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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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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Godzilla is here - extra large Shirogorov 110 style folder

It's not for the faint-hearted :)

Pros:

- excellent fit and finish in every detail 

- perfectly centered, elegant 4.33" (110 mm) light stonewashed blade
- solid lock-up without any blade play

- smooth opening and closing thanks to the ball bearing pivot system

- despite the XL size its weight is moderate (skeletonized steel liners)

- it's a good conversation starter for the right person ;) 

Cons:

- the lock comes with quite strong omega springs

Details:

Blade length: 4.33" (110 mm)

Blade thickness: 0.177" (4 mm)

Blade steel: D2 Stainless Steel (~61 HRC)

Open length: 9.8" (249 mm)

Closed length: 5.47" (139 mm)

Handle thickness: 0.67" (17 mm)

Weight: 7.02 oz (199 g)

Handle: G10 + skeletonized steel liners

Lock: axis-lock

Carry: right hand tip up

You can buy different versions at reliable sellers on Aliexpress:

Shirogorov 110 thumb stud version: ***HERE*** (brown)

                                                             ***HERE*** (green)

Shirogorov 110 grooved blade with steel bolsters: ***HERE*** or ***HERE***

The grooves are photoshopped in the seller's pics but here is a real one:

Shirogorov 110 and Decepticon 2:

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