North Mountain Blade Chop 4 w/ Orange Ceramic Carbon Fiber Handles & SLD-Magic Clip Point


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Sale price$200.00

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North Mountain Blade 2412 – Where Ancient Artistry Meets Modern Performance

The 2412 series is our flagship model, a true pioneer that helped spark the front flipper trend. While front flippers remain a niche choice in the U.S., this knife has achieved legendary status in Asia, with over 50,000 units sold.

It features a Japanese-style tanto blade crafted from premium SLD-Magic Japanese steel, forged in a stunning three-layer San Mai construction with visible wave patterns. The result is not only visually striking but also delivers outstanding cutting performance. With a hardness of 60–61 HRC, the blade offers exceptional edge retention and durability.

Every element of the 2412 series reflects pure design philosophy — clean, functional, and free from unnecessary decoration. It’s a knife that blends elegance with strength, making it a true signature piece in our collection.

1. Japanese SLD-Magic Steel

The blade uses SLD-Magic, a specialized cold-work die steel from Hitachi Metals.

  • Performance: It is an evolution of D2 steel, offering much better toughness and wear resistance.

  • San Mai Construction: The blade is made using a "three-layer sandwich" technique. A hard core of SLD-Magic is laminated between two layers of tougher stainless steel. This creates the visible "wavy line" (hamon-like effect) near the edge, providing a mix of extreme sharpness and structural flexibility.

The vacuum heat treatment ensures the steel reaches a very high level of hardness. This translates to exceptional edge retention, meaning you can use the knife for a long time before it needs sharpening.

Why SLD-Magic? Sourced from Hitachi Metals, SLD-Magic is a high-performance cold-work die steel engineered for superior wear resistance and toughness compared to standard D2. Combined with our proprietary vacuum heat treatment, it provides a "stay-sharp" edge that outlasts the competition.

The Quartz Advantage: The Quartz Carbon Fiber handle is not only visually striking but also impervious to moisture, temperature changes, and chemical exposure, making it the ultimate choice for rigorous daily use.

  • Blade Length: 3.5
  • Overall Length: 8"
  • Closed length: 4.5"
  • Blade Material: Premium Japanese SLD-Magic (San Mai Construction) @ 60-61 HRC
  • Blade Finish: Hamon
  • Handle Material: Ceramic Carbon Fiber
  • Locking Mechanism: Button
  • Pocket Clip: Titanium (Tip Up, Right Carry)
  • Weight:  4oz.
  • Made in China

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