Bestech Icarus Knife Dark Stonewashed Titanium, Dark Bead Blasted Stonewashed M390 by Nick Rogers (BT2302D)

Icarus Dark Stonewashed Titanium, Dark Bead Blasted / Stonewashed is the top of the line among folding knives produced by Bestech. Designed by Nick Rogers a young knifemaker from the USA, made with uncompromising quality by Bestech. Nick designs his knives as total cutting tools and the whole design is subordinated to that. When you add one of the world's best M390 tool steels, the result is one hell of an EDC knife!

M390 Microclean® - a martensitic high-performance chrome steel produced by powder metallurgy. Due to its alloy concept, it has extremely high wear resistance and high corrosion resistance. Due to its high wear resistance, it adequately maintains the shape of the edge, so the blade stays sharp for a very long time (requiring minimal maintenance). Another of the advantages is resistance to the formation of “wire” during sharpening. The steel has a high chromium content of 20.0% (Cr) doped with 1.9% carbon (C), vanadium 4.0% (V), and is hardened between 59-61 HRC. This super steel is comparable to Carpenter's CPM 20CV or CTS-204P steels. Manufactured by Böhler Edelstahl in Kapfenberg, Austria.

Blade – wide Clip Point, coated with an advanced Dark Bead Blasted / Stonewashed finish, which combines bead blasting (sandblasting with fine ceramic or glass beads) and stonewashing (tumbling in stones) for a matte, non-reflective, and wear-resistant surface. Long cutting edge converging towards the needle-sharp tip of the knife. The small thickness of the blade and the high, flat grind give excellent cutting edge geometry and extreme cutting performance. Ceramic ball bearings assist in opening the blade with a index-finger front flipper. A dual thumb stud in the wedge stylized in the shape of the sun that the mythical Icarus followed to open can also be used. A section of the back of the wedge is covered with upper jimping, a notched thumb rest for easy control of the knife. The whole thing is locked with the proven and popular frame lock with a steel insert to prevent wiping of the lock face.

Handle - is two pieces of solid 6AL4V titanium finished in Dark Stonewashed. Ergonomically profiled, eliminate sharp edges for comfort, notches made in the grips improve grip security. Open-backed design without the typical backspacer, fastened together with steel spacer sleeves for easy cleaning. A single-position, right-handed titanium clip allows the knife to be carried in the tip-up position, with the tip of the blade upward.

Case - the knife is packed in a zippered nylon soft pouch with the brand's logo for safe carrying and storage of the folder.

Technical data:
Product number: BT2302D
Product name: Icarus Dark Stonewashed Titanium, Dark Bead Blasted / Stonewashed

Overall length: 157.8 mm / 6.21"
Blade length: 67.2 mm / 2.65"
Blade thickness: 2.8 mm / 0.11"
Handle length: n.d.
Handle thickness: n.d.
Weight: 66.0 g / 2.33 oz

Blade material: Böhler M390 Microclean®
Blade hardness: 59-61 HRC
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Dark Bead Blasted / Stonewashed

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

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

Pivot mechanism: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing
Locking mechanism: Frame Lock
Opening method: Manual, front flipper, dual thumb stud
Additional accessories: Pouch

Designer: Nick Rogers
Brand: Bestech
Manufacturer: Bestech Knives
Country of origin: P.R.C

Developed by: the Sharg® company