Description
Moonstone Blue is the same mother of pearl as our Damascus folder, dressed cold instead of warm. The shell runs cream and silver between polished steel bolsters, and every fitting — pivot, screws, clip — is anodised deep blue. The blade is left plain in hand-rubbed satin so nothing competes with the handle.
14C28N is a Swedish fine-grain stainless: keen, easy to sharpen and genuinely rust resistant, which makes it the sensible choice for a knife this pretty that you actually intend to carry. Liner lock, phosphor bronze washers, manual thumb stud.
| Overall Length (open) | 7.15 inches |
|---|---|
| Closed Length | 4.1 inches |
| Blade Length | 3 inches |
| Blade Style | Drop point |
| Blade Steel | 14C28N stainless steel |
| Blade Finish | Hand-rubbed satin |
| Handle Material | Genuine mother of pearl with polished steel bolsters |
| Lock Type | Liner lock |
| Opening | Manual thumb stud — not spring assisted |
| Pivot | Phosphor bronze washers both sides |
| Hardware | Blue anodised pivot and body screws |
| Pocket Clip | Blue anodised titanium, tip-up carry |
| Included | Hand-stitched white leather slip pouch |
Built for: everyday carry, travel, gifting and collecting. Stainless steel and shell means you can put it in a handbag and forget about it in a way you cannot with a high-carbon blade.
Care: 14C28N is a true stainless steel — it needs very little, but wipe it dry after wet use anyway. Mother of pearl is natural shell: it is hard but more brittle than wood or Micarta, so avoid knocking the handle against hard edges, and never use solvents or ultrasonic cleaners on it. Put a drop of light oil on the pivot once or twice a year.
FAQs
Is this knife spring assisted?
No — and that is deliberate. There is no spring and no flipper. You open it with the thumb stud, by hand. What makes it feel quick is the pivot: phosphor bronze washers on both sides of the blade, hand-fitted so the action stays smooth and consistent. A manual knife is also legal in far more places than an assisted one.
What is a liner lock and is it secure?
One side of the steel liner is cut so it springs across behind the blade tang when the knife is fully open, blocking it from closing. To shut it you push the liner aside with your thumb and fold the blade. It is the standard lock on quality folders because it is strong, simple and easy to work one-handed.
Is it sharp out of the box?
Razor sharp. Every blade is hand sharpened and stropped before it is boxed.
Does it come with anything?
Yes — a hand-stitched white leather slip pouch, made in the shop to fit this knife closed. A pouch rather than a belt sheath, which suits a folder that lives in a bag or pocket.
Is this only for women?
No. It is built on a slimmer, shorter frame that suits smaller hands and lighter carry. Buy it on the measurements, not the label.
Is the mother of pearl ethically sourced?
Yes. It is a by-product of the food and pearl-farming industries and involves no protected or endangered species.
Will my knife look exactly like the photograph?
No. Mother of pearl is natural shell — the colour, the direction of the iridescence and the figure differ on every scale, so your handle will be one of a kind.
What is 14C28N steel?
A Swedish fine-grain stainless developed for cutlery. It takes a very keen edge, is easy to re-sharpen, and is genuinely stainless.
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