6. BEAR & SON CUTLERY LIMITED-EDITION BALISONGS
New Products - Sep/Oct 2021
Bear & Son Cutlery, manufacturer of premium Alabama-made knives, celebrates 30 years of butterfly knife manufacturing with the release of several new limited-edition balisongs. Each knife features a laser-engraved 30th anniversary logo on the blade, and the knives are produced in small quantities in the Alabama factory.
These balisongs are built with premium craftsmanship, quality materials, and include several features typically found on more expensive pocketknives.
The ANN114 Butterfly features a tough, 35⁄8-inch carbon steel blade with an exquisite satin finish and a laser-engraved 30th anniversary logo. The ANN114 handles are made of zinc with a silver vein finish, the ANN114B includes black finish handles, and the ANN114CV features copper vein handles. Premium tang pin construction on these butterfly knives ensures smooth, “no-slop” deployment, and a matching T-latch keeps the handles secure while closed. Total weight is 5 ounces.
The ANN115CV is another beautiful 5-inch butterfly with a 1095 carbon-steel blade and a black epoxy coating. The 33⁄8-inch blade flips open smoothly and includes a premium tang pin construction. This limited-edition knife is available with copper vein handles that are made from zinc, adding a unique look to this color combination. Total weight is 5 ounces.
The reserved batches of Bear & Son Cutlery limited-edition butterflies, such as ANNCF17, ANNCF17-S35, and ANNCF17D, feature carbon-fiber handles with 440 stainless-steel, S35VN, and Damascus blades. These knives have polished nickel silver bolsters, 3 1⁄2-inch blades, and an engraved 30th anniversary logo. Total weight is 5 ounces.
An addition to the small batch of anniversary knives, Bear & Son Cutlery will manufacture a total of 300 ANNSS14-D2 and 300 ANNSS14-S35 butterfly knives.
The polished stainless-steel 5-inch models are available with a 3½-inch D2 steel blade or a S35 steel blade — both having the engraved 30th anniversary logo and polished stainless-steel handles. Total weight is 5 ounces. (bearandsoncutlery.com)