Cocobolo Wharnclife Pocket Knife
Handmade in Whittier, California by Chiradyne
This pocket knife has a Wharncliffe Blade made of differentially heat treated 1095. It features stainless steel liners, pins and bolsters. The handle is made from elephant ivory, buffalo horn, and figured cocobolo wood. It has vine and thorn filework along the spine and continuing on the the blade. Closed length is 3.75 inches. Opened length is 6.5 inches. I put 70 hours of work into this knife and everything is done by hand.
Features
- handle
Function
- pocket knife
Type
- wood
Base
- metal
Material
- steel
Meet the Maker
Joel Schwartz
Chiradyne
While traveling through Tuscany in 2008, I had the privilege of learning knifemaking from a local artisan in a small town called Scarperia. This little town has been a center for knife and sword makers since the 1300′s and I left with some basic skills and a new passion. Now I have built on those initial lessons, developing a technique that is all my own, but based on generations of Old World knowledge. We strive to make the best knife you’ve ever owned, completely by hand, using exotic woods mated to the metal that’s best suited to your demands. Our name, Chiradyne, is derived from the Greek word for “hand” and the Greek word for “power”. We believe that you’ll be empowered to create great things with your hands, using the great tools we've created with our hands.
Customer Reviews
janet blankenship
Oct 12, 2014Very satisfied with the pocket knife ordered for a gift. The maker was able to answer all my questions prior to ordering. Beautiful knife. Would use Joel again!
Michael Dvorkin
Jan 5, 2016Love the work, just took longer than planned. However maker communicated reasons for delays and was very professional. The craftmanship was exactly what I would have hoped for...would buy from the maker again in the future!
