IMPORTANT INFO:
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- This item is shipped from CANADA.
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The Jake Hoback Custom Kwaiback is the definitive “overbuilt” folding knife, a full-custom evolution of the flagship model that defined Hoback’s career. This specific piece represents a “Full Dress” configuration, trading the standard tactical finishes for a curated selection of some of the most premium materials in the industry.
Material Excellence
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Blade: The blade is forged from Chad Nichols Damascus, renowned for its high-contrast patterns and exceptional structural integrity. This is a dramatic upgrade over the standard S35VN or 20CV steels found on production models.
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Inlays: The titanium frame is set with Marble Carbon Fiber inlays, which provide a non-linear, chaotic “shred” aesthetic that shifts in depth when viewed from different angles.
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Hardware: The ZircuTi pocket clip and backspacer act as the visual anchor. ZircuTi (a layered laminate of Zirconium and Titanium) is heat-anodized to produce vibrant, iridescent colors that will never fade or wear like standard anodization.
The Hoback Engineering
Despite its high-end dress materials, the core of this knife remains a precision-engineered tool:
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HRD (Hoback Roller Detent): This custom features Jake’s signature adjustable roller detent. Instead of a static ball sliding across the blade, a rolling ball reduces friction, creating a smoother action and allowing the user to fine-tune the “flip” to their preference.
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Pivot System: Typically utilizing a caged bearing system, the Kwaiback provides a rock-solid, bank-vault-like lockup with zero play.
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Internal Milling: To balance the weight of the robust titanium frame, the scales are internally milled, ensuring the knife remains pocketable despite its “tank-like” reputation.
Condition and Provenance
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Status: New from the maker, ensuring that the Damascus etching and the ZircuTi colors are at their peak factory luster.
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About the Maker: Jake Hoback is famous for his “built for work” philosophy. His full customs are hand-fitted in his shop, where he personally grinds the blades and tunes the detent to achieve the “hydraulic” feel collectors prize.
