TRC Knives Speed Demon DLC Full Black

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 Speed Demon knife

Excellent steel

Speed Demon 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 Elmax blade is extremely resistant to overload, stays sharp for a very long time (wears very slowly) and has excellent anti-corrosion properties.

The blade has been covered with a black DLC coating (Diamond Like Carbon – a carbon coating with a hardness of almost diamond ~ 90 HRC*), strengthening the blade, chemically non-reactive to acids and alkalis, protecting against corrosion and enhancing the masking effect (at night it does not reflect light, i.e. it has anti-reflective).

*Diamond has the highest hardness on a scale that reaches a value of 100 HRC.

Universal Blade – Modern Design

The blade made in the drop point style with a flat grinds, is universally applicable. The knife has a delicate profile on the back designed to be supported by the thumb, on the other hand, the recess in the handle helps to prevent the hand from slipping onto the cutting edge.

The ergonomic handle with an innovative skeletal structure lies firmly in the hand. All edges located on it have been precisely ground to make the grip fully comfortable.

Kydex Sheath and Flexible Carrying Options

Knife comes with holster made of hand-formed Kydex, which we attach to the belt with a grommet. This way of carrying means that the knife is waiting in full readiness directly at the height of the lowered hand. To facilitate the removal of the knife, which fits very well in the tight-fitting material, a thumb support has been planned, thanks to which the knife can be removed in a controlled and safe manner. Kydex itself is characterized by high resistance to impacts, scratches, low moisture absorption, resistance to various weather conditions and many chemicals. We use holsters made of it comfortably and for a long time. The holster is equipped with pass-through pins, to which a long section of paracord is originally attached, so that the knife can be freely hung around the neck (as a neck knife). We recommend this method of attachment in situations where we want the knife to be maximally accessible and quickly ready for operation.

Specification

• Blade: fixed (full tang), drop point profile with flat grind, plain cutting edge
• Steel: M390 (60-61 HRC), black DLC coating (~90 HRC)
• Handle: skeletonized
• Sheath: black Kydex holster
• Contents: knife, holster, TRC sticker, certificate (Knife ID book), packaging box
• Dimesnions: total length: 180 mm | 7.09″, blade length: 80 mm | 3.15″, handle lenght: 100 mm | 3.94, blade thickness: 4,2 mm | 0.17″
• Weight: 73 g | 2.57 oz without holster, 114 g | 402 oz with holster
• 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.