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The Duval

The Duval

The Modern Pocket Knife

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Color

Color Ebony + Black

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The Modern Pocket Knife

The Duval is our first front-flipper, combining the best features of two classic knife silhouettes into a sleek and functional new form. Traditional gentlemen's knives require two hands to open and close, and they don't generally lock. With its front-flipper opening style and it's frame-lock design, you get the best of both worlds: the ease of opening and security of a traditional frame-lock knife, combined with slimness, symmetry and beauty of a classic gentlemen's pocket knife.

Product details

Design
Our first front-flipper design
Form
An interesting mix: equal parts gentleman's knife and easy-to-use one-handed design
Function
One handed open and close with the integrated frame-lock design
Made with Real Ebony
Ebony and ivory live together in perfect harmony. Side by side on my piano keyboard, oh Lord, why don’t we?

Technical specifications

Scale Material
Ebony
Blade Length
2.65" / 6.7 cm
Blade Steel
Crucible S35vn Stainless Steel
Overall Length
6.4" / 16.3 cm
Weight
2.0 ounces (56.7 grams)
Frame Material
6al4v Titanium
Opening Style
Front-Flipper
Blade Shape
Modified Sheepsfoot
Carry Orientation
Ambidextrous
Hardware
Hardware
Lock Type
Frame Lock
Bearings
Ceramic Ball
Carry Style
In Pocket with Lanyard (Included)
Designed In
Portland, Oregon
Made In
Yangjiang, China
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Two Duval flipper pocket knives with one closed and one opened.

Front Flipper with Ceramic Ball Bearings

6.4" open length

Titanium Frame-Lock Construction

2.6" closed length

The Modern Gentlemen's Knife.

The Duval is our first front-flipper, combining the best features of two classic knife silhouettes into a sleek and functional new form. Traditional gentlemen's knives require two hands to open and close, and they don't generally lock. With its front-flipper opening style and frame-lock design, you get the best of both worlds: the ease of opening and security of a traditional frame-lock knife, combined with the slimness, symmetry and beauty of a classic gentlemen's pocket knife.

duval damascas blade
duval rosewood handle
duval micarta stainless

THE MODERN GENTLEMEN'S POCKET KNIFE


A sketch of the Duval flipper pocket knife.

The Best in Materials and Design.

The Duval uses American-made Crucible s35vn stainless blade steel, and has a frame of 6al4v titanium. The modified sheepsfoot blade shape is as useful as it is beautiful. The main pivot uses ceramic ball bearings for an incredibly smooth action. Scale options include rosewood and OD green micarta.

With the Duval we took cues from mid-century design and combined them with the very best materials to create a modern-day gentlemen's pocket knife that has all of the features of a traditional frame-lock design.

Front-flipper open style.

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Reviewed by Kyle F.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Very nice knife and excellent quality.

The Duval is a very nice knife that is well designed and high quality. I would recommend .

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Reviewed by Timothy W.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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beautiful pocket knife

I went for the sicamore version during the sale.

When it arrived I was in awe. The wood is really astonishing.

Opening the first time was not that easy. ;-)

After playing with it for a while I found a two handed way that flipped it open.

The snapping sound it releases when opening it is really nice.

After a while I found a way to open it one handed but snapping it open with my thumb.

The one handed opening with the index finger remains impossible for me.

But opening it with the thumb is just perfect.

Love it!

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Reviewed by Alden M.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Love the The James brand quality

This is my 7th purchase from this company and I this product didn’t disappoint - so enjoy the quality of these knives.

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Reviewed by DANIEL F.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Love this thing

Still getting onto the flip. Sometimes it is slick but most times it leaves something to be desired. Love the look and feel of this thing. Simply a beautiful knife.

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Reviewed by Bruce B.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Great EDC

Very nice knife. Excellent quality.

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