Kubey Knife Drake OD Green G10, Darkwashed AUS-10 by Maksim Tkachuk (KB239B)

Drake Green G10, Darkwashed strong E.D.C. folder, a project of the Ukrainian knifemaker Maksim Tkachuk. Two different options for opening the head, ball-bearing pivot, sheepfoot head made of AUS-10 steel and the legendary quality of workmanship for which the Kubey brand is famous. Excellent value for money! Bestseller!

Kubey - one of the largest manufacturers producing knives of excellent quality at a great price! The motto of the company is "An Edge Above the Rest". With the use of high-speed CNC machine tools, milling machines, laser cutting or custom hand finishing, the brand focuses on quality workmanship and innovative approaches to design.

Max Tkachuk - graphic and industrial designer, one of the most recognizable Ukrainian knifemakers. He uses his experience and skills to create knives that are functional and aesthetically pleasing. Maksim follows the principle "less is more" in his work.

AUS-10 Japanese stainless steel, often compared to 440C series, and for good reason, as the compositions are similar, but these minor differences make AUS-10 harder (hardened usually around 60 HRC) and dulls more slowly, without losing rust resistance. Knives made of this steel are relatively cheap and will be a great choice if our budget is not too high and we care about stainless.

Blade - sheepfoot type, finished with a scratch-masking Darkwashed method. The long, slender cutting edge converges towards the needle-sharp tip of the knife. The thickness of the blade provides high strength while the high, flat grind guarantees excellent cutting properties. Ceramic ball bearings are responsible for the smooth and smooth operation of the blade advancement mechanism. The flipper flipper when opened forms a mini-guard, preventing the hand from slipping on the blade. We can also open the knife with the help of a hole milled in the wedge. On the back of the upper jimping wedge, a notched thumb rest. Liner-Lock mechanism.

Handle - OD green G10 (pressure-pressed fiberglass with synthetic resin) facings,textured to improve grip security, screwed to the steel frame of the knife. The whole thing is bolted to a solid backspacer made of titanium. The simple, solid design gives you the confidence of many years of use. A deep finger undercut (fore finger groove) improves grip security. The pivot axis is decorated with a screw with a stylized manufacturer's logo. A single-position (right-side) titanium deep-carry clip allows you to carry the knife discreetly in your pocket in tip-up position (blade tip up). Above the clip a lanyard hole, a hole for threading a safety or decorative cord.

Technical data:

Product number: KB239B
Product name: Drake Green G10, Darkwashed AUS-10

Overall length: 220.0 mm / 8.66"
Blade length: 95.0 mm / 3.74"
Handle length: 125.0 mm / 4.92"
Thickness of blade: 3.1 mm / 0.12"
Handle thickness: 17.0 mm / 0.67"
Weight: 130.0 g / 4.59 oz

Blade material: AUS-10
Blade hardness: 59-61 HRC
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Darkwashed

Handle material: G10
Handle finish color: Green
Backspacer material: Titanium
Backspacer color: Black

Clip: Right, Tip-Up
Clip material: Titanium

Pivot mechanism: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing.
Locking mechanism: Liner Lock
Opening method: Manual, flipper, thumb hole
Additional accessories: n.d.

Designer: Maksim Tkachuk (Максим Ткачук)
Brand: Kubey
Manufacturer: Kubey Knife
Country of origin: P.R.C.

Development: the Sharg® company