TRC Knives Equlibrium

Excellent European premium M390 steel, handle made from durable G10 composite, stylish leather sheath, modern handle design elegantly contrasting with the blade shape derived from the tradition of cooking. These elements give the whole a unique and special character.

Equilibrium – be sharp in the kitchen!

TRC Knives – World Quality from Lithuania

Lithuanian brand founded by knifemaker Andrius Tricius. The manufactory located in Ukmerge is the workplace of a small but experienced TRC team. Individual works in many cases are carried out manually by qualified team members, the subsequent stages with the use of machines take place under the watchful eye of specialists. All this to maintain the highest standards of manual, precise craft production. By definition, production is limited, and the quality of workmanship is the highest priority of the brand and its founder. The TRC Knives offer includes knives for survival, bushcraft, general outdoor, everyday use (EDC) and tactical tasks made of the best materials available on the market. Knives made by TRC present great usability, and more or less limited editions are desirable in the world of collectors.

Standards of Workmanship – Quality Control

The process of making each knife is meticulous and very critical. Any member of the small TRC team during any of the production stages has doubts and notices even a minimal deviation from the established standard – the knife does not leave the workshop. This means that all cuts, roundings, gluing are made with maximum precision and TRC is more likely to agree to a delay in delivery than to “release” an unpolished copy.

About presented knife

Design, proportions, balance

The design process of each TRC Knives knife is labor-intensive and long-lasting. Several years often pass from the moment the concept of a new model is born to its implementation into production. A similar thing happened in the case of Equlibrium, the final version of which was released after 3 years of work. It was a period of intense search for ideal proportions and shapes, a time of testing with chefs and smoothing out the design. The result is a knife with great proportions, a timeless profile, an interesting and elegant design and proper balance. Designer Andrius Tricius, who is known for checking the ergonomics of the handle, while taking a nap with a knife in his hand, this time made sure that it feels like a natural and comfortable extension of the hand.

Excellent blade steel for long life use

Equilibrium is a knife with a full tang construction, made of one carefully selected piece of material running the entire length and width of the handle. Knife is made of the highest quality M390 steel. M390 is one of the few steels available on the market that are in the absolute top quality of materials used for the production of premium knives. Its best properties are obtained by properly performing the hardening process, in which 3 stages must be flawlessly performed: hardening, cryogenic cooling (freezing) and tempering (more about the manufacturing process of TRC Knives can be found in an interview with Andrius Tricius, which you can read HERE). A properly prepared M390 blade is extremely resistant to overload, stays sharp for a very long time (wears very slowly) and has excellent anti-corrosion properties.

Universal kitchen blade

Ergonomic handle

The handle linings with an ergonomic, oval shape are made of deep black G10 composite, resistant to moisture, temperature changes, most solvents and acids, and highly resistant to mechanical damage. The material has a non-slip, rough structure – its surface has delicate protrusions that do not irritate the hand, making the grip more stable.

Stylish leather sheath

The knife comes with a leather sheath made entirely by hand from high-quality, thick, vegetable-tanned Italian leather. The black sheath has the TRC Knives logo. The sheath has a leather clasp that prevents the knife from falling out during carrying or storage.

Specification

• Blade: fixed (full tang), drop point profile with flat grind, plain cutting edge
• Steel: M390 (61-62 HRC), satin
• Handle: black G10
• Sheath: black leather sheath
• Contents: knife, holster, certificate (Kinfe ID Book), TRC sticker, packaging box
• Dimesnions: total length: 325 mm | 12.80″, blade length: 198 mm | 7.80″, handle length: 127 mm | 5.00″, blade thickness: 4,5 mm | 0.18″
• Weight: 241 g | 8.50 oz without sheath
• Producer: TRC Knives, Lithuania

Warranty

Knives are covered by a lifetime warranty. This warranty provides protection against defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty applies to both the knife and its sheath. If the product covered by this warranty fails due to a manufacturing defect the producer will repair it without charge, or replace it, at our discretion. Only original, unaltered and unmodified items are covered by this warranty.

The warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, improper care, negligence, normal wear and tear, or the natural breakdown of colors and materials over an extended period of time and use. Damage not covered under the warranty may be repaired for a reasonable rate. In such cases, a fee will be also charged for shipping.

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.