Description

Handmade one-of-a-kind knife with handle scales made of mammoth tusk. This rare and fascinating material tells a story that is up to 10 000 years old. The fossil tusks of the Siberian mammoth are obtained from permafrost ground or glacial ice. The colouring of each handle scale is unique, as the originally cream-coloured tusks have discoloured to different extents after lying in permafrost for millennia. Damasteel is used for the blade, a type of rustproof Damascus steel produced in Sweden using powder metallurgy via the sintering and forging of the steel types RWL34* (»light« patterns) and PMC27** (»dark« patterns). The combination of these two special types of steel creates not only an impressive pattern, but also the best material properties. Locking the blade is done with a smooth liner lock mechanism, and the blank is made of titanium***. The hand-filed ornamentation on the titanium*** back spring is particularly eye-catching. Comes with leather case, rustproof, hardness 60 HRC.

* Steel analysis RWL34: C = 1.05 / Si = 0.5 / Mn = 0.5 / P = 0.05 / S=0.03 / Cr = 14 / Mo = 4 / V = 0.2 (in %)
** Steel analysis PMC27: C = 0.6 / Si = 0.5 / Mn = 0.5 / Cr = 13 (in %)

***Titanium is a light, extremely robust, totally rustproof, anti-magnetic and anti-allergic metal. It possesses a similar tensile strength as steel, but is about a third lighter.

Massimo Salice Sanna

What started out as a hobby in 1993 quickly became a passion for Massimo Salice Sanna, or Max for short. Accurate workmanship and attention to detail are what characterise this avid knife maker. All the steps are performed exclusively by hand, from the tempering of the steel to the elaborate grinding work and ornamentation. In his workshop in Italy, he composes small works of art from the best steels and most precious woods.

Properties

Bevel:	Double bevel
Blade length:	70 mm
Blade structure:	Damascus
Blade thickness:	3 mm
Handle material:	Mammoth tusk
Hardness:	60 HRC
Locking mechanism:	Liner lock
Number of layers:	over 100
Overall length:	165 mm
Rustproof:	Yes
Scope of delivery:	Leather case
Steel cutting edge:	Damasteel
Type:	Sammlermesser / Limited Editions Westliche Klappmesser
Weight:	90 g

Properties

Bevel:	Double bevel
Blade length:	70 mm
Blade structure:	Damascus
Blade thickness:	3 mm
Handle material:	Mammoth tusk
Hardness:	60 HRC
Locking mechanism:	Liner lock
Number of layers:	over 100
Overall length:	165 mm
Rustproof:	Yes
Scope of delivery:	Leather case
Steel cutting edge:	Damasteel
Type:	Sammlermesser / Limited Editions Westliche Klappmesser
Weight:	90 g