Max Knives MK112 — 440C wharncliffe folder with black G10 handle

Overview

You recognise the MK112 instantly: the spine runs dead straight to the tip, with no belly at all. That 65 mm wharncliffe blade in 440C steel bites flat, which pays off when you split a bag of compost, run through packing tape or start a strap laid on a bench. The black G10 handle measures 90 mm closed, the knife reaches 160 mm open at 77 g, and the belt clip keeps it within reach.

Why a wharncliffe blade

On a wharncliffe the edge is a straight line from heel to tip and the point sits low, in line with the cut. The blade therefore starts exactly where you set it down instead of skating off a curve, and the tip stays in view when you work against a flat surface. That geometry suits precise trimming, freehand lines in cardboard or soft leather, and anything that is cut by pushing rather than drawing.

Technical specifications

Plain-edge 440C steel in wharncliffe profile: 65 mm of blade, 25 mm wide, 3 mm thick. Black G10 handle of 90 mm, total length of 160 mm with the blade deployed, weight of 77 g. Liner lock mechanism and a belt clip mounted on the handle. Three millimetres of blade stock put the MK112 among the folders that take thumb pressure on the spine without complaint.

Care

The low point of a wharncliffe earns its keep, so wipe the edge down after a cutting session and dry the blade before folding it away. The pivot likes a drop of light oil every few weeks if the knife works daily. The G10 handle asks for nothing more than warm soapy water and thorough drying. Sharpen flat, following the original angle: a straight edge is one of the easiest profiles to bring back on a bench stone.

Legal notice for international buyers. Carrying it in public without a legitimate reason is an offence in France and in most European countries. It is the buyer's responsibility to check the law that applies where the order is delivered before purchasing.