Overview
Enrique Pena Custom Knives are so precise and utterly perfect that the best, and maybe only, comparison to them would be the custom work of Sergey Rogovets. Anyone familiar with custom knives knows that this is about as high an honor as it gets because Sergey's work borders on clockwork precision. Enrique has been making knives since 2006 and began strictly with traditional-style folders. Now that he has transitioned into the tactical knife game, and transitioned quite nicely in our opinion, he's really beginning to take off. The precise fit, finish, blending of materials, appearance, and design are exactly what you look for in a custom handmade knife.
The X Series Raptor Front Flipper was a perfect gentleman's knife for most, but the three-finger handle just didn't work for some people. Enter the XL Raptor. This bad boy is large enough to be the only knife you carry yet still compact enough to serve dutifully as a backup blade. The contoured four-finger handle is comfortable to hold and use while remaining almost unnoticeable in the pocket.
Opening the blade, once you get the hang of it, couldn't be much easier. The jimping on the thumb ramp is highly functional, you simply follow its path toward the spine of the knife, and it pops out with authority each and every time. We love the functionality of the reverse tanto blade and its classic look paired with the bolstered handle combination and various inlays; Enrique never disappoints when it comes to aesthetics. The XL Raptor Front Flipper is just the right size for this knife, and we absolutely adore it.
You might ask, what does X Series stand for? Well, it is a designation Enrique is giving to knives designed and marketed by him but built by a third-party company. They're built in a production environment while still maintaining the highest quality standards to bring you a more affordable knife. This X Series is not to be confused with a mid-tech or a custom piece. It is totally a production knife and a high-quality one at that. The XL Raptor Front Flippers are made by Reate and produced in limited quantities.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.25"
- Cutting Edge: 3.00"
- Closed Length: 4.25"
- Overall Length: 7.25"
- Blade Material: Bohler M390 Stainless Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.118"
- Blade Style: Reverse Tanto
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Blade Finish: Satin
- Handle Material: Titanium with Mokuti Inlays
- Handle Thickness: 0.528"
- Locking Mechanism: Frame Lock
- Pivot Assembly: Ceramic Bearings
- Pocket Clip: Titanium (Tip-Up, Right Carry)
- Weight: 3.70 oz.
- Designer: Enrique Pena
- Steel Lockbar Insert
- Mokuti Pivot Collars
- Made in China by Reate Knives
Coems with original box. Excellent condition.