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SHOP CASE KNIVESThe Curtiss Custom Knives F3 Compact Framelock Folding Knife blends bold aesthetics with high-performance functionality, making it a standout tool for any enthusiast. Featuring a 2.75" CPM Magnacut stainless tool steel slicer blade, this knife excels in edge retention, toughness, and versatility. The stonewashed finish adds a rugged charm while resisting wear, ensuring it’s ready for heavy use or everyday tasks.
This manual folder operates on a smooth IKBS ball-bearing pivot, allowing effortless one-handed deployment with the integrated blade flipper. The framelock mechanism ensures a solid and reliable lockup, providing peace of mind during demanding jobs. The textured titanium handles showcase a striking bronzed purple finish, offering both durability and an elegant, eye-catching design. Complementing the handles, the matching titanium hardware adds to the knife’s cohesive and refined look.
Measuring 3.75" closed, the F3 Compact is the perfect size for discreet everyday carry without sacrificing functionality. The titanium tip-up pocket clip, complete with a signature Curtiss logo cutout, provides secure carry and quick access. Designed by David Curtiss and crafted in the USA, this knife reflects an unwavering commitment to quality and precision.
Each knife includes a certificate of authenticity, a Curtiss Custom Knives sticker, and a black zippered nylon pouch, underscoring its exclusivity and appeal to collectors and users alike.
CPM Magnacut Stainless Tool Steel is one of the newest and most innovative steel types in the world, combining unsurpassed toughness and undefeatable resistance. Magnacut steel was formulated to eliminate chromium carbide in the heating process, making it especially resilient against chipping and breaking.