MagnaCut Wharncliffe. Titanium scales. Frag 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 Frag milling pattern on the titanium scales. The fragmentation-style texture creates an aggressive, multi-directional grip surface that maximizes traction on the titanium scales.

Note from Lone Star Knife & Supply: The Frag pattern is the most aggressive-looking handle in the ABW Slip Joint lineup. Multi-directional texture, maximum traction, same MagnaCut Wharncliffe and 2.2 oz as the rest of the family. If you want a slip joint that looks as capable as it performs, this is the version.

Why This Slip Joint Stands Out

• 2.25" CPM MagnaCut Wharncliffe Blade, 3D milled hollow ground, heat-treated and cryogenically tempered
• Frag Milled Titanium Scales, machined in-house at ABW's North Carolina shop
• Frag Pattern provides the most aggressive grip texture in the ABW Slip Joint lineup
• 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: Frag

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.