Functional Art: Ken Onion Custom Knife in Timascus and MOP with San Mai Blade

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Functional Art: Ken Onion Custom Knife in Timascus and MOP with San Mai Blade:
$15000.00

Functional Art: Ken Onion Custom Knife in Timascus and MOP with San Mai Blade
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This one-of-a-kind Ken Onion custom folding knife with SpeedSafe® assisted opening is a masterclass in design, material artistry, and execution. Built with meticulous attention to detail, it features a breathtaking Timascus frame, its layered titanium revealing shifting tones of metallic gray and deep gold that glimmer with every turn in the light.

The handle is adorned with polished Mother of Pearl inlays, their soft, organic luster offering a striking contrast to the technical complexity of the Timascus. A matching MOP inlay at the pivot adds a final, refined touch—subtle yet unmistakably magnificent. The ergonomics are pure Ken Onion: sculpted for natural hand feel, flowing with organic grace, and finished to perfection.

The San Mai blade emerges in a sleek, trailing profile—lean and elegant, with a satin sheen that enhances the visual drama of the layered core. This blade is more than sharp; it's a convergence of strength and precision, shaped for performance yet styled with artistic intention. The grind flows seamlessly from spine to edge, culminating in a precise point that speaks to both control and capability.

Details abound: a fully sculpted, golden clip echoes the knife’s sweeping silhouette, while custom hardware and a fileworked spine run like fine jewelry along its back. Each element is individually finished,hand-fit, and flawlessly integrated.

This knife isn’t just a tool.
It’s a singular expression of craftsmanship.
A sculpture in motion.
A testament to what happens when art and engineering speak the same language.

It is, simply, a piece worthy of the most discerning collection.