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Chokwe people live in the Zambia/Democratic Republic of Congo region of Central Africa. Primarily agricultural, they are gatherers, fishermen and hunters. Highly positioned in Chokwe society are their blacksmiths who craft fixed-blade knives for daily use in feeding, harvesting and protecting their communities. Our Chokwe folder is patterned off a historic fixed-blade, keeping true to the triangular shaped blade and coffin-shaped handle. The blade is CPM-S30V blade steel and flat-ground for cutting performance. The handle is black G-10 with bored out handle holes reducing overall weight and making through holes for attachment to a longer handle or pole. Full length internal liner reinforces the locking device, a Chris Reeve style integral lock. Metal hourglass clip carries the knife tucked in a pocket tip-down right hand carry.
Length Overall: 8 1/2 in. Length Closed: 4 3/4 in. Hole Diameter: 1/2 in. Blade Length: 3 3/4 in. Cutting Edge: 3 3/8 in. Blade Thickness: 1/8 in. Blade Steel: CPM S30V Weight: 3.7 oz. Handle Material: G-10
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