It is a high carbon, high chrome tool steel which is often used for the steel cutting dies in tool and die shops. My Account Brands Contact Us Private Sale Returns Shipping Info Terms & Conditions Site Map About Us Knife Buying Guide Proelia TX050 Folder Description Reviews (0) Proelia TX050 Folder 4' S35VN stainless steel drop point blade, 5. D2 steel is one of the most outstanding knife steels available today. Glow Rhino Knives Griffin Tools Grohmann Knives H&K Knives. Its a tough industry however, and many American Knife companies have gone out of business. In our opinion, one of the best tactical folders on the market.A little information from the manufacturer:We buy the handle in China, the blade in Taiwan and assemble them here in the USA. Knives are a proud tradition of our country. Great jimping, pronounced finger grooves, reinforced tip, a vertical/horizontal carry nylon sheath and an adjustment tool are all part of the package when you get a Proelia Knife. They utilize the KVT bearing system for ultra smooth flipping action and have very comfortable, ergonomic G10 handles. Steel Will Fjord F71-01 Front Flipper Knife 3.5' D2 Satin Drop Point, Black G10 Handles with Black G10 Backspacer 84.99 Special: 65.02 Kershaw 2131 Epistle Folding Knife 3' Bead Blasted Blade, Clear Anodized Aluminum Handles 49.49 Special: 19. The 4" blade is made from the tough D2 tool steel and available in both a tanto and drop point design. Happy ending I guess, but I'm still a bit wary of it. Rough Ryder Reserve RRR006 Rhino Toe 2-Blade Blue Handle Folding Knife. But the story doesn't end there.he contacted Proelia and apparently he's getting a new one. PROELIA TX060 LINERLOCK 4.75 Folding Knife w/3.75 Blade - 72.60. The quality, fit, finish, and materials are those you would find on American made products or those costing twice as much. Someone bought one of their knives and it looked really nice, until something went awfully wrong with the liners. Although the origins of the flipper are unknown, the rapid deployment opening system known as the flipper was first made popular with 'Kit' Carson's CRKT M16 knife design. DescriptionPKTX010RW: TX010RW Stonewashed Tanto Folder, Red and Black G10Proelia Knives Proelia Knives are a nearly unknown brand that seems to be very much like Kizer Knives, and we think that's a good thing! The made in China tag will discourage a lot of people's interest but if you can get over that, then you're getting a top tier knife. Flipper knives feature a tab that protrudes from the blade for quick, one-handed opening with a press of the index finger.