Evolution 1.1 - Old, New, awesome!
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Evo 1.1
The CKF (Custom Knife Factory) Evo 1.1 is an upgraded version of the original Evo, designed in collaboration with Jon "Rotten" Sorensen. As a remake, the 1.1 features improvements such as a better blade-to-handle ratio, updated steel, a new pivot, and weight reduction. The knife was offered via a preorder in late 2024, with delivery estimated for late 2025.
Available Evo 1.1 variants
The Evo 1.1 was available for preorder in several configurations, primarily distinguished by blade steel and handle finish. Plain Jane: Grey titanium handles with an M398 blade. A version for left-handed users was also offered.
Full Blackwash: All-blackwash finish on both the M398 blade and titanium handles. The titanium parts have a textured "barked" finish. Shiny DLC: A glossy, black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating on the M398 blade and titanium handles. Matte DLC: A matte-black DLC coating on the M398 blade and titanium handles.
Damasteel: A Damasteel blade paired with plain titanium handles.
Full Dress: A premium version featuring a Damasteel blade and handles with ZircuTi (zirconium-titanium) inserts on both sides.
Specifications:
Overall Length 213.6 mm (8.41 inches) 8.39 inches
Blade Length 94.3 mm (3.71 inches) 3.71 inches
Blade Thickness 5 mm (0.197 inches) 0.197 inches
Blade Steel M398 (Damasteel on some variants) M398 (Damasteel on some variants)
Handle Material Titanium (with some variants having ZircuTi inserts) Titanium (with some variants having ZircuTi inserts)
Key features
Improved design: The 1.1 model has an improved blade-to-handle ratio and weight reduction compared to the original Evo.
Premium materials: All variants feature a titanium frame lock handle and a captive D pivot. Blade steel is M398 or Damasteel, depending on the version.
Deeper carry clip: The pocket clip was redesigned to allow for deeper carry.
Hand finishing: CKF adds hand finishing to its CNC-machined knives, with some versions featuring a "barked" texture on the handles.
https://ncblade.com/products/custom-knife-factory-rotten-design-evo-1-1-blackwash-ti-handles-w-m398
The CKF (Custom Knife Factory) Evo 1.1 is an upgraded version of the original Evo, designed in collaboration with Jon "Rotten" Sorensen. As a remake, the 1.1 features improvements such as a better blade-to-handle ratio, updated steel, a new pivot, and weight reduction. The knife was offered via a preorder in late 2024, with delivery estimated for late 2025.
Available Evo 1.1 variants
The Evo 1.1 was available for preorder in several configurations, primarily distinguished by blade steel and handle finish. Plain Jane: Grey titanium handles with an M398 blade. A version for left-handed users was also offered.
Full Blackwash: All-blackwash finish on both the M398 blade and titanium handles. The titanium parts have a textured "barked" finish. Shiny DLC: A glossy, black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating on the M398 blade and titanium handles. Matte DLC: A matte-black DLC coating on the M398 blade and titanium handles.
Damasteel: A Damasteel blade paired with plain titanium handles.
Full Dress: A premium version featuring a Damasteel blade and handles with ZircuTi (zirconium-titanium) inserts on both sides.
Specifications:
Overall Length 213.6 mm (8.41 inches) 8.39 inches
Blade Length 94.3 mm (3.71 inches) 3.71 inches
Blade Thickness 5 mm (0.197 inches) 0.197 inches
Blade Steel M398 (Damasteel on some variants) M398 (Damasteel on some variants)
Handle Material Titanium (with some variants having ZircuTi inserts) Titanium (with some variants having ZircuTi inserts)
Key features
Improved design: The 1.1 model has an improved blade-to-handle ratio and weight reduction compared to the original Evo.
Premium materials: All variants feature a titanium frame lock handle and a captive D pivot. Blade steel is M398 or Damasteel, depending on the version.
Deeper carry clip: The pocket clip was redesigned to allow for deeper carry.
Hand finishing: CKF adds hand finishing to its CNC-machined knives, with some versions featuring a "barked" texture on the handles.
https://ncblade.com/products/custom-knife-factory-rotten-design-evo-1-1-blackwash-ti-handles-w-m398