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/trail-cutlet.1929943/
It is in perfect, new, unused condition. It comes with a terrific leather sheath Lorien custom made for it, which fits like a glove and solidly holds the knife in place. I'm asking $1125 PP G&S, below what I paid for it, or OBO (make an offer), which includes shipping and insurance, and will have a signature confirmation of delivery due to the high value.
Please only post "I'll take it" and direct message me following that post or with any questions. At this time I'd only like to sell to US members to avoid international shipping and insurance. I ship promptly, within a day of payment. I'll leave positive feedback for any buyer who posts in the sale thread, pays promptly and notifies me when they receive the knife. Thanks for looking.
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