WE Knife Trogon Black Titanium, Black Stonewashed CPM 20CV by Brian Brown (WE22002B-2)

Trogon Black Titanium, Black Stonewashed heavily built EDC folder, a design by renowned custom knife maker Brian Brown. Distinctive blade cut, titanium handle, framelock. And all in a compact size!

Brian Brown - originally from the USA, a representative of the young generation of knifemakers. Since 2018 he has been making knives professionally, Trogon is the first knife resulting from the cooperation between Brian and WeKnife.

CPM 20CV - one of the best tool steels, American premium martensitic stainless steel. Produced by US Crucible Industries using the particle metallurgy / Crucible® Particle Metallurgy (CPM) method. The CPM process creates a very homogeneous, high-quality steel with excellent dimensional stability, grindability and ductility compared to steels produced by conventional methods. Designed to provide improved wear resistance while maintaining corrosion resistance at the highest level. This super steel is comparable to Bohler's M390 steel or Carpenter's CTS-204P. According to some knife manufacturers, 20CV is the best of these three steels in terms of edge retention. It consists of 19.0% carbon (C), 20.0% chromium (Cr), 4.0% vanadium (V), 1.0% molybdenum (Mo) and 0.6% tungsten (W). The high percentage of chromium with a touch of molybdenum makes 20CV one of the best high-end corrosion-resistant steels.

Blade - Spearpoint type. It opens with a double-sided pin in the wedge, so it can be used by right and left-handed people without any problems. Ceramic ball bearings are responsible for the smooth operation of the opening mechanism. For ease of sharpening, the beginning of the cutting edge starts with a small choil. A mixed grind was used in this case, in the rear part there is a high, concave grind for cutting and precision work, the so-called Hollow Ground Primary Bevel. In the front part we have a high Flat Ground reinforcing tip grind. To improve piercing capabilities, an unsharpened false blade was brought out in the upper part. The blade has been finished masking minor scratches using the Black Stonewashed method. A section of the back of the blade has been covered with upper jimping, a notched thumb rest for easier control of the knife. The whole thing is locked with the proven and popular frame lock with a steel insert to prevent the lock face from rubbing off.

Handle - thick pieces of titanium, joined together by a titanium backspacer. The surface texture made on CNC machine tools improves the certainty of the grip. The simplicity and solidity of the design give confidence in many years of use. The single-position clip (right), made of titanium, allows the knife to be carried in tip-up position. The backspacer has a place for threading a safety or decorative cord. As in other models, the pivot axis is decorated with a stylized manufacturer's logo.

The kit comes with an elegant pouch for carrying/storing the knife.

Technical data:
Product number: WE22002B-2
Product name: Trogon Black Titanium, Black Stonewashed

Overall length: 197.4 mm / 7.77"
Blade length: 81.4 mm / 3.2"
Blade thickness: 4.0 mm / 0.16"
Handle length: 116.0 mm / 4.57"
Handle thickness: 12.8 mm / 0.5"
Weight: 127.8 g / 4.51 oz

Blade material: CPM 20CV
Blade hardness: 59-61 HRC
Blade grind: Mixed
Blade finish: Black Stonewashed

Handle material: Titanium 6AL4V
Handle finish color: Black
Backspacer material: Titanium 6AL4V
Backspacer color: Black

Clip: Right, Tip-Up
Clip material: Titanium 6AL4V

Pivot mechanism: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing.
Locking mechanism: Frame lock
Opening method: Manual, double thumb stud
Additional accessories: Pouch

Designer: Brian Brown
Brand name: WeKnife
Manufacturer: WE Knife Co., Ltd
Country of origin: P.R.C.

Development: a Sharg® company