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SHOP CASE KNIVESThe Curtiss Custom F3 Large Spanto Folding Knife delivers a powerful combination of performance and craftsmanship. Featuring a 3.75" CPM Magnacut stainless tool steel spanto blade, this knife offers exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance. The spanto blade design provides a strong, durable tip for piercing and slicing with precision, while the two-tone satin/stonewash finish enhances its rugged appearance and functionality.
This manual folder is equipped with a blade flipper, allowing smooth, one-handed deployment thanks to the IKBS ball-bearing pivot system. The framelock mechanism locks the blade securely in place during use, giving you confidence in its strength and reliability. When closed, the knife measures 5" and opens to a full 8.50", offering a solid, usable size for various tasks. Weighing in at a solid 7oz, it strikes the right balance between a substantial feel and practical carry.
The F3 Large Spanto features milled purple and two-tone titanium handles, providing both visual appeal and strength. The titanium construction offers a lightweight yet sturdy design, ensuring long-term durability. Finished with stainless steel hardware and a titanium tip-up pocket clip with the Curtiss logo cutout, this knife offers secure, easy carry.
Each knife comes with a certificate of authenticity, a Curtiss Custom Knives sticker and patch, Loctite 242 for maintenance, and a black zippered nylon pouch for safekeeping. Designed by David Curtiss and proudly made in the USA, the F3 Large Spanto is built to handle any task with precision and style.
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.