Rite-Edge Stockman Cocobolo Trim Handle Knife

Description

The Rite-Edge Stockman Cocobolo Trim Handle Knife pairs a stainless three-blade pattern with a black handle trimmed in cocobolo wood, opened by hand and secured with a slip joint.

Cocobolo is a dense, richly grained hardwood, usually reserved for higher-end knife and gun grips because of its color and finish, so using it as a trim accent here brings some of that look to a Stockman without covering the whole handle in it. The three blades follow the standard Stockman layout, giving one knife the reach of clip, sheepsfoot, and spey blades combined.

Pairing a dark synthetic base with a wood trim accent is a common way budget traditional knives get some of the visual appeal of an all-wood handle without the added cost. Cocobolo darkens and develops a richer color over time as the natural oils in the wood are exposed to light and handling, so a trim panel like this will look a bit different a few years down the road than it does new. The black synthetic base handles the bulk of the grip, with the cocobolo doing the visual work along the trim. Trim accents like this cocobolo panel are a common way manufacturers dress up an otherwise plain handle without committing to an all-wood build, which would cost considerably more to produce. Over years of handling, the cocobolo trim will likely darken further while the black synthetic base stays essentially unchanged, widening the contrast between the two materials.

• Cocobolo wood trim accents a black handle
• Three-blade Stockman pattern
• Slip joint construction
• Stainless steel blades

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