Shirogorov Dr. Death style folder by VESPA

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An interesting collaboration between Sergey Shirogorov and Tom Mayo

They've started to sell the VESPA version of this unique style folder on Aliexpress.  

- Unique Mayo design 
- Premium S35VN powder steel blade
- Full titanium frame lock construction
- Ball bearing pivot system
- Light weight (125 g) for every day carry

Details:
Blade length: 3.74" (95 mm)
Blade thickness: 0.157" (4 mm)
Blade steel: S35VN Powder Steel
Open length: 8.86" (225 mm)
Closed length: 4.96" (126 mm)
Weight: 4.4 oz (125 g)
Handle: titanium
Lock: frame lock with steel insert
Carry: right hand tip up
Extra: tools for the screws

Satin or satin + stone washed blade finish:

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Lionsteel T.R.E. style folder from Dicoria

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The T.R.E. is available again! 

- Awesome design with removable thumbdisk and flipper
- Premium M390 powder steel pearl stone washed blade
- Ball bearing pivot system
- Light weight and compact size for every day carry
- Exclusive wooden gift box with tools

Details:

Blade length: 2.91" (74 mm)

Blade thickness: 0.138" (3.5 mm)

Blade steel: M390 Powder Steel (61.5 HRC)

Open length: 6.89" (175 mm)

Closed length: 3.98" (101 mm)

Weight: 2.82 oz (80 g)

Handle: titanium

Lock: frame lock with steel insert

Carry: right or left hand tip up

Extra: wooden gift box + tools

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Shirogorov Dark style folder by Green Thorn

Welcome to the dark side :)

Pros:

- perfect fit and finish in every detail 

- dead centered, attractive light stonewashed blade
- high flat ground for excellent slicing performance
- solid early lock-up without any blade play

- very smooth flipping action out of the box
- dual track ball bearing pivot system

- unique design & comfortable handle  

- titanium liners and pocket clip
- high quality carry pouch  

Cons:

- none

Details:

Blade length: 3.58" (91 mm)

Blade thickness: 0.157" (4 mm)

Blade steel: D2 Stainless Steel (59-60 HRC)

Open length: 8.34" (212 mm)

Closed length: 4.76" (121 mm)

Handle thickness: 0.67" (17 mm)

Weight: 5.18 oz (147 g)

Handle: G10 with titanium liners

Lock: heavy duty titanium liner lock

Carry: right hand tip up

You can buy it at a reliable seller on Aliexpress:  

***HERE*** (black)

***HERE*** (orange)

Exclusive high-end version with S35VN blade + CF: ***HERE*** or ***HERE***

Dual track bearings + steel washers on the titanium side:

Next to my Coordinal (designed by Dimitry Sinkevich):

 You can buy the Coordinal at a reliable seller on Aliexpress: ***HERE***

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Unique Microtech ANAX style folder

Awesome design

Pros:

- excellent fit and finish 

- perfectly centered, light stonewashed blade
- high hollow ground for excellent slicing performance
- solid lock-up without any blade play

- ball bearing pivot system

- comfortable one piece integral handle  

- good size and weight (119 g) for every day carry  

Cons:

- Out of the box the opening and closing felt gritty and stiff but some cleaning and lubrication solved the problem.

Details:

Blade length: 3.7" (94 mm)

Blade thickness: 0.154" (3.9 mm)

Blade steel: D2 Stainless Steel (~58-60 HRC)

Open length: 8.58" (218 mm)

Closed length: 4.88" (124 mm)

Handle thickness: 0.5" (12.7 mm)

Weight: 4.19 oz (119 g)

Handle: integral aluminium 

Lock: titanium frame lock with steel insert and hidden lock bar limiter

Carry: right hand tip up

You can buy the ANAX at a reliable seller on Aliexpress: ***HERE***

Have a look at other Microtech style folders: ***HERE***

!!New!! Marfione Sigil style folder: ***HERE***

Integral handle, rounded blade spine:

Dual track bearing washers:

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