Kirk Mayberry of KM Designs has returned with another piece for the Boker Plus lineup which, like the universe itself, is always expanding. The Corvus honors its noble name with sensible EDC proportions and a stylish monochrome style.
Does the name of a knife inspire design, or does the way a knife looks bring it a name to match? The answer undoubtedly varies from knife to knife, and while we don’t know the specifics behind Mayberry’s Corvus design, the 2.76-inch wharncliffe blade looks pretty beak-like, doesn’t it? Regardless, it can do more than peck, with a straight edge that will slice finely, and one that is launched into the working position via a flipper tab on the spine.
The wharncliffe’s two-tone finish – comprised of satin flats and a darkwash on the primary edge bevel and swedge – gives the Nitro-V blade a tuxedo-like style. And yes, if you’ve got your Blade Steel Score Card handy, you can give the nitrogen-enhanced, user-friendly stainless another point, as it is the formula of choice here on the Corvus. Nitro-V is still a ways off from the world dominance that other budget-conscious steels like 8Cr13MoV or, more decently, D2 enjoyed, but it is on the way at least.
Classy black Micarta scales cover the Corvus’s stainless steel skeleton, which incorporates a liner lock on the off-side. The loop over pocket clip is non-reversible and configured for what is typically considered right-hand carry, although lefties are more than used to carrying right-favoring knives in their left pocket. The Corvus has a listed weight of 3.1 oz.
It is available now.
Knife in Featured Image: Boker Plus Corvus
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