TheWalther AFW 3 is a handy folding knife from the Adventure Folder Wood series, created for outdoor enthusiasts and those looking for affordable tools made from quality materials.
The Walther AFW 3 has a unique design that impressively combines modernity, classics and great functionality.
Weather-resistant steel
The 87 mm long blade is made of Japanese stainless steel AUS 8. The properties of this steel are similar to 440C (including increased carbon content), so it is hardened to a hardness of 57-59 HRC. Resistance to wear and corrosion, good retention (retaining sharpness) and speed of sharpening make the AUS-8 steel knife perfect for outdoor and everyday use. To sharpen AUS-8 steel you do not need an advanced sharpener, a universal travel sharpener such as Lansky BladeMedic is sufficient. The blade is finished with a satin (polishing) technique, which eliminates glare and gives a classic look. The long blade with a utilitarian spear-point profile has a high concave grind, a sturdy tip, and a cutting edge with a gentle belly curve, so the knife provides good cutting properties and high penetration.
Easy blade unfolding
The Walther AFW allows you to unfold the blade in two different ways. The first method wins by using two hands and is done by lifting the blade with a fingernail in a specially cut cutter. This classic solution has been used for decades in pocket knives, among others, and allows legal carry in most EU countries. The second way allows you to open the knife with one hand by leveraging the two-sided clip attached to the back with your thumb (modified thumb disc). The choice of method depends, of course, on the individual user's preference, but it is worth noting that they are convenient for both right- and left-handed users.
Strong locking mechanism
When unfolded, the blade is locked with a back-lock mechanism. When the blade is unfolded, the lock, located on the crest of the knife, collapses into a notch in the back of the blade. Releasing the locking mechanism requires pushing in a strip visible in the cutout of the handle.
Wooden handle
The knife has elegant walnut wood facings with a matte finish. The sheaths have a contoured shape, with a prominent finger cutout, which effectively improves the knife's grip and comfort. The knife's handle is reinforced by solid steel liners (inserts to which the liners are attached). To carry the knife, we can use a leather belt p ouch (fastened with a fastener) and a high-set steel clip (one-sided).
