Yuma

Edition of 100 pieces -

SKU

B11 YUMA

The Persian 'Yuma' features a sleek frame in aerospace grade titanium, inlaid with 'Zinc Matrix' Kingman turquoise. The blade is 'Wave' damascus steel with a core...

$1,100.00

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The Persian 'Yuma' features a sleek frame in aerospace grade titanium, inlaid with 'Zinc Matrix' Kingman turquoise. The blade is 'Wave' damascus steel with a core in extra strong ZDP-189. The one-hand button lock and the thumb stud are set with white topaz gemstones. The Persian is an elegant synthesis of dramatic lines, graceful curves, and exquisite materials. A bold interpretation of a timeless design, the 'Yuma' also features some of the hi-tech and hand-forged metals that are the hallmark of William Henry's collections; a timeless heirloom to be proudly worn and used for a lifetime.

Features & Specs

One-hand button lock system
Leather carrying case
Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box
Dimensions:

Blade 2.50" (63.5mm)
Handle 3.13" (79.5mm)
Overall open 5.60" (142mm)

Materials & Artistry

Titanium

Wave Damascus

White Topaz

Zinc Matrix turquoise

Titanium

Titanium is a low density, strong, lustrous, corrosion-resistant (including sea water, aqua regia and chlorine) metal with a silver color.
It was discovered in Great Britain by William Gregor in 1791, and named by Martin Heinrich Klaproth for the Titans of Greek mythology

William Henry uses only aerospace-grade titanium alloy for our frames, clips, and micro-fasteners. Called 6Al/4V, it is titanium with a little aluminum and vanadium added in for additional toughness and tensile strength.

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.

White Topaz

Topaz is a rare, extremely hard gemstone with an exceptionally wide color range that, besides brown, includes various tones and saturations of blue, green, yellow, orange, red, pink, and purple.
The ancient Greeks believed that topaz gave them strength. In Europe during the Renaissance (the period from the 1300s to the 1600s) people thought that topaz could break magic spells and dispel anger. For centuries, many people in India have believed that topaz worn above the heart assures long life, beauty, and intelligence.

Today, topaz is one of the US birthstones for November, while blue topaz is a birthstone for December

Zinc Matrix turquoise

The Kingman Turquoise Mine in Arizona is one of the oldest and highest producing Turquoise Mines in America. It was originally discovered by prehistoric Indians well over 1,000 years ago. Kingman Turquoise is known for its beautiful sky blue color and produces many variations of blue Turquoise.
Our Zinc-Matrix Turquoise is made with Kingman Turquoise infused with zinc, creating a striking contrast between the soft blues of the Turquoise and the shiny, contemporary look of the metal.