Finding a gentleman’s hunting folder that pairs handcrafted artisan character with modern tactical speed can be challenging. Many traditional pocket knives rely on slow, two-handed nail nicks and plain wooden handles that blend into the crowd, while modern tactical blades often look too industrial for heritage settings. The Elk Ridge ER-A2019RD bridges that divide by showcasing natural zebra/olive-style wood scales fused with a swirl of rich crimson-red epoxy resin, flanked by matte titanium-coated steel bolsters. Driven by instant spring-assisted action and featuring a sleek grey titanium nitride drop point blade, it delivers custom-knife visual flair alongside swift, dependable utility.
Built around a 3.50-inch 3Cr13 stainless steel drop point blade, this folder provides reliable corrosion resistance and easy field maintenance. The blade features a glare-resistant matte grey titanium nitride (TiNite) finish accented with a classic fuller groove and a laser-etched Elk Ridge logo. Constructed with a refined multi-material handle, the scales combine polished natural grain light wood fused with a vibrant crimson-red swirled epoxy resin inset, anchored between contoured stainless steel front bolsters and rear pommel caps finished in matching matte grey TiNite for a solid 5.00-ounce hand feel.
Engineered for rapid access, the blade opens smoothly using an extended flipper tab driven by an internal spring-assisted mechanism. Extending to an overall length of 8.25 inches, a heavy-duty liner lock engages firmly along the steel inner frame to secure the blade during use. The 4.75-inch closed handle includes a pommel lanyard hole and a matte black stainless steel pocket clip configured for right-hand tip-down carry.
Product Benefits
- Artisan Red Epoxy & Natural Wood Scales: Combines organic, finely grained natural light wood with a swirling crimson-red poured-resin insert, giving every handle scale a one-of-a-kind appearance.
- Gray TiNite Coated Stainless Steel Blade: Equipped with a 3.50-inch stainless steel drop point blade coated in a durable, glare-resistant matte grey titanium nitride (TiNite) finish featuring an elegant fuller groove and laser-etched Elk Ridge logo.
- Dual Matte Titanium-Coated Bolsters: Framed with contoured stainless steel front bolsters and rear pommel caps finished in matching matte grey TiNite for enhanced structural rigidity and classic aesthetic balance.
- Instant Spring-Assisted Flipper Opening: Powered by an extended flipper tab backed by an internal spring mechanism that deploys the blade rapidly and smoothly with one hand.
The Elk Ridge ER-A2019RD features a 3.50” 3Cr13 stainless steel plain drop point blade with a Matte Titanium Gray TiNite finish and blade fuller. It’s a spring-assisted opening folder with an extended flipper tab and Liner Lock. The handle is Natural Wood and Crimson Red Epoxy Resin with Matte TiNite Stainless Steel Bolsters, a pommel lanyard hole, and a matte black stainless steel pocket clip (tip-down carry). It’s 4.75” closed, 8.25” overall, and weighs 5.00oz.
SMKW—your trusted source for artisan gentleman's folders, classic hunting knives, and feature-packed spring-assisted pocket knives. Add custom crimson resin-and-wood character with titanium steel durability to your gear lineup by ordering the Elk Ridge ER-A2019RD from Smoky Mountain Knife Works today.
