Parallel- Crossbar lock (2.90" 154CM Blade & Titanium Handle) - A3503

Specifications:  Model Number:A3503 Model Name:Parallel Blade Length:2.90" | 73.85 mm Overall Length:7.04" | 178.90 mm Blade Width:0.96" | 24.50 mm Blade Thickness:0.079" | 2.00 mm Blade Material:154CM Blade Grind:Flat Blade Style:Reverse Tanto Blade Finish:Satin Hardness:HRC 60±2 Handle Length:4.13" | 105.00 mm Handle Width:0.92" | 23.40 mm Handle Thickness:0.279" | 7.10 mm Handle Material:Titanium Color:Gray Weight:2.29 oz | 65.00 g Opener:Thumb Stud Lock Type:Crossbar Lock Pivot Assembly:Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing Pocket Clip:Reversible | Stainless Steel Carry Position:Tip-up Knife Type:Manual Folding Backspacer Material:Aluminum Backspacer Color:Green Thumbstud Material:Aluminum Thumbstud Color:Green Designer:Vosteed   Inspired by the book Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos, the Ultra-Thin Vosteed Parallel is Yue’s latest Cross Bar Lock design.   The Ultra Thin Design - The Engineer's Task The ultra-thin blade design, measuring an impressive 0.28 inches/7.1mm handle thickness, is an engineering feat we set out to achieve. Weighing just 2.3oz/65g and boasting a blade length of 2.9 inches/74mm, the Parallel is the most pocket-friendly and carry-friendly knife in its class.   Materials from the Supernova - The Titanium Handle As shown by the Chandra X-ray Observatory, titanium forms from the blast of supernovas. To make the Vosteed Parallel true to its inspiration, we used precision CNC to craft its handle from Grade 5 titanium. The material and exceptional machining work have created a perfect balance of strength, thickness, and tolerance. We've upgraded our product with added jimping at the end of the handle, providing better traction and a more secure grip during use.   From Turbine Engines to Your Hand - The 154CM Blade 154CM is a widely recognized and beloved knife steel. Originally developed as a bearing steel for gas turbine engines, 154CM steel offers a great combination of hardness, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and durability. Legendary knife maker Bob Loveless used and popularized 154cm steel in the knife world. The Vosteed Parallel features a 0.078” thick (2mm) 154CM blade, ensuring an exceptional slicing and cutting experience.   Design and Details As Brian Greene said, "The skyscraper is but a physical realization of the information contained in the architect's design." A well-designed knife is the summation of ideas and information. To make the knife truly ambidextrous, we incorporated the time-honored cross-bar lock system and paired it with dual thumbstuds. To create a sleek and uptempo design, we removed unnecessary lines and curves, opting for a minimalistic wire clip. To ensure versatility and practicality, we chose a reversed tanto blade shape and added a clean, triangle-shaped lanyard hole.