Parallel- Crossbar lock (2.90" 154CM Blade & Titanium Handle) - A3503

Specifications: 

Model Number:A3503

Model Name:Parallel

Blade Length:2.90" | 73.85 mm

Overall Length:7.04" | 178.90 mm

Blade Width:0.96" | 24.50 mm

Blade Thickness:0.079" | 2.00 mm

Blade Material:154CM

Blade Grind:Flat

Blade Style:Reverse Tanto

Blade Finish:Satin

Hardness:HRC 60±2

Handle Length:4.13" | 105.00 mm

Handle Width:0.92" | 23.40 mm

Handle Thickness:0.279" | 7.10 mm

Handle Material:Titanium

Color:Gray

Weight:2.29 oz | 65.00 g

Opener:Thumb Stud

Lock Type:Crossbar Lock

Pivot Assembly:Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing

Pocket Clip:Reversible | Stainless Steel

Carry Position:Tip-up

Knife Type:Manual Folding

Backspacer Material:Aluminum

Backspacer Color:Green

Thumbstud Material:Aluminum

Thumbstud Color:Green

Designer:Vosteed

 

Inspired by the book Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos, the Ultra-Thin Vosteed Parallel is Yue’s latest Cross Bar Lock design.

 

The Ultra Thin Design - The Engineer’s Task

The ultra-thin blade design, measuring an impressive 0.28 inches/7.1mm handle thickness (or a staggering 4.4375E+32 Planck Lengths), is an engineering feat we set out to achieve. Weighing just 2.3oz/65g and boasting a blade length of 2.9 inches/74mm, the Parallel is the most pocket-friendly and carry-friendly knife in its class.

Materials from the Supernova - The Titanium Handle

As shown by the Chandra X-ray Observatory, titanium forms from the blast of supernovas. To make the Vosteed Parallel true to its inspiration, we used precision CNC to craft its handle from Grade 5 titanium. The material and exceptional machining work have created a perfect balance of strength, thickness, and tolerance.

 

From Turbine Engines to Your Hand - The 154CM Blade

154CM is a widely recognized and beloved knife steel. Originally developed as a bearing steel for gas turbine engines, 154CM steel offers a great combination of hardness, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and durability. Legendary knife maker Bob Loveless used and popularized 154cm steel in the knife world. The Vosteed Parallel features a 0.078” thick (2mm) 154CM blade, ensuring an exceptional slicing and cutting experience.

 

Design and Details

As Brian Greene said, "The skyscraper is but a physical realization of the information contained in the architect's design." A well-designed knife is the summation of ideas and information. To make the knife truly ambidextrous, we incorporated the time-honored cross-bar lock system and paired it with dual thumbstuds. To create a sleek and uptempo design, we removed unnecessary lines and curves, opting for a minimalistic wire clip. To ensure versatility and practicality, we chose a reversed tanto blade shape and added a clean, triangle-shaped lanyard hole.