Most Dark Blades knives are made as unique stock pieces and become available when finished. Custom builds are accepted occasionally. Depending on the steel and design, a blade may also feature a visible hamon, patina or other one-off finish.
Knife
Dark Blades Viper
A compact handmade EDC knife with a blade typically between 6 and 9 cm long.
Blade thickness
3 mm
3 mm
Blade size
6 to 9 cm
6 to 9 cm
Origin
Slovenia, EU
Slovenia, EU
What is included
- Individually handmade knife
- Professional final sharpening
- Handcrafted sheath made from at least 3.5 mm vegetable-tanned leather
- Hand-coloured vintage finish and hand-stitched construction
- Care instructions
Typical construction
- Steel
- Usually 1095, 26C3, 80CrV2 or similar high-carbon steel
- Hardness
- Typically approx. 60–63 HRC*
- Grind
- Mostly full flat grind
- Tang
- Usually full tang
- Handle
- Selected natural materials, commonly antler, burl or visually distinctive wood.
- Sheath
- Handmade from 3.5 mm or thicker vegetable-tanned leather
*Hardness is not measured and certified on every knife. The stated range is based on process experience and occasional test measurements.
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