WE Knife Trogon Gray Titanium, Silver Bead Blasted CPM 20CV by Brian Brown (WE22002-1)

Trogon Gray Titanium, Silver Bead Blasted heavily built EDC folder, a design by renowned custom knife maker Brian Brown. Distinctive blade cut, titanium handle, framelock. And all in a compact size!

Brian Brown - originally from the USA, a representative of the young generation of knifemakers. Since 2018 he has been making knives professionally, Trogon is the first knife resulting from the cooperation between Brian and WeKnife.

CPM 20CV - one of the best tool steels, American premium martensitic stainless steel. Produced by US Crucible Industries using the particle metallurgy / Crucible® Particle Metallurgy (CPM) method. The CPM process creates a very homogeneous, high-quality steel with excellent dimensional stability, grindability and ductility compared to steels produced by conventional methods. Designed to provide improved wear resistance while maintaining corrosion resistance at the highest level. This super steel is comparable to Bohler's M390 steel or Carpenter's CTS-204P. According to some knife manufacturers, 20CV is the best of these three steels in terms of edge retention. It consists of 19.0% carbon (C), 20.0% chromium (Cr), 4.0% vanadium (V), 1.0% molybdenum (Mo) and 0.6% tungsten (W). The high percentage of chromium with a touch of molybdenum makes 20CV one of the best high-end corrosion-resistant steels.

Blade - Spearpoint type. It opens with a double-sided pin in the wedge, so it can be used by right and left-handed people without any problems. Ceramic ball bearings are responsible for the smooth operation of the opening mechanism. For ease of sharpening, the beginning of the cutting edge starts with a small choil. A mixed grind was used in this case, in the rear part there is a high, concave grind for cutting and precision work, the so-called Hollow Ground Primary Bevel. In the front part we have a high Flat Ground reinforcing tip grind. To improve piercing capabilities, an unsharpened false blade was brought out in the upper part. The blade was finished masking minor scratches with Silver Bead Blasted. A section of the back of the blade has been covered with upper jimping, a notched thumb rest making it easier to control the knife. The whole thing is locked with the proven and popular frame lock with a steel insert to prevent wiping of the lock face.

Handle - thick pieces of titanium, joined together by a titanium backspacer. The surface texture made on CNC machine tools improves the certainty of the grip. The simplicity and robustness of the design give the assurance of many years of use. Single-position clip (right), made of titanium, allows you to carry the knife in tip-up position. The backspacer has a place for threading a safety or decorative cord. As in other models, the pivot axis is decorated with a stylized manufacturer's logo.

The kit comes with an elegant pouch for carrying/storing the knife.

Technical data:
Product number: WE22002-1
Product name: Trogon Gray Titanium, Silver Bead Blasted

Overall length: 197.4 mm / 7.77"
Blade length: 81.4 mm / 3.2"
Blade thickness: 4.0 mm / 0.16"
Handle length: 116.0 mm / 4.57"
Handle thickness: 12.8 mm / 0.5"
Weight: 124.1 g / 4.38 oz

Blade material: CPM 20CV
Blade hardness: 59-61 HRC
Blade grind: Mixed
Blade finish: Silver Bead Blasted

Handle material: Titanium 6AL4V
Handle finish color: Gray
Backspacer Material: Titanium 6AL4V
Backspacer color: Gray

Clip: Right, Tip-Up
Clip material: Titanium 6AL4V

Pivot mechanism: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing.
Locking mechanism: Frame lock
Opening method: Manual, double thumb stud
Additional accessories: Pouch

Designer: Brian Brown
Brand name: WeKnife
Manufacturer: WE Knife Co., Ltd
Country of origin: P.R.C.

Development: a Sharg® company