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AIK / ALSDORF ~ RAPTOR ~ Handmade Lever Lock Auto with Stainless Integral Frame & "Swept Wing" Bolsters, Buffalo Horn Handles and Dagger Style DAMASCUS Blade
Fourth Automatic in the AIK/ALSDORF Collaboration Series (Xquisite, Brown Recluse, Vindicator and now the RAPTOR!) Limited Production Run of only 25 pieces.
Completely Handmade by Custom Maker (Mike Alsdorf, Winfield, MO) and (Andrew Lee Adams, Edwardsville, IL (File Work, Engraving, Custom Handles).
Features Flush Mount Lever Lock Open and Close operation (based on a Vintage Italian Pattern from the 60's) with Heat Treated "Swept Wing" 416 Stainless Integral Bolsters and Stainless Liners. One piece Oval Shaped Stainless Safety. Measures 8 3/4" overall open with a 3 7/8" Handground (Alsdorf) 192 Layer High Carbon Twist DAMASCUS Dagger Style Blade made of 1095 Tool Steel & 200 Nickel. (Forged by Chuck Hawes, Weldon, IL)
Heavy Duty 4mm/5/32" thick blade, kickspring, and backspring. Side Opening, Leaf Spring design. WASP Body. Features rock-solid lockup and superb auto / switchblade action..
Blade and handle are perfectly symmetrical when open. Blade is perfectly centered. Tight/Solid lockup with no side-to-side or up & down blade play.
Buffalo Horn Handles are perfectly flush with the "swept wing" bolsters giving the "RAPTOR" an aerodynamic design. Measures 5" closed.. Blade is marked on the tang "AIK" . Individually serialized on the inside liners. Limited Edition Series of only 25. This one is marked "PROTO". (Weighs 6.1 oz )
Highly Recommended for your Automatica Collection. Made entirely in the USA of USA materials. Stunning piece for the finest collection. Includes a leather sleeve and a Signed Certificate of Authenticity. Only 25 Raptors are scheduled to be made.
| Overall Length: | 8 3/4" |
| Blade Length: | 3 7/8" |
| Blade Thickness: | 4mm" |
| Blade Material: | DAMASCUS Dagger Style |
| Handle Material: | Buffalo Horn |
| Lock Type: | Lever Lock |
| Safety: | Yes |
| Bolster(s): | Heat Treated Swept Wing 416 Stainless |
| Liner(s): | Heat Treated Stainless |
| Weight: | 6.1 oz. |