MagnaCut Wharncliffe. Titanium scales. 45 Degree milling. North Carolina made.

The American Blade Works Slip Joint is a modern take on a traditional format. Michael Martin CNC-machines every component in-house at his Weaverville, North Carolina shop, including the titanium scales, the MagnaCut Wharncliffe blade, and the backspring. The result is a slip joint that carries the precision of a production knife and the intentionality of a custom. The 2.25" hollow ground Wharncliffe blade is heat-treated and cryogenically tempered for maximum edge retention, and the stonewash finish gives it a practical, hard-carry character. Phosphor bronze washers and a 416 stainless pivot deliver smooth, consistent pull strength. This version features the 45-degree milling pattern on the titanium scales. The angled cuts create a clean, geometric grip surface with a directional texture that is subtle from a distance and tactile in the hand on the titanium scales.

Note from Lone Star Knife & Supply: The 45-degree milling is the most understated pattern in the ABW lineup. The angled cuts catch light differently than flat titanium and give you real grip without aggressive texture. MagnaCut Wharncliffe, 2.2 oz, North Carolina made. A slip joint you will actually reach for.

Why This Slip Joint Stands Out

• 2.25" CPM MagnaCut Wharncliffe Blade, 3D milled hollow ground, heat-treated and cryogenically tempered
• 45 Degree Milled Titanium Scales, machined in-house at ABW's North Carolina shop
• Stonewash finish on both blade and scales for a cohesive hard-carry aesthetic
• Phosphor Bronze Washers and 416 Stainless Pivot Hardware
• Slip Joint with Half Stop, non-locking and legal everywhere
• 2.2 oz, one of the lightest MagnaCut pocket knives available
• Every component except screws and bearings made in-house at ABW
• Made in the USA (Weaverville, North Carolina)

Specifications

• Brand: American Blade Works
• Model: Slip Joint
• Blade Length: 2.25"
• Closed Length: 3.31"
• Overall Length: 5.56"
• Blade Steel: CPM MagnaCut
• Blade Style: Wharncliffe
• Blade Grind: 3D Milled Hollow Ground
• Blade Finish: Stonewash
• Handle Material: Titanium
• Pivot: Phosphor Bronze Washers
• Hardware: 416 Stainless
• Lock Type: Slip Joint (Non-Locking)
• Half Stop: Yes
• Weight: 2.2 oz
• Warranty: One-Year Limited
• Country of Origin: Made in USA (Weaverville, North Carolina)
• Handle Pattern: 45 Degree

Why You'll Want It

The ABW Slip Joint gives you MagnaCut edge retention and titanium construction in a 2.2 oz pocket knife that goes anywhere and cuts through legal restrictions in states where locking knives are regulated. Michael Martin makes every part in North Carolina. At $159 it is one of the strongest values in the American-made traditional knife market.

About American Blade Works

American Blade Works is a family-owned knife manufacturer based in Weaverville, North Carolina, founded by Michael Martin. Every component except screws and bearings is manufactured in-house, making these true American-made knives. Each knife is CNC-machined in Martin's home shop, combining precision manufacturing with artisan attention to detail. ABW backs every knife with a one-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.