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Home Products Magnate - Magnacut

Magnate - Magnacut

by George, Les

SKU 1088488

Date Added 04/24/2024

# Available This product is out of stock

Original price $395.00

Price $325.00

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Overview

This Magnate by Les George features a stonewashed blade with false tope edge, .183" blade stock and 1.290" blade depth, full tang construction with textured black G-10 scales. Comes with a kydex sheath and original box. New condition. Castle Gate exclusive.

The word “Magnate” means “a person (or knife) of great influence, importance, or standing in a particular enterprise, field of business.”   It shares the same Latin preface as MagnaCut … “Magna” which is ancient Latin for “great” also meaning awesome and generally badass. In many ways we designed this knife as a showcase for the steel itself, a functional design framing an extreme set of capabilities.
The Magnate is 100% made in the USA by Les George Knives using only USA sourced materials.

Regarding the magnate, Les George explains, “I wanted to create a fixed blade that focused on all-around usefulness and functionality, the perfect companion for any adventure.” 
Hal Van Hercke, Owner of CastleGate recalls how the project started.  “I met with Les about reproducing a very successful knife we had made several years ago.  It was a mid-sized fixed blade with a handle that emphasized comfort and control for really demanding use.”  Les immediately pulled a custom prototype out of his bag that was nearly identical to our knife, but more refined, more modern, and subtly better in every respect.” “This is why you come to Les George.”  I thought to myself.  “This is a knife I have been wanting to make for a really long time!” Les said.  As we looked at both knives side by side on the table Les asked, “The only question now is which one should we make, mine or yours?” “Yours!” I said enthusiastically, “Why do you think I am standing here?” And with that the Magnate was born…


Why all this fanfare about a knife steel? Well, CPM MagnaCut is a modern “super steel”.  It is a stainless tool steel with an excellent combination of toughness and wear resistance.  It was invented by head knife steel nerd Dr. Larin Thomas PhD
The major balancing acts in stainless knife design are edge retention versus toughness and hardness versus corrosion resistance. Through the magic of modern metallurgy Larin had created what seems impossible. Magnacut doesn’t really compromise. It manages to offer outstanding scores in all four dimensions.  

Product Details

Blade Length 4.125

Overall Length 9

Weight (oz) 7.1

Source Previously owned

Additional Specs

Knife Type Full Tang, Has Sheath

Blade Material MagnaCut

Blade Details Drop Point

Handle Material G10

About the Maker

George, Les
George, Les

I began making knives in 1992 and have been fortunate enough to have worked with and learned from some of the best knife makers in the world. The maker most responsible for my progression is Stan Fujisaka of Kaneohe, Hawaii. I had been making knives for several years before I met Stan, but he opened the door to a new level of knife making for me and shared his considerable knowledge with me freely. I will continue to refine my craft and to build on all that I have learned so far. I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1997 and spent over 10 years in its service. I served as a heavy equipment mechanic, an Embassy Guard in foreign lands and a Senior Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician in many of the world's garden spots. I have trained in Explosive Dynamic Entry, Advanced Access and Disablement, Improvised Explosives and Devices, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Close Quarters Combat and many other technical and tactical skills. I have deployed to, lived and worked in Laos, Thailand, North and South Korea, Peru, Mozambique, South Africa, Iraq and many other places in between. Since my departure from the Marines I have worked as an Unexploded Ordnance Technician clearing unexploded munitions, from projectiles to land mines from old training areas. As an EOD Team leader in Iraq, I oversaw over 300 EOD responses and over 100 Improvised Explosive Devices where rendered safe. All of these experiences have given me a unique view of how I think knives and tools should be designed, made and used. I look forward to many new things during this new phase in my career. There is a lot of work left for me to do to get ready for more work to come.

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