William Henry Studio

B12 ARCTIC II Folding Knife

$2,350.00

ARCTIC II

EDITION OF 100 PIECES - #45 of 100

B12 ARCTIC II

The Spearpoint ‘Arctic II’ features a mesmerizing frame of hand-forged 'Mind Melt' damascus by Chad Nichols, inlaid with a stunning piece of 10,000 year-old fossil Woolly Mammoth tooth. The blade is 'Wave' stainless damascus with a VG-10 core; the one-hand button lock and the thumb stud are set with Kashmir blue topaz gemstones.
A remarkable design that gives you an instrument with a full-size secure grip, and a versatile deep-belly blade, the Spearpoint epitomizes William Henry’s core philosophy – that superlative function deserves to be elevated to superlative art.
The ‘Arctic II’ features some of the most exotic materials, artistry and forged metals that are the hallmark of William Henry's collections; a timeless heirloom to be proudly worn and used for a lifetime before being handed-down to another generation.

FEATURES & SPECS

One-hand button lock system
Leather carrying case
Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box
Dimensions:

Blade 3.06" (77.7mm)
Handle 4.13" (104.9.5mm)
Overall open 7.19" (182.6mm)

HAND-FORGED DAMASCUS

Damascus steel was a term used by several Western cultures from the Medieval period onward to describe a type of steel created in India and used in sword making from about 300 BC to 1700 AD. These swords were characterized by distinctive patterns of banding and mottling reminiscent of flowing water. Such blades were reputed to be not only tough and resistant to shattering, but capable of being honed to a sharp and resilient edge. William Henry's damascus is made from several types of steel welded together to form a billet.
The patterns vary depending on how the damascus artist works the billet. The billet is drawn out and folded until the desired number of layers are formed. William Henry damascus billets are forged with a minimum of 300 layers. William Henry works with a handful of the very best damascus artists/forgers in the U.S.