Oh, I was hoping you had one and could confirm.
I see now what you mean about the core.
Heck, hard to say just from the pictures.
The Enlans might be though, based some comments that I have seen on some forums.
Also if you look at the pics of the EL01 and EL02, the spine seems to show folded steel. Again, hard to say for sure without having handled one personally.
Plus, it’s not like I am a damascus expert :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
San Mai blades (3-layer blades with a hard center and softer outer layers) are sometimes constructed with layered “damascus” patterns on the outer softer layers. I’ve got a Seki Cut folder and a kitchen knife made like this and they’re quite pretty.
Here’s a pic of the Seki Cut knife like the one I own:
I’ve got one on the way from FT. FT state a blade length of 80mm, your review lists it as 77mm - now I’ve never trusted FT’s measurements but are your’s exact? I’m just wondering how much I will need to grind the blade down to make it UK legal (76.2mm).
Also, the finger guard which sticks up like a flipper tab when closed - is it possible to overcome the closed detent by pressing the tab and then open the knife with a flick of the wrist?
I’ll may leave it be at 77-78mm but if it’s 80mm as FT say I’ll grind it down. The genuine Spyderco PITS is 75mm which PC Plod would (or should) be ok with.
I’ve yet to see anything to state beyond doubt that the UK limit of 76.2mm is a measurement of the cutting edge and not blade length - or how either are measured.
I don’t think the length of blade is an issue at all. The cutting edge is legal. In terms of the “flipper”, it will never flip. It is strictly a thumb opening knife or two hand opening. Well worth the price. I have a couple. One in blackwash, one in blue.
Go for it.
When was the last time you were doing anything that may justify the Police asking to search you anyway……