{"product_id":"sao-knife-elephant-pocket-knife-sk2609-1","title":"Sao Knife Elephant Pocket knife CPM-20CV Blade Antler Handle Slip Joint Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlade Material: CPM-20CV\u003cbr\u003eBlade Finish: Brushed\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: Stainless steel liners + Antler scales (Indian Sambar deer antler)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Length: 115 mm\u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 65 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosed Length: 65 mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 45 mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 3.0 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 60g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSao Knife Elephant SK2609-1 - CPM-20CV Slip Joint with Indian Stag Scales\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sao Knife Elephant SK2609-1 is a handmade modern traditional: a 1.77 in CPM-20CV blade with a brushed finish, Indian sambar stag scales over stainless steel liners, and a non-locking slip-joint action opened with a nail nick. At 60 g and 2.56 in closed it is a pocket knife in the oldest, best sense - and the steel is anything but old-fashioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMax Sao grinds and finishes each Elephant by hand, so the stag bark pattern, colour and grain on every knife is one of a kind. Brass pins anchor the antler scales, and the brushed blade hides the fine scratches a traditional pocket knife inevitably earns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee the whole \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/sao-knives\"\u003eSao Knives line\u003c\/a\u003e, browse every \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/slip-joint-knives\"\u003eslip joint knife\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/folding-knives\"\u003efolding knife\u003c\/a\u003e we stock, dig into \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/cpm-20cv\"\u003eCPM-20CV steel knives\u003c\/a\u003e, or start from the \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/edc-all-products\"\u003efull EDC lineup\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/best-sellers\"\u003ebest sellers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCPM-20CV Blade Steel - Super Steel in a Traditional Package\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCPM-20CV is Crucible's flagship particle-metallurgy stainless: roughly 1.9% carbon, 20% chromium, plus molybdenum, vanadium and tungsten distributed in an extremely fine, uniform carbide structure. It is a cutlery super steel that shares bloodlines with Bohler M390 and Carpenter CTS-204P - three steels widely considered the benchmark for a hard-working premium blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge retention:\u003c\/strong\u003e excellent - among the best steels available in a production-style pocket knife. It holds a working edge many times longer than 8Cr13MoV or AUS-8.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e excellent. Twenty percent chromium shrugs off sweat, rain and food acids better than most premium steels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToughness:\u003c\/strong\u003e good for its class. It is a hard, wear-focused steel - do not pry or twist with it, and it will reward you for years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate difficulty. The same carbides that hold the edge resist the stone; a diamond or CBN plate makes the job routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e the brushed finish on this blade hides fine scratches far better than a mirror polish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSao Knife Elephant SK2609-1 - Core Selling Points\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.77 in (45 mm) CPM-20CV blade, brushed finish, 3.0 mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndian sambar stag scales over stainless steel liners - each knife unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-locking slip joint with nail nick opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass pins and hand-finished stag bark texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 g (2.12 oz) - a full 4.53 in (115 mm) open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper-steel edge retention in a traditional carry format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade by Sao Knives; ships with the maker's info card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrushed finish hides everyday wear far better than a mirror polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere the Sao Knife Elephant Performs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffice and gentleman's carry:\u003c\/strong\u003e a small, quiet knife that handles boxes, string and lunch without looking tactical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlaces that restrict locking folders:\u003c\/strong\u003e a non-locking slip joint is the traditional answer - always confirm your local law first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector display:\u003c\/strong\u003e one-of-a-kind stag and a maker's card make it a showcase piece, not just a tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional knife club carry:\u003c\/strong\u003e nail nick, slip joint and natural scales - the classic pattern done with modern steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight food and picnic duty:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 20CV edge takes cheese, apples and salami in stride and resists fruit acids superbly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSao Knife Elephant SK2609-1 - FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the blade stay open without a lock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a slip joint: the blade is held open by spring tension on a half-stop-style backspring, the same mechanism traditional pen and stockman knives have used for a century. It is not intended for prying or heavy lateral loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a non-locking knife legal to carry where I live?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlip joints are the classic choice in jurisdictions that restrict locking or one-hand-opening knives, but knife law varies enormously - verify your local rules before carrying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does CPM-20CV sharpen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse a diamond or CBN stone; standard aluminium-oxide stones struggle with its vanadium carbides. The reward is an edge that stays sharp many times longer than conventional stainless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my stag scales look exactly like the photos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo - and that is the point. Sambar stag is a natural material, so every Elephant has its own bark pattern, colour and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe knife with Sao Knives' maker's info card documenting the blade steel and scale material, as shown in the gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteel Comparison: How It Stacks Up\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead style=\"background:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSteel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical HRC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdge Retention\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCorrosion Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eToughness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSharpening Ease\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCPM-20CV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59-61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCPM-S35VN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59-61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM390\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60-62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e154CM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58-61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59-61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14C28N\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59-61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Easy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVG-10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59-61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood-Very Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eRatings are relative within this class of steel, not absolute. Hardness varies by maker and heat-treat protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGlossary of Terms\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCPM-20CV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrucible's particle-metallurgy super steel: about 1.9% carbon and 20% chromium with molybdenum, vanadium and tungsten. Outstanding edge retention and corrosion resistance; typically run at 59-61 HRC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlip Joint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA non-locking folding mechanism that holds the blade open with spring tension. Simple, traditional and legal in many places where locking folders are restricted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNail Nick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA groove cut into the blade that you pull with a fingernail to open the knife - the traditional two-handed opening method.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSambar Stag (India Stag)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntler from Indian sambar deer, prized for its dense, dark 'bark' texture. Each piece is unique and no two knives look alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrushed Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA uniform fine-scratch surface finish that hides handling marks far better than a polished or stonewashed blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stainless steel strip inside the handle that the scales mount to and the blade rides between - here it adds strength behind the antler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRockwell C hardness. Sao runs CPM-20CV in the standard 59-61 HRC window for this steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Buy the Sao Knife Elephant - and Who Should Skip It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho should buy it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors who want a handmade knife with one-of-a-kind natural scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional-knife users who refuse to give up modern super-steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyers in areas where a non-locking slip joint is the practical carry (check local law)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift buyers looking for a gentleman's knife with real provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who appreciates nail-nick tradition with CPM-20CV performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho should skip it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers who need fast one-handed deployment - the nail nick is deliberate tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a lock; 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