Second, we built the Vertex line using the same materials a custom knifemaker would: premium blade steel, stainless steel liners, black hard anodized 6061 aluminum scales, and hand-shaped scale inserts of cocobolo wood or Micarta®.

Both models are sized for daily carry, with four-inch handles and 3.125” blades of 8Cr14MoV stainless steel in a satin finish.

Then, to add value and give instant one-hand opening, we built in our patented OutBurst® assisted opening with the patent-pending* Fire Safe™ mechanism. When closed, the blade is safely locked by the Fire Safe pin. It cannot be opened until the safety button on the end of the thumb stud is firmly depressed and the thumb stud is nudged outward. It is both very fast, and very safe, because simply pressing the Fire Safe button does not open the knife. You must both press down and nudge the blade outward deliberately.

Vertex™ DP. The model 1040 sports a drop point blade with a high hollow grind, and black Micarta scale inserts.

Vertex™ CP. For those who prefer a clip point blade grind, we offer the model 1045, which has a pronounced notch at the top of the blade thoughtfully integrated into the false grind near the tip. Scale inserts are hand shaped and polished cocobolo hardwood.

Both Vertex models feature custom removable stainless steel clips in a black oxide finish.

Specifications

VERTEX™ DP

1040: Drop Point Blade, Razor-Sharp

Cutting Edge, Micarta Scales

Blade: Length: 3.125” (79 mm)

Thickness: 0.111” (2.8 mm)

Steel: 8Cr14MoV, 58-59 HRC

Closed: Handle length: 4.00” (102 mm)

Open: Overall length: 7.25” (184 mm)

Weight: 3.3 oz. (94 g)

VERTEX™ CP

1045: Clip Point Blade, Razor-Sharp

Cutting Edge, Cocobolo Scales

Blade: Length: 3.125” (79 mm)

Thickness: 0.111” (2.8 mm)

Steel: 8Cr14MoV, 58-59 HRC

Closed: Handle length: 4.00” (102 mm)

Open: Overall length: 7.25” (184 mm)

Weight: 3.1 oz. (88 g)