Description
MARIANO YANNONI
At the chaos that was Blade Show 2019 I was intent to meet world renowned Knife Maker Claudio Sobral of CAS knives. After talking with Claudio he introduced me to his good friend, also a Knife Maker ~ and that Maker was Mariano Yannoni. I was thrilled to see that Mariano still had a few knives on his table, so after speaking with him and inspecting his knives ~ I purchased everything Mariano had left! I am very proud to be able to offer his knives to my Customers.
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Fort Henry Custom Knives is proud to be a direct Dealer for Mariano Yannoni custom knives
~ Direct from the Maker ~
Mariano Yannoni is clearly a Maker who enjoys Hand Crafting Solid Working knives, from Custom Fixed Blades to Robust Friction Folders. Mariano uses several kinds of Steel on his knives, this one is made from Damascus!
A Friction Folder is the oldest of folding knife designs, ancient Viking Age Friction Folders (or Penny Knives as they were later called ) have recently been discovered in Ancient Roman Dig sites where they were a standard item for men of wealth and privilege!
This Mariano Yannoni Friction Folder is a very powerful, Full Sized Folder ~ Hand Crafted with rich Maple Burl handle Scales and Carbon Fiber Bolsters. The Handle Scales are fitted so precisely to the Bolsters that you cannot even feel the seam!!
This presentation knife also sports Claudio Sobral’s MDS Damascus Steel! This example has a very Smooth Blade Action, the blade has no play in any direction and the Full Sized Handle fills the palm very comfortably. Blade is Perfectly Centered when Closed.
The Damascus Blade was Hand Ground by Mariano with a near Full Height Flat Grind.
When opened, the extended Tang used to open the Blade rests inside the handle with the Custom Thumb Ridges of the Tang being perfectly matched with more on the Frame. The Titanium Frame and Backspacer give this knife a Sturdy yet Lightweight feel.
The overall build of this Mariano Yannoni Friction Folder is very strong without being too heavy and will especially appeal to those where a Locking Knife is frowned upon.
A Thick, Wet Molded RH or LH Leather Belt Sheath and a Zippered Storage Pouch made by Mariano are included.
Tight stitching around the perimeter with a Molded Interior.
This knife also comes with a Hand Written COA
Take a look at other items by Mariano Yannoni HERE
