Bestech Vestige Knife Black Titanium/Carbon Fiber, Black Stonewashed MagnaCut by Justin Lundquist (BT2411D)

Vestige Black Titanium/Carbon Fiber, Black Stonewashed large, lightweight and flat EDC folder. The work of designer and knifemaker Justin Lundquist. Made of the highest quality materials, the blade of the knife is made of CPM MagnaCut steel considered one of the best on the knife market. This steel is known for its strength, long sharpness retention and incredible resistance to rusting, making this knife an extremely effective tool. The Handle is made of titanium and Carbon Fiber composite, which ensures a secure grip, even in the toughest conditions.

Justin Lundquist - his fascination began when he received his first knife from his mother when he was just 4 years old. It was a small fixed blade as a complement to his fishing gear and toolbox. Over the following years, he amassed a small collection of inexpensive production knives. He was always attracted to a variety of shapes and designs, while maintaining the functionality of utilitarian tools. After studying Fine Art Photography and working in the industry for over a decade, he accidentally stumbled into the world of handmade custom knives. He gathered as much information as possible and began designing and creating knives on his own. In 2013, he slowly started making his own knives. He strives to create practical EDC knives with clean lines, shapes and transitions. Mixing the classic with the modern, he hopes to create designs that will stand the test of time.

CPM MagnaCut - Powdered stainless steel produced using the Crucible® Particle Metallurgy (CPM) process hardened to 60.5-62.5 HRC. The high content of vanadium 4.0% (V), molybdenum 2.0% (Mo) and niobium 2.0% (Nb) guarantees accuracy and purity unmatched by more “conventional” steels. Designed and developed specifically for blade production by Larrin Thomas, it meets all the requirements of knife enthusiasts. With CPM, MagnaCut was able to create a steel that combines unique properties like no other knife steel. The result is a blade material that offers a remarkable balance of wear resistance, strength and corrosion resistance. There is no other steel on the world market today that offers a comparable combination of superior properties. This unique steel is produced at Crucible® Industries' American steel mills.

Blade - wide, Clip Point type, finished with a scratch-masking bath of fine Stonewashed pebbles and then coated with a black coating. The thickness of the blade provides high strength while the high, flat grind gives excellent cutting edge geometry and extreme cutting performance. Ball bearings support the opening of the blade with a quick flipper (index-finger flipper) when opened acting as a stag. A section of the blade's back is covered with an upper jimping, notched thumb rest for easy control of the knife. The whole thing is locked with the proven and popular frame lock with a steel inlay to prevent wiping of the lock face.

Handle - flat, in solid titanium 6AL4V with a perfectly integrated Carbon Fiber composite inlay. Chamfered edges of the covers eliminate sharp edges for comfort and improve grip security. The solid titanium backspacer to which the grips are attached guarantees the rigidity and strength of the entire structure. A single-position, right-handed titanium clip allows the knife to be carried in tip-up position, with the tip of the blade upward. In the recess of the backspacer a hidden place for threading a safety or decorative cord.

Case - included zippered soft nylon case with manufacturer's logo for safe storage and transportation of the folder.

Technical data:

Product number: BT2411D
Product name: Vestige Black Titanium/Carbon Fiber, Black Stonewashed

Overall length: 208.1 mm / 8.19”
Blade length: 88.1 mm / 3.47”
Blade thickness: 3.2 mm / 0.13”
Handle length: 120.0 mm / 4.72”
Handle thickness: n.d.
Weight: 104.0 g / 3.67 oz

Blade material: CPM MagnaCut
Blade hardness: n.d.
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Black Stonewashed

Handle material: Titanium 6AL4V / Carbon Fiber.
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, front flipper
Additional accessories: Pouch

Designer: Justin Lundquist
Brand name: Bestech
Manufacturer: Bestech Knives
Country of origin: P.R.C

Developed by: the Sharg® company