Kubey Knife Bluff Ultem, Sand Blasted 14C28N by Garet Caronna (KU248A)

Bluff Ultem, Sand Blasted is a compact folding knife that combines modernity and quality. This is the latest edition of a popular folding knife model from Kubey, a well-known manufacturer of high-quality knives. The designer of this knife is Garet Caronna. His designs are known for their simplicity, elegance and functionality. Equipped with a handle made of modern Ultem™ plastic, it is not only durable, but also elegant. The versatile drop point blade made of 14C28N stainless steel ensures long-lasting sharpness and reliability.

Garet Caronna is an American knife and tool designer who works with renowned manufacturing companies such as Kubey Knife, Bestechman and BlackFox. His knives are simple, elegant and functional, as well as comfortable to use and carry. His best-known model is Bluff, a folding knife with an axis lock and grips made of ultem, a plastic with high resistance to heat and chemicals. Garet Caronna is a talented and creative knifemaker who combines modern technology and classic style in his designs.

Kubey - one of the largest manufacturers producing knives of excellent quality at a great price! The company's motto 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.

14C28N, a martensitic chromium stainless steel, is the latest development in a range of knife steels produced by Sandvik's Swedish mills. An optimized chemical composition with a unique combination provides superior quality, excellent edge performance, high hardness and corrosion resistance. By reducing the amount of carbon 0.62% (C) and increasing the chromium content 14.0% (Cr), as well as adding nitrogen 0.11% (N), corrosion resistance has been significantly improved. Considered an improved version of 13C26 steel. Unbeatable in the price/quality category!

Axis Lock - a transverse beam that moves horizontally in longitudinal cutouts in the steel side plates of the handle frame. When the knife is opened, the locking beam overlaps the back of the blade from above, preventing its return movement. This beam is pressed down by two springs. Unlocking is done by pulling back the locking bar, the ends of which are accessible through cutouts in the grips on the sides of the Handle grips. In the locked position, the bar presses against the cam surface at the rear of the blade, preventing it from opening on its own. Advantages of the Axis Lock include resistance to contamination, practical insensitivity to dynamic loads, ease of operation with both right and left hands, and lightweight operation.

Blade - drop point type, finished with a scratch-masking Sand Blasted finish. The long cutting edge with a small belly converges towards the sharp tip of the blade. The blade's thickness and long grain provide high strength while the high, flat grind gives excellent cutting edge geometry and extreme cutting performance. Phosphor bronze washers are responsible for the smooth and smooth operation of the mechanism and support the opening of the blade by means of a hole in the wedge (thumb hole). On the back of the upper jimping wedge, a notched thumb rest. Axis Lock mechanism.

ULTEM™ - a plastic belonging to the family of Polyethermoids or simply PEI. This material is characterized primarily by high mechanical and impact strength with a very high strength-to-weight ratio. It is also characterized by high thermal resistance (180⁰C) and high chemical resistance to all kinds of solvents (synthetic and natural), lubricants or other chemicals. Adding to this total insensitivity to weather conditions, we get an ideal material for knife handles.

Handle - grips made of transparent Ultem™ plastic, textured to improve grip confidence, are bolted to the knife's steel frame. The so-called open-backed design without the typical backspacer, fastened together with steel spacers for easy cleaning. The simple, sturdy design gives you the assurance of many years of use. Ergonomic finger recess for easy grip on the Handle. Pivot decorated with stylized manufacturer's logo. Two-position (right/left) steel deep carry clip allows you to carry the knife discreetly in your pocket in tip-up position (blade tip up).

Technical data:
Product number: KU248A
Product name: Bluff Ultem, Sand Blasted

Overall length: 187.0 mm / 7.36"
Blade length: 81.0 mm / 3.19"
Blade thickness: 3.0 mm / 0.12"
Handle length: 106.0 mm / 4.17"
Handle thickness: 12.0 mm / 0.47"
Weight: 93.0 g / 3.28 oz

Blade material: Sandvik 14C28N
Blade hardness: 60-62 HRC
Blade grind: Flat
Blade Finish: Sand Blasted

Handle material: Ultem™
Handle finish color: Yellow
Backspacer material: Stainless Steel
Backspacer color: Grey

Clip: Right / Left, Tip-Up
Clip material: Stainless Steel

Pivot mechanism: Phosphor bronze washers
Locking mechanism: Axis Lock
Opening method: Manual, thumb hole
Additional accessories: None

Designer: Garet Caronna
Brand: Kubey Knife
Manufacturer: Kubey Knife
Country of origin: P.R.C.

Developed by: the Sharg® company