Laguiole en Aubrac Forged Bee Folding Knife 4-5/8-in, Mammouth Ivory & Ebony
Handle: Ebony (Maccassar Ebony) and Genuine Mammoth IvoryHandle characteristics: Ebony is believed to be the darkest wood in the world. Extremely dense wood that will sink in water.Handle Material’s Origin: Ebony: South America; Mammoth Ivory: SiberiaFinish: Mirror Polished 12C27 Stainless steel.Weight: 3oz – 84gmSize: 12 cm / 4: 5/8 in (closed) 21.7 cm / 8.5/8 in (open)Thick, solid bolster made of fossilised mammoth ivory on each side in addition to South American ebonyEach piece is assembled from start to finish in one sequence and by a single artificer. Around 1 1/2 hrs of labor by one craftsman to create this knife.True to tradition, the spring is polished on the inside and forged as one piece with it’s fly (forged bee). The bee is welded onto the springHand chiseled spring top and beeSlim, sinuous outline, with a narrow, tapered blade, steel backspringThe spring stops to prevent the blade from dulling when the user snaps it shut too fastSingle blade piece made of stainless Sanvik 12C27, a martensitic stainless chromium steel. The composition of carbon and chromium gives a unique combination of properties including: very high hardness, very high wear resistance and corrosion resistant Blade shape follows the first Laguiole knives produced between 1829 and 1840Canvas pouch, certificate of origin, L sticker markIncludes a certificate of origin of IvoryHand made in Laguiole en Aubrac, FranceLifetime guarantee.