Folder Solstice, Damascus, blue, Ocaso Knives

Folder Solstice, Damascus, blue, Ocaso Knives

Ocaso has taken their premier gentleman´s knife, the Solstice™, to the next level, outfitting it with a frame lock, premium 120-layer German Damascus steel* and Fat Carbon® "Dark Matter" carbon fiber and anodized titanium handle scales. Designed by custom knifemaker Andrew Demko, the elegant, discreet, and sophisticated Damascus Solstice™ is an exceptional executive knife designed for those who choose to carry the absolute best. Like the original Solstice™, the premium Damascus version includes stainless steel caged bearings with flipper opening for incredibly smooth and fast deployment and Ocasos signature fold-over ambidextrous stainless steel deep carry pocket clip. Made in Maniago, Italy, in the “city of knives”, where centuries of high-quality knife craftmanship and the latest technology meet, the Damascus Solstice™ commands attention with its timeless design and remarkable Italian craftsmanship.

Details:
- Blade material: 120-layer German Damascus
- Handle material: Carbon Fiber (Fat Carbon® "Dark Matter"), anodized titanium
- Overall length: approx. 19.8 cm
- Blade length: approx. 8.9 cm
- Blade thickness: approx. 3 mm
- Weight: approx. 48 g
- Opening: flipper
- Lock: frame lock

* The terms Damascus steel, damascene or pattern welded designate a compound steel forged out of two or more different types of steel. It is named after its birthplace, the Syrian city of Damascus, a former stronghold of the patterned steel production. As a common practice, a harder high carbon steel and a milder low carbon steel are repeatedly forge welded and folded together. The high carbon steel ensures a higher hardness, a better temperability and longer lasting edge retention, whereas the milder steel confers greater blade flexibility and tensile strength. This procedure, which arose in a time where steel qualities were often low and inconsistent, enables to combine the positive attributes of the various steel grades. Besides, the different shadings generated by the varying carbon content of the alternating layers engender strikingly beautiful patterns, such as the twisted motif called Torsion Damascus pattern or the Rose Damascus pattern. Undoubtedly, these unusual patterns partly explain why inherent magical properties were attributed to the Damascus steel blades of the Middle Ages.

About Ocaso Knives
Ocaso (oh-kah-soh) specializes in premium gentleman’s, executive, and every day carry (EDC) pocket knives. Our knives are designed by leading knifemakers in the industry, with careful attention to detail, quality craftsmanship, and superior function. We strive to make the highest quality production knives using premium materials and a refined, elegant design aesthetic. It’s the purpose behind every knife we make.
The founder of Ocaso, Ric Valdez, is a former executive for a leading knife manufacturer and has been in the knife industry for 20 years. Ocaso was founded by Ric’s belief that the knife you choose to carry every day defines the essence of who you are and what you believe in. Our goal is to craft sophisticated, versatile, distinctive pocket knives that are a reflection of your personal style. From the office to the outdoors, Ocaso knives are designed to be your companion, for life.