Pena Knives X-Series Fixed Blade Modified Wharncliffe

Pena Knives X-Series Fixed Blade Modified Wharncliffe is designed for everyday use (EDC).

Pena Knives

Pena Knives, or rather Enrique Peña, has been dealing with knifemaking since 2005. He lives in Laredo, Texas, in the United States, where his fascination with the knife world, which had been developing since his youth, turned into a professional activity. So his workshop is located in Laredo of course. Enrique Pena has always had an interest in traditional slipjoint folding knives. Its origins are related to this type of blade and the use of more traditional materials in the production. It gradually evolved, expanding the range of steel and materials for knives with the most modern ones and modifying their designs. The result is the highly recognizable folding knives, quickly opened thanks to the use of the front flipper, which fits perfectly with the light and airy products of Pena Knives.

Pena X-Series

The production versions of Pena X-Series designs are created in coollaboration with the Reate Knives factory known for very high quality standards. The Pena X-Series offer includes folding knives with liner locks, with frame locks, slipjoint knives and front flipper knives, fixed blade knives and tools designed by Enrique Pena. The materials used in the production are: M390 steel for blades, titanium, micarta and carbon fiber (carbon and fat carbon) on the handle, etc. Also, less visible components are made of the most modern and best materials, such as ceramics for bearings and detent ball.

About presented knife

Premium steel

The knife blade is made of M390 powder steel. It is one of the few steels available on the market in the absolute top quality of materials used in the production of premium knives. Its best properties are obtained by proper performance of the hardening process, in which 3 stages must be flawlessly carried out: hardening, cryogenic cooling (freezing) and tempering. A properly prepared M390 blade is extremely resistant to overload, stays sharp for a long time (wears very slowly) and has excellent anti-corrosion properties.

Efficient knife blade

The knife blade is made in the modified wharncliffe style and has a flat grind. The swedge from the back towards the tip of the blade allows better penetration of the material to be cut. On the spine of the blade, next to the bolster, we can see jimping that supports the thumb during cuts that require pressure.

Skeletonized handle

The handle of the knife has no covers. It was designed in the skeletonized form, with rounded, pleasant to grip edges. At the end of the handle, there is a hole for attaching a lnyard or your own ornaments (e.g. a bead, etc.). The lanyard protects against loss and the ornament (e.g. a braided section of paracord with a bead) makes it easier to remove the blade from the scabbard.

Leather sheath

The knife has a leather sheath that covers the entire blade and most of the handle. The sheath has a titanium clip that can be attached to the belt or secured inside the pocket. The sheath allows you to carry the knife discreetly.

Specification

• Blade: fixed blade (full tang); modified wharncliffe style blade with flat grind and plain cutting edge; swedge on the spine
• Steel: M390 (59-61 HRC); satin finish
• Handle: sheletonized handle with hole for lanyard
• Sheath: brown leather sheath with titanium carrying clip
• Contents: knife, microfibre cloth, packaging box
• Dimensions: total length: 35 mm | 5.31″; blade length: 35 mm | 5.31″, handle length: 85 mm | 3.34″,  blade thickness: 3,6 mm | 0.14″
• Weight: 50 g | 1.76 oz without sheath; 94 g | 3.31 oz (uncji) with sheath
• Product code: not available
• Producer: Peña Knives, USA

Maintenance

1. Remember! Every of our knives are extremely sharp, so be careful when handling them!
2. Do not use your knife for something besides it’s intended purpose! Do not use the knife as a can opener, screwdriver, chisel, hammer, crowbar etc.
3. After using your knife with sea water, blood, fruits or other corrosive mediums, always rinse the knife with fresh water and dry it off.
4. Do not wash the knife with harder chemicals or in the dishwasher. This may damage or destroy the knife.
5. Before storing your knife, apply thin film of high-quality gun oil or special knife oil or wax to knives. We recommend that you always keep your knife and sheath clean and dry when not in use.
6. Always keep your knife sharp, so it can always take care of you.