manly Knives PEAK Lock back Folder CPM154 WOW

manly Knives peak Lock back Folder CPM154 WOW
manly Knives in Bulgaria is a young and dynamic knife company, whose products are gaining serious popularity around the world, with a strong following in Germany at present.
By "young", I don't just mean  the age of the company (about 14 years old at the time of writing); but ALL the staff are young dynamic people, and passionate about their creativity at manly. This passion is clearly reflected in the end products, such as the peak lock back folder, one of several folders they are currently producing.

manly PEAK model in CPM 154, Black G10 scales

Laser engraved model name on locking lever.

 Precision engineered, the manly peak folder is available in 2 locking models: this one pictured here has a hole in the spine to make it one handed opening, whilst the second PEAK model is more traditional in design, with 2 handed opening. Both models are currently available in several G10 color/pattern variations and a range of premium blade steels, CPM154 (this model I own), German 1.2379-like D2; and high vanadium S90V!

The manly peak is equally at home in the wilds as in urban environs.

Only premium grade raw materials from the USA (blade stainless steels S90V and CPM 154) and German 1.2379 (D2) tool steel are used for blade choices, along with Sandvik's 12C27.

The manly peak features "recessed" stainless liners and  forefinger gimping, as seen in the following image:

Here the recessed liner is exposed and milled gimping for an extra great grip.

No corners are cut in design and manufacture, along with stringent quality control measures, I know, I saw first hand as I was at the factory for several days whilst a factory tour was being filmed and saw it for myself and spoke with all of the staff. That's why is came as no surprise to me the quality end product, which functions beautifully in your hands.

The blades of all models (I mean ALL to include their fixed blades too!) are thoroughly inspected during each process.

The heat treatment is meticulously conducted along with post cryogenic processing. They even make their own phosphor bronze washers to assure full QC!

manly peak model one handed opening lock back folder pictured alongside Boletus luridis

manly peak lock back folder pictured alongside Boletus luridis mushrooms

I've now become a devotee of manly products and it's great to see another  European company manufacturing quality knives with premium raw materials at affordable* prices! 

Stay tuned for a full field review of the "manly peak folder (this very one featured here in this blog).

BCT

*Who knows how long this can last for as their products gain popularity around the globe??