Ocaso Knives, DELOS DAMAST, BLACK DUNES, Folding Knife

Ocaso Knives, DELOS DAMAST, BLACK DUNES, Folding Knife

Based on custom knifemaker Kurt Merriken’s popular “Karma” design, the Delos is an exceptionally elegant and eye-catching knife. The graceful handle profile and stunning modified tanto blade command attention and strike a perfect balance between aesthetics and functionality.

Named for the mythological Greek birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, the Delos features premium 120-layer rose patterned German Damascus steel and handle scales made of Titanium and Fat Carbon® in “Dark Matter Blue” or “Black Dunes”. Fat Carbon® is a durable, lightweight carbon fiber composite that seems to change and shift in the light, making it a perfect pairing to the dramatic Damascus blade. The Delos includes stainless-steel caged bearings for rapid, smooth opening and is held secure in your pocket with a contoured Titanium pocket clip.

Complementing polished or black hardware complete the look of this exquisite knife. Made in Maniago, Italy, known as the “city of knives”, where centuries of high-quality knife craftsmanship and the latest technology meet.

Details:
- Blade material: 120-layer German Damascus
- Handle material: Carbon Fiber (Fat Carbon® "Black Dunes"), anodized titanium
- Overall length: approx. 17.7 cm
- Blade length: approx. 7.6 cm
- Blade thickness: approx. 3 mm
- Weight: approx. 85 g
- Opening: thumbstud
- 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.