Bestech The Reticulan Neck Knife Grey Titanium, Stonewashed / Satin CPM S35VN by Elijah Isham (BT1810A)

The Reticulan Grey Titanium, Stonewash / Satin is the result of a collaboration with acclaimed designer Elijah Isham, known for creating knives with futuristic, sculptural lines. The design combines artistic expression with utilitarian functionality to create an EDC folder with an extremely compact form, also suitable for neck carry. The main idea behind the design was to create a tool with a unique identity - combining modern technological solutions with a distinct aesthetic characteristic of collectible design. Blade made of CPM S35VN steel offers excellent cutting precision, and its dynamic profile emphasizes lightness and speed of handling. The refined geometry allows the tool to be used effectively in both precise everyday work and in collector grade micro-folder sets. The Handle is a solid block of titanium, milled to accentuate elegant curves and embossing. Subtle edge transitions and deep cutouts contribute to comfort and grip stability, despite the compact size. The Reticulan is for connoisseurs who expect more than just functionality from a knife - it's a miniature form of utilitarian art that can't be mistaken for any other design.

Elijah Isham was an outstanding designer and knifemaker who designed dozens of extraordinary knife models, full of artistic visions. The Reticulan is a return to designs that leave no one indifferent, you simply love or hate them from the first glance.

CPM S35VN - American martensitic high-alloy stainless steel with a hardness of 59-61 HRC, one of the best blade steels. Designed to provide better strength compared to CPM S30V, while keeping corrosion resistance at the highest level. 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. The chemical composition has been balanced so that it is composed of 0.5% niobium carbides (Nb) along with 3.0% vanadium (V) and 14.0% chromium (Cr) carbides. Replacing some of the niobium carbides with vanadium carbides makes the steel about 15-20% harder than S30V without sacrificing wear resistance, and it is also easier to machine and polish. The improved strength of CPM S35VN also provides better resistance to edge chipping.

Blade - sheepfoot type with an aggressive shape, with a striking Two Tone finish , satin cut , the rest of the blade finished with Stonewashed. The small thickness of the blade combined with a high, flat grind (Flat Grind) gives excellent cutting edge geometry and extreme cutting performance. Ceramic ball bearings support the smooth operation of the blade's opening mechanism, which can be opened with a quick flipper flipper (index-finger flipper), so it can be easily used by right and left-handed people . We can also open it using a hole in the wedge. On the back of the wedge a slight recess where we can place our thumb for more precise work. The whole is locked with a proven and popular frame lock with a steel inlay to prevent wiping of the lock face.

Handle - made of solid titanium 6AL4V. Chamfered edges of the covers eliminate sharp edges for comfort and improve grip security. The solid titanium backspacer to which the grips are attached guarantees the rigidity and strength of the entire structure. A single-position, right-handed titanium clip allows the knife to be carried in tip-up position , with the tip of the blade upward.

Sheath - kydex sheath added to the set, along with a ball chain, allowing the knife to be worn around the neck.

Technical data:

Product number: BT1810A
Product name: The Reticulan Grey Titanium, Stonewash / Satin

Overall length: 127.0 mm / 5.0"
Blade length: 53.0 mm / 2.09"
Blade thickness: 2.6 mm / 0.1"
Handle length: n.d.
Handle thickness: n.d.
Weight: 35.0 g / 1.23 oz

Blade material: CPM S35VN
Blade hardness: 59-61 HRC
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Two Tone, Satin / Stonewashed

Handle material: Titanium 6AL4V
Handle finish color: Grey
Backspacer material: Titanium 6AL4V
Backspacer color: Grey

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

Pivot mechanism: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing.
Locking mechanism: Frame Lock
Opening method: Manual, thumb hole, flipper
Additional accessories: Sheath made of kydex, ball chain

Designer: Elijah Isham
Brand: Bestech
Manufacturer: Bestech Knives
Country of origin: P.R.C

Developed by: the Sharg® company