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Home Products 790 Subrosa - R&D Knife #5/20 May 2009

790 Subrosa - R&D Knife #5/20 May 2009

by Benchmade, Lerch, Matthew

SKU 420484

Date Added 05/22/2020

# Available This product is out of stock

Original price $400.00

Price $320.00

Overview

The Subrosa is a collaboration project between Ken Steigerwalt and Matt Lerch. They have patent pending status on this mechanism. They sold the manufacturing rights to Benchmade, who produces factory versions utilizing this mechanism. The key elements that make this assisted mechanism a cut above are the two titanium leaf springs connected together with a hardened roller that engages on the blade. Because the roller follows the blade during the opening and closing motion, there is little to no wear to the components. Tumble finished S30V stainless steel drop point blade with single thumb stud. Milled titanium frame with titanium barrel-type spacers, and bead blasted stainless steel tip down clip. Excellent condition; has some scuffs on the frame.

Product Details

Blade Length 3.75

Overall Length 8.5

Closed Length 4.75

Weight (oz) 3.8

Source Previously owned

Additional Specs

Knife Type Tip Down Carry, Tip Down Clip

Blade Material S30V

Blade Details Drop Point, Recurve

Handle Material Metallic

Other Details Tactical

About the Maker

Benchmade
Benchmade

"Our founder, Les deAsis, began building handmade custom Bali-Songs in the 1980s. The success of these custom Bali’s spurred the creation of the first production Bali-Song®: The model 68. Benchmade Knife Company was born in 1987, driven to produce product in the US and with a strong commitment to product availability, quality, and customer relationships. Today, we continue to focus on innovation, customer needs, responsible business ethics and operations to bring the highest quality products to the world’s elite."

Lerch, Matthew

"I specialize in interframe and integral folders with each knife being individually crafted using the highest quality materials available. The character of each knife depends on the components and customizing techniques. I offer unique, patented mechanisms for the fun factor. Artistic carving is another skill I use to add dimension. For steels and engraving, I seek out the finest artist in their individual crafts. With these combinations we are able to offer truly unique pieces. I enjoy the multiple challenges that knife making presents. When I make a knife I must consider mechanisms that are reliable, smooth, and easy to use; materials that meet physical demands, and optional enhancements that dress up the tool. Bringing all these aspects together to make a knife that works, feels good in your hand, and is attractive looking is my personal goal. Matthew's work often incorporates Damascus, exotic natural materials, engraving, and file work done by his Wife, Mary Jo. Matthew has been making knives since 1984 and has been a Journeyman Tool and Die maker since 1981."