Voorhies/Yamin “Supernova” Lefty Carbon Fibre Folder

Les Voorhies-Faisal Yamin 'Supernova' lefty knife (Photo: mwalle6 - BladeForums)The “Supernova” is a collaboration between Faisal Yamin (designer) and Les Voorhies (maker). Sporting handsome handles made from lightning strike carbon fiber (LSCF) with silver wire, the Supernova has titanium liners and a zirconium* pocket clip, pivot, and back spacer. It has a blade length of 3.5″, cutting edge of 3.375″ and an overall length of 8″. The blade is made from carpenter CTS-XHP steel alloy, which has the corrosion resistance of 440C steel but the hardness/toughness of D2 tool steel. Shown here in an exclusive left-handed version! (Photo: mwalle6 – BladeForums)

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Anso ‘Crash’: Titanium Honeycomb Handle

Anso 'Crash' (Photo: fauxpas0815 - Instagram)

Featuring a satin finished curvy blade and a Spydie hole, the Anso ‘Crash’ is made by Danish knifemaker Jens Ansø. Its holey titanium handle has a unique honeycomb pattern, with a lanyard hole at the end of the blade. Jens Anso has been making knives since 1988 and has collaborated with Spyderco and Boker. He also makes carabiners and other pocket tools. (Photo: fauxpas0815 – Instagram)

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Opinel No4 Patina Knife Mod

Opinel Knife mod by Ross Tyler, copper handle and no. 4 blade (Photo: ru-titley-knives - Tumblr)

Opinel pocket knives are one of the most popular and inexpensive pocket knives available. Knifemaker Ross Tyler modded the No4 carbon steel knife, which he describes as a “pimped up toxic post apocalyptic Steam punk’ish Opinel mod”.

The carbon steel no.4 Opinel blade was striped out then dark etched in ferric with a hint of copper. The Higonokami style one piece handle was beaten out of an old copper pipe, which was flattened then hammer hardened. It is secured with a kydex eyelet and a torx pivot and was then all etched, brass blackened and then stone washed for an aged effect.

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Gene Wiseman Carbon Fiber/G-10 Folder

Gene Wiseman folder, carbon fibre and blue G-10 handle (Photo jkskaminski - Instagram)

Aye, the search for the perfect gentleman folder is over. This pocket knife from knifemaker Gene Wiseman is beautifully crafted with a carbon fiber bolster and blue G-10 handle. With a sharp edge from 1095 carbon steel, this pocket knife will make quick work of everyday tasks, and a classy one at that! (Photo: jkskaminski – Instagram)

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