Whiteknuckler Brand Cocobolo – Model 3 Knife – Right Hand – Black Sheath

Cocobolo

LATIN: Dalbergia retusa
ORIGIN: BELIZE

A classic tropical oily hardwood that has been prized by collectors for generations because of its bright colors, dense heavy feel, and durability. Beloved for the rich, varying colors and swirling grain patterns it has been a favorite for makers and luthiers for many years.

Each piece is hand-selected by the Whiteknuckler team and hand-finished to create an heirloom-quality piece. Only the heartwood of cocobolo is used; it is usually orange or reddish-brown, often with darker irregular traces weaving through the wood. The heartwood changes color after being cut and can be polished to a lustrous, glossy finish. The color you will see is actually the wood, we don’t tint it in any way, preferring the tried and true properties of pure Tung Oil. They like to use traditional methods and Tung Oil is about as traditional as it gets when it comes to coating woods, it improves and brightens the color of most wood and provides water resistance. It won’t chip, crack or fade as many of the polymer-based coatings can. Another big benefit is that the oil can be touched up and reapplied throughout the life of the handles.

All woods are stabilized and cured with proprietary processes in-house and hand-finished by our skilled team. Should you experience a fracture (that can happen with natural materials) Whiteknuckler will repair or replace the scales without question.

The beautiful premium rich American leather is complemented by the natural Cocobolo handle. Designed for both function and style, it makes a great everyday piece. Put a classic on your hip or that of someone you love today.

Special Features:

• Cocobolo handle.
• Brass lanyard hole & scale pins.
• Mirror Polish finish.
• Improved heat treat for better hardness and edge.
• Model 3 knives now include the Scout Mount: This option also allows cross-draw, but you can get creative with it; there are probably a half dozen ways you could rig it up on your belt. Most people who do scout carry a fixed blade knife, attach it to their belt in the small of their back or the front on the side position, slightly to the left at 6 o’clock or 11 o’clock. No matter how you do, the key is to ensure the handle points toward your dominant hand.

The Leather:

• Constructed with 10 oz. domestic leather.
• Environmentally conscious natural vegetable leather tanning.

Steel Details:

• Small batch American D2 high carbon steel custom manufactured specifically for Whiteknuckler Brand.
• Military-grade, meeting or exceeding: UNS T30402, ASTM A-681, QQ-T-570, JAE J437, SAE J438.
• Overall length is 7 inches with 3.5 inches of sharp surface or a bit less than the width of most men’s hands (please see photos for scale).

All WK products are produced with environmentally conscious practices and made in the USA.