This is one of my favorite knives in my collection.  Only selling to help out my sister with medical bills.

· Brend-Pirela Mamba folding knife with 3.77" CPM S30V steel smooth edge blade (non-serrated)

· Thick skeletonized titanium liners form the foundation of the handle also support its Liner Lock mechanism

· Blade highlighted with two-tone finish of black titanium carbonitride coating on the bevels and satin finish on the flats

· Smooth flipper mechanism and ball-bearing enhanced pivot for lightning fast one-handed opening

 

The Brend/Pirela Mamba is an amazingly refined folding knife that combines the talents of noted knife designer Joel Pirela, the skills of master knifemaker Walter Brend, and Spyderco’s state-of-the-art production methods. Its gracefully upswept CPM S30V stainless steel blade not only faithfully replicates Brend’s legendary custom grind lines, it highlights them with a contrasting two-toned finish of black titanium carbonitride (TiCN) coating on the bevels and a satin finish on the flats. Special ball bearing washers in the pivot provide an extremely smooth action and allow lightning-fast openings with the blade’s integral flipper or its Trademark Round Hole™. The knife’s unique flipper design offers exceptional opening leverage and also serves as a rock-solid hand guard in the open position.

An impressive fusion of style and ergonomics, the Brend/Pirela Mamba’s handle is built on a framework of thick, skeletonized titanium liners that also form the basis of its sturdy LinerLock mechanism. The liners are flanked by meticulously machined solid twill carbon fiber scales that are both visually stunning and provide a solid, comfortable grip. A contoured, custom-designed pocket clip completes the package, offering right-side, tip-up carry and guaranteeing immediate access.

 

Specifications

· Blade Length: 3.77" (96 mm)

· Cutting Edge: 3.77" (96 mm)

· Overall Length: 9.25" (235 mm)

· Closed Length: 5.48" (139 mm)

· Blade Thickness: 0.177" (4.5 mm)

· Blade Material: CPM-S30V Stainless Steel

· Handle Material: Carbon Fiber

· Locking Mechanism: Liner Lock

· Weight: 6.5 oz. (184 g)

· Clip Position: Right

· Grind: Hollow

· Tip Carry Position: Tip-Up

CPM S30V is considered a premium grade knife steel. It is so expensive that it strongly affects the price of the knife, and is largely used in higher-end production and custom knives. Buck Knives calls it "the absolute best blade steel available". Joe Talmadge claims it might be the ultimate high-end all-around stainless steel, due to high performance coupled with easier machinability and sharpenability than the other steels in this class.