The Duval
The Duval
The Modern Pocket Knife
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The Modern Pocket Knife
The Duval is our first front-flipper, combining the best features of two classic knife silhouettes into a sleek and functional new form. Traditional gentlemen's knives require two hands to open and close, and they don't generally lock. With its front-flipper opening style and it's frame-lock design, you get the best of both worlds: the ease of opening and security of a traditional frame-lock knife, combined with slimness, symmetry and beauty of a classic gentlemen's pocket knife.
Product details
Product details
Technical specifications
Technical specifications
Front Flipper with Ceramic Ball Bearings
6.4" open length
Titanium Frame-Lock Construction
2.6" closed length
The Modern Gentlemen's Knife.
The Duval is our first front-flipper, combining the best features of two classic knife silhouettes into a sleek and functional new form. Traditional gentlemen's knives require two hands to open and close, and they don't generally lock. With its front-flipper opening style and frame-lock design, you get the best of both worlds: the ease of opening and security of a traditional frame-lock knife, combined with the slimness, symmetry and beauty of a classic gentlemen's pocket knife.
THE MODERN GENTLEMEN'S POCKET KNIFE
The Best in Materials and Design.
The Duval uses American-made Crucible s35vn stainless blade steel, and has a frame of 6al4v titanium. The modified sheepsfoot blade shape is as useful as it is beautiful. The main pivot uses ceramic ball bearings for an incredibly smooth action. Scale options include rosewood and OD green micarta.
With the Duval we took cues from mid-century design and combined them with the very best materials to create a modern-day gentlemen's pocket knife that has all of the features of a traditional frame-lock design.
Front-flipper open style.
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- TWTimothy W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsYesterdaybeautiful pocket knife
I went for the sicamore version during the sale.
When it arrived I was in awe. The wood is really astonishing.
Opening the first time was not that easy. ;-)
After playing with it for a while I found a two handed way that flipped it open.
The snapping sound it releases when opening it is really nice.
After a while I found a way to open it one handed but snapping it open with my thumb.
The one handed opening with the index finger remains impossible for me.
But opening it with the thumb is just perfect.
Love it!
- MBMark B.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars12 months agoLook Elsewhere
This is the second knife I've bought from the James Brand. The first one was a Carter which I use all the time and have never had any problems with. This one though was a disappointment. When it arrived the wood scale on one side already had a crack in it. Really not convinced on the quality for something that costs $300. Along with being extremely hard to open, I would look at other products.
- JJJohn J.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars1 year agoGreat Knife, Not Worth The Price
While great aesthetic and components is a must in todays age, parts to price ratio must be somewhat reasonable. Here we have a dainty titanium tool, w/ S35VN. While still a great knife, the size and build are just not worth the $300. Simply paying for the brand name and looks, over quality and integrity. I’d recommend spending the extra $100-$150 to purchase some of the more well known folding knife pioneers.
- Eeverdaycarry_idVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoeverydaycarry_id
great knife..
- TSThomas S.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars1 year agoDamascus version
Putting it as nice as possible, this was a bad decision on my part. I received the knife in a timely manner, however be disappointed with the blade so called Damascus. I have two other knives from your company James Brand that are in Damascus, but the Duval looks cheap. End of story.