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High quality, extremely collectible handmade knives since the 1800s.
SHOP CASE KNIVESThe Curtiss Custom Knives F3 Large Framelock Folding Knife is a precision-crafted tool built for performance and durability. It features a 3.75" CPM MagnaCut stainless tool steel Wharncliffe blade, known for its superior edge retention, corrosion resistance, and toughness. The manual folder design is equipped with a flipper tab, enabling quick, smooth deployment on an IKBS ball-bearing pivot system that ensures effortless operation.
The knife’s framelock construction includes titanium handles with a striking blue and bronze two-tone finish, blending style and resilience. Milled for a secure grip, the titanium handles are complemented by stainless steel hardware and a titanium tip-up pocket clip with the signature Curtiss logo cutout, adding functional elegance to the design. At 5.12" closed and weighing 7 ounces, the F3 Large offers a substantial feel without sacrificing balance or portability.
Additional touches include a certificate of authenticity, a Curtiss Custom Knives sticker and patch, a tube of Loctite 242 for maintenance, and a black zippered nylon pouch for secure storage. Designed by David Curtiss and proudly made in the USA, the F3 Large reflects the brand’s commitment to top-tier materials, innovative design, and exceptional craftsmanship.
CPM Magnacut Stainless Tool Steel is one of the newest and most innovative steel types in the world, combining unsurpassed toughness and resistance. Magnacut steel was formulated to eliminate chromium carbide in the heating process, making it especially resilient against chipping and breaking.