A true proportional scale increase of the original KA Butcher design, the Mega Butcher is an absolute beast! 8" OAL when open, and closed it is 4 3/4" in length while standing almost 2 1/2" tall!
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This full custom, hand-built example was constructed as a framelock out of 6al4 titanium. The frame is finished in a contoured and forward "stepped" profile, in the same manner that inspired the construction of the Spyderco Stovepipe model. The rounded profile of the tail sits comfortably in the hand, while the forward flat adds a traction point for gripping while also giving the impression of a bolstered build style. The titanium finish is a hand-applied Satin Orange Peel that is done using a wire wheel, producing both a long-lasting and beautiful finish.
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Most striking is probably the "tv" squared-off opening hole in the blade. Yes, it's not the correct aspect ratio to match your 16:9 Samsung Qled. Think of your grandparent's Television. The one built in the wood cabinet that you had to lay on the floor to watch as a kid. Now you're in the right mindset!
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Hand cut and hand ground from Dave's favorite steel blend, CPM-154 and heat treated by Bos, the blade wears a nice even satin stonewashed finish. This is the same steel/finish combo the Crüe family kitchen knives are made from, and still look new after years of daily use.
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Another unique addition to this build you'll notice is the clip, which was fabricated from a piece of Chad Nichols Dark Ti. That material combines titanium and zirconium much in the same way traditional damascus is made. After heating the material to darken the Zirc, it is high polished to bring the Ti back into the "white" and producing the "black/white" layered effect you see here.
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The lock on this build is stabilized with the installation of a Hinderer LBSS (lock bar stabilizer), which Dave licenses from Rick. An elegant and simple way to both keep the bar from flexing under extreme vertical pressures and ensure that the lock isn't accidentally over-sprung (over-traveled), it also brings some more mechanical and functional design to the build.
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The hand hollow ground blade was made from CPM154, a sintered stainless that is the American equivalent of RWL-34 or ATS-34. All long-standing and well-proven stainless steels and honestly some of Dave's favorites to use. This steel grinds well, and takes a nice finish ... in this case, a nice clean satin stonewash...but it is also extremely, uniform in grain structure and highly resistant to corrosion. Dave makes all his kitchen knives from CPM154, and they're right at home sitting in water and gunk in the sink. They always just wipe clean. Easy peasy
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The folder will ship in a wool felt slip sheath sewn by Dave, specifically for this folder, on the same West German sewing machine he's had since he was a kid. Thanks to his mother for insisting that he learn to sew! A waterproof case further completes the package.
Dimensions
OAL: 8"
Closed: 4 3/4"
Standing: 2 1/2"
