Warren Thomas Special NK Ryu Two Toned Blade Limited 2 Pieces SOLD
Mr Thomas is a master knife maker. Solid lock up. This one is at 50%. The other locks at 30%. No blade play on both. Hand made by himself. We are the only dealer currently carrying the Ryu.
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This one of a kind finish & design features are unique to Neptuneknives & was a personal favor for NK. Dual thumbstuds & rare navy/black g10.
Mr. Thomas only does this two toned finished blade only a dozen times each year on no specified models.
This is the first run of the Ryu folder.
The price will be $850.00 USD
Price includes USPS shipping 2-3 day, insurance & tracking.
In Stock: 0
This one of a kind finish & design features are unique to Neptuneknives & was a personal favor for NK. Dual thumbstuds & rare navy/black g10.
Mr. Thomas only does this two toned finished blade only a dozen times each year on no specified models.
This is the first run of the Ryu folder.
The price will be $850.00 USD
Price includes USPS shipping 2-3 day, insurance & tracking.
Warren Thomas "Ryu" Tactical Folder Ti Blade 4.25"
The scion of next gen knife design.
"Ryu" stands for Dragon in Japanese culture & is the name for Warren Thomas' newest tactical folder. All the elements of a tactical folder are present. Good ergonomics & choil for safety. A strong 5mm blade thickness & profile. Quick methods for deployment. But what really makes a knife beyond meeting all the criteria for design is materials used. With this Warren Thomas knives is in a class itself. Providing the best toughness, corrosion free use, & extreme cutting performance edge capable of cutting even through Kevlar! Mr. Thomas' contribution to the knife/outdoor/military community is an outstanding achievement of design & ingenuity.
The key thing about all Ti knives.
This is a larger sized folder but because of the minimal weight because due to the all Titanium construction you are able to carry a large folding knife comfortably on your person.
*Photo courtesy of Warren Thomas Knives
"Ryu" stands for Dragon in Japanese culture & is the name for Warren Thomas' newest tactical folder. All the elements of a tactical folder are present. Good ergonomics & choil for safety. A strong 5mm blade thickness & profile. Quick methods for deployment. But what really makes a knife beyond meeting all the criteria for design is materials used. With this Warren Thomas knives is in a class itself. Providing the best toughness, corrosion free use, & extreme cutting performance edge capable of cutting even through Kevlar! Mr. Thomas' contribution to the knife/outdoor/military community is an outstanding achievement of design & ingenuity.
The key thing about all Ti knives.
This is a larger sized folder but because of the minimal weight because due to the all Titanium construction you are able to carry a large folding knife comfortably on your person.
*Photo courtesy of Warren Thomas Knives
about the Titanium blade
4 1/4" Modified Chisel Grind Recurve Tanto
Titanium because it is soft easily makes a razor fine edge that can catch hair but the edge doesn't hold long. The positive here is that outdoor knives usually are valued for their toughness to avoid breaking from impacts & the toughest metal is Titanium (4x the toughness!). A titanium blade will bend before breaking (watch our vid testing the shikra). In a inventive move Mr. Thomas adds a layer of Tungsten Carbide (which is used for heavy mining tools) to the cutting edge that's electrically infused onto & into the Titanium which creates microscopic teeth/grains that allow the knife to cut through some of the most extreme materials (kevlar) & still keep going. Some people equate his knives to owning a pocket chainsaw.
So note that these knives perform better with draw cuts over push cuts.
Chisel grinds are sought after by Special Warfare groups & can be found on knives like Emerson customs. The reason why is Chisel grinds besides being simpler to sharpen they also perform very well for slicing tasks because of the lower edge angle. The chisel grinds (especially those that only have a primary bevel, meaning zero chisel) cut flesh easily. The chisel is made for tactical use. A secondary bevel is usually added to help strengthen the edge stability for more everyday utility tasks.
Recurve blades can be found culturally & historically as farming tools because of their ability to grab & shear. Used by Filipino martial artists because the recurve catches material in it's curve, the recurve blade is now a key part of tactical knife design & is used in special forces fighting styles such as Sayoc or Atienza Kali & by other knife makers such as RJ Martin.
Titanium because it is soft easily makes a razor fine edge that can catch hair but the edge doesn't hold long. The positive here is that outdoor knives usually are valued for their toughness to avoid breaking from impacts & the toughest metal is Titanium (4x the toughness!). A titanium blade will bend before breaking (watch our vid testing the shikra). In a inventive move Mr. Thomas adds a layer of Tungsten Carbide (which is used for heavy mining tools) to the cutting edge that's electrically infused onto & into the Titanium which creates microscopic teeth/grains that allow the knife to cut through some of the most extreme materials (kevlar) & still keep going. Some people equate his knives to owning a pocket chainsaw.
So note that these knives perform better with draw cuts over push cuts.
Chisel grinds are sought after by Special Warfare groups & can be found on knives like Emerson customs. The reason why is Chisel grinds besides being simpler to sharpen they also perform very well for slicing tasks because of the lower edge angle. The chisel grinds (especially those that only have a primary bevel, meaning zero chisel) cut flesh easily. The chisel is made for tactical use. A secondary bevel is usually added to help strengthen the edge stability for more everyday utility tasks.
Recurve blades can be found culturally & historically as farming tools because of their ability to grab & shear. Used by Filipino martial artists because the recurve catches material in it's curve, the recurve blade is now a key part of tactical knife design & is used in special forces fighting styles such as Sayoc or Atienza Kali & by other knife makers such as RJ Martin.
About the man
Some may not be familiar with WT Knives but once you've seen & held one it's an unforgettable experience that will make an impact. Mr Thomas has been making knives for the last 20+yrs with a large following in Japan. He has created numerous inventive knife designs always based around tactical use & convenience. If you do a search on YouTube you will also find some of the most positive feedback on the man himself & from our personal experience it is a pleasure & honor to be able to carry his designs. His philosophy on design stems from a large family influence with Law Enforcement.
Knife specs:
Handle material: G10 & Titanium
Blade Steel: Titanium with grafted Tungsten (80 HRC) but will require honing to be razor edge like Stainless: YES Stain & rust Proof Hardware: Titanium screws & stop pin all stain & rust proof Blade Length: 4.25" Handle Length: Overall Weight: Washers: Self Lubricating Teflon (thick) Opening: Ambidextrous |
elements of design: the materials
If you could ask any special forces individual or backpacker what they would like their gear to be more they would answer: lighter & less maintenance. The second is an important aspect because maintenance requires more things to carry & rely on if the knife requires it. Warren Thomas knives take this idea to the extreme by utilizing Titanium (which is lightweight & corrosion proof) to make every aspect from the screws to the handle & blade thus removing all aspects of maintenance. This means a knife that can go anywhere without a worry. Divers, Navy Seals & individuals in humid climates seek after this material because of it's anti corrosion traits & also because it is non magnetic. Typically Titanium diving knives lack the edge retention of normal ferrous metals but Mr. Thomas fixed this by creating his method of adding Tungsten carbide to the cutting edge thus giving the best of both worlds. Teflon washers also require no lubrication but of course work better with some oil.
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Considerations for buyers: Light to medium use folder
Because the construction of the knife is titanium & g10 only including the stop pins & stand offs there is close to .7mm of flex possible in the handle. The lock up of his knife is extremely solid but the best way to describe the knife is to relate it to a Ferrari. It is designed as a specialty car that has certain high performance qualities but is light. This doesn't mean a Ferrari isn't built tough but it is in a different category.
WT folders have very high tolerances & lock up is very solid but are in a different category to knives with steel stop pins & hardware.
So bear in mind these knives can flex slightly & are not meant for heavy use. They will flex before breaking in comparison to other knives made out of traditional steel components but the lock bar can move inwards with the harder pressures being applied. A great option if heavy use is desired is to look at WT EDC sized fixed blades since they will still weigh less than standard tactical folders & will outperform heavier more expensive heavy use tactical folders.
WT folders have very high tolerances & lock up is very solid but are in a different category to knives with steel stop pins & hardware.
So bear in mind these knives can flex slightly & are not meant for heavy use. They will flex before breaking in comparison to other knives made out of traditional steel components but the lock bar can move inwards with the harder pressures being applied. A great option if heavy use is desired is to look at WT EDC sized fixed blades since they will still weigh less than standard tactical folders & will outperform heavier more expensive heavy use tactical folders.
1 available knives for sale layaway available
Important note on breaking in the lock bar
First open & close the knife about a 100-200 cycles to smooth out
the lock bar a little then apply some graphite (pencil lead) to the
blade's lock bevel & the lock up will become SUPER SMOOTH
Ryu First Run SOLD OUT
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$575 USD |
Warren Thomas Satin Ryu: sold
$730.00 USD
Price includes USPS Insured & tracked |
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