Description
The Radiance – Spearpoint Collection
The Spearpoint ‘Radiance’ features hand-carved sterling silver handles by Lee Downey, inlaid with blue sapphires. The blade is William Henry’s signature ‘Wave’ damascus steel with an extra sharp core in VG-10 steel; the one-hand button lock and the thumb stud are set with spinel gemstones. A remarkable design that gives you an instrument with a full-size secure grip, and a versatile deep-belly blade, the Spearpoint epitomizes William Henry’s core philosophy – that superlative function deserves to be elevated to superlative art. The ‘Radiance’ features some of the exotic materials and hand-forged metals that are the hallmark of William Henry’s collections; a distinctive personality statement to be worn and used for a lifetime.
FEATURES & SPECS
- One-hand button lock system
- Leather carrying case
- Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box
- This is the 6th Spearpoint ‘Radiance’ of only 50 made
DIMENSIONS
- Blade: 3.06″ (77.7mm)
- Handle: 4.13″ (104.9.5mm)
- Overall open: 7.19″ (182.6mm)
WAVE DAMASCUS
William Henry’s patent-pending Wave Damascus features a core in ZDP-189 (HRC 67) or VG-10 (cryo-tempered to a hardness of HRC 61) for superior sharpness and edge retention over time. The core of the blade is clad with alternating layers of stainless steel and nickel silver. The billet, 45 layers in all, is patterned with a custom die to create the undulating waves that emerge across the bevels of the blade. This material can be dark-etched for contrast, or etched and re-polished for a more subtle pattern.
CARVED STERLING SILVER
Carved Silver is done by hand with chisels and rotary tools. William Henry works with the finest silversmiths to create elaborate (and durable) carvings in sterling silver. In many cases, William Henry uses colored sapphires and other precious stones, set in 18K gold bezels, to further decorate these masterful carvings.
SAPPHIRE
Traditionally, sapphire symbolizes nobility, truth, sincerity, and faithfulness. It has decorated the robes of royalty and clergy members for centuries. Its extraordinary color is the standard against which other blue gems—from topaz to tanzanite—are measured. In ancient Greece and Rome, kings and queens were convinced that blue sapphires protected their owners from envy and harm.For centuries, sapphire has also been associated with royalty and romance. The association was reinforced in 1981, when Britain’s Prince Charles gave a blue sapphire engagement ring to Lady Diana Spencer.
William Henry uses the highest quality sapphires, selected and cut by Swarovski Gems.
SPINEL
Natural spinel is a gemstone that has become a great favorite with gem dealers and gem collectors; one might even say that spinel is for gemstone connoisseurs only.
It is a hard glassy mineral occurring as octahedral crystals of variable color and consisting chiefly of magnesium and aluminum oxides.
Some spinels are among the most famous gemstones in the world: among them are the Black Prince’s Ruby and the “Timur Ruby” in the British Crown Jewels, and the “Côte de Bretagne”, formerly from the French Crown jewels.
Visit us in our Freeport, Maine showroom to see this Spearpoint ‘Radiance’ as well as our full collection of gifts including pens, money clips, and more knives.