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AIK XQUISITE II D/A Scale Release Manual/Auto Open w/Paua
[AIK-XQ2-PAUA]

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AIK ~ Adams Intl Knifeworks ~ XQII ~ Xquisite II D/A ~® (Double Action) (Auto Open or Manual Open) Scale Release Auto with Exotic Paua Shell (New Zealand)

AIK's  XQII "Xquisite II" Double Action works Manually via the Dual Stainless Steel Thumb Studs or Automatically  via "Scale Release" = (Sliding the handles to the side (right below the thumb stud), which activates the automatic leaf spring operation.

Totally discreet auto operation, no buttons or levers to fumble with. Rock Solid Locking Liner locks the blade up like a drum. Absolute lock up means this has the tightest lockup of any Double Action available; PLUS you have the perfect weight and balance.

One of the few Double Action Liner Locks on the market. 410 Stainless Liners are heat treated for strength and integrity..This special model features Exotic Paua Shell Handles, (similar to Abalone Shell), but from New Zealand, Paua Shell typically has enhanced hues of blue coloring.

Handground, Hand Satin Finished, Stainless Blade features CPM-154 Stainless, (RC 58-60)    with Dual Thumb Studs.  Overall length open is 7 1/8". Blade measures 3". Measures 4 1/8" closed. 

The Xquisite II is part of AIK's Custom Series of Autos. . These are Handmade/Hand Finished - Not a mass production model. (Mike Alsdorf/Andrew Lee Adams Collaboration).

 Removable stainless pocket clip on the backside. (Tip Up Carry). Features superb Auto Action via the leaf spring or silky smooth Manual Operation via the Bronze Phosphate Washers.  Stainless Fittings.

The Heat Treated Locking Liner extends slightly at the tang so it is easy to close. Blade is marked "AIK" along with 1 of 5 = (Only 5 Made with Paua) and MADE IN USA on the front side of the blade, and CUSTOM MADE on the tang and CPM-154 on the backside.

Highly Recommended piece exclusively available only at AIK.  Superb EDC-Everyday Carry Piece blows  all other Double Action Autos away! Paua is stunning with lots of "fire"! Model shown is the one you will receive. Includes a custom zippered pouch. 

 

Overall Length:7 1/8"
Blade Length:3"
Blade Material:CPM-154 Stainless
Handle Material:Paua Shell
Lock Type:Liner Lock
Liner(s):Stainless
Clip:Stainless/Tip Up

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