Chapman Lake Knives was started by two brothers as a small, family-owned and operated business based in Bloomington, Indiana. We specialize in blades made from the highest-end American materials and the most precise engineering standards on the market.
The company is a subsidiary of Chapman Lake Instrument, which produces orthopedic implants, surgical tools and blades. The lead designer of these knives, with his background in aerospace engineering combined with the company’s surgical blade capability, set out to build the best-performing knives on the market. All manufactured right here in the USA.
Precisely engineered, American-made blades from the highest quality materials available, providing premier craftsmanship with flawless elegance.
62.5-64 HRC, cryo-treated, CPM-Magnacut stainless drop point blade with hollow ground primary and secondary bevels. Aerospace quality grade 5 titanium handle and hardware. Reversible titanium clip for right or left hand carry. Stainless triple bearing system and patent-pending bearing races, for unrivaled action with lifelong wear resistance. This bespoke knife will be your own one-of-a-kind functional artwork.
Specifications:
The company is a subsidiary of Chapman Lake Instrument, which produces orthopedic implants, surgical tools and blades. The lead designer of these knives, with his background in aerospace engineering combined with the company’s surgical blade capability, set out to build the best-performing knives on the market. All manufactured right here in the USA.
Precisely engineered, American-made blades from the highest quality materials available, providing premier craftsmanship with flawless elegance.
62.5-64 HRC, cryo-treated, CPM-Magnacut stainless drop point blade with hollow ground primary and secondary bevels. Aerospace quality grade 5 titanium handle and hardware. Reversible titanium clip for right or left hand carry. Stainless triple bearing system and patent-pending bearing races, for unrivaled action with lifelong wear resistance. This bespoke knife will be your own one-of-a-kind functional artwork.
Specifications:
- Model: CLK-2T Dark Lightning - Serial #0007
- Overall Length: 8.788"
- Blade Length: 3.690"
- Blade Thickness: 0.125"
- Blade Steel: CPM MagnaCut
- Blade Finish: DLC Black
- Blade Style: Tanto
- Handle Material: Ti6Al4V Titanium
- Handle Finish: Dark Lightning
- Pocket Clip: Ti6Al4V Titanium, Reversible
- Hardware Material: Ti6Al4V Titanium
- Hardware Finish: Anodized Blue
- Locking Mechanism: Button Lock
- Bearings: 440C Stainless
- Weight: 4.10 Ounces
- Country of Origin: USA
Remark: From Blade Show Texas '25
