ProTech BR-1.52 Tuxedo-Whiskers Magic

The ProTech BR-1.52 Tuxedo-Whiskers Magic is a collaboration with custom knife maker Mike “Whiskers” Allen. The Whiskers Magic utilizes a hidden bolster release. The hidden bolster release disguises the automatic function of the knife. Upon first glance there is nothing about the BR-1 to make you suspect it’s an automatic knife (no button of course). The BOLSTER section of the handle slides up – this very deliberate movement is what fires the blade open and also unlocks it from the open position. The Magic has a DLC black finish 154CM drop point steel blade, The handle is 6061-T6 aluminum that has an anodized black finish with ivory micarta inlay on the front handle. The bolsters have a knurled pattern on it for better traction when deploying the blade.

154CM Steel: 154CM steel is one of “better” steel varieties made for cutlery and other knife blades. It’s not a powder steel (CPM154 would be the powder version), but it’s a commonly used steel for a higher grade knife. It has an exceptionally good balance between three enviable attributes which are toughness, hardness and corrosion-resistance.

ProTech BR-1.52 Tuxedo-Whiskers Magic Specifications:

Overall Length: 7.25″
Blade Length: 3.125″
Blade Thickness: 0.11″
Blade Material: 154CM
Blade Style: Drop Point
Blade Grind: Flat
Finish: DLC Black
Edge Type: Plain
Handle Length: 4.125″
Handle Thickness: 0.45″
Handle Material: Aluminum w/Ivory Micarta Inlay
Color: Black/Ivory
Weight: 3.10 oz.
User: Right Hand

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