Customer pays 25% at time of order, 25% at 30 days, 25% at 60 days and final 25% at 90 days.
The Sting series of knives epitomizes elegance and functionality, perfectly suiting those who appreciate comfort and style. These folding knives are lightweight and compact, making them an excellent choice for everyday use, regardless of the occasion. Their universal character ensures they complement both elegant suits and more relaxed, casual attire seamlessly.
The Sting series stands out with its wide range of color options and diverse finishes for the handle and blade, catering to varied tastes. Each model in the series is meticulously crafted to meet the expectations of even the most demanding users.
In the Sting series, various high-quality steels such as M390, M398 from Bohler, CPM MagnaCut, Damasteel RWL34, Damascus steel from the same renowned Swedish manufacturer, and Damax from Alleima, another well-known Swedish producer, are used. These materials not only offer an attractive appearance but also ensure durability and reliability in daily use.
The precisely crafted blades offer excellent cutting capabilities, making these knives essential tools for a variety of situations. Sting is an excellent choice for those seeking a practical yet elegant knife, with a toned design.
Product Details
Blade: Stainless powder steel Bohler M398, Thickness: 3.25 mm (0.1280"), steel hardened with deep cryogenic treatment in liquid nitrogen, hardness 62-63 HRC
Blade finish: with DLC coating
Handle: Grade 5 Titanium (Engraved: Tesserakt pattern with DLC coating)
Backspacer: Grade 5 Titanium ( with DLC coating )
Clip: Grade 5 Titanium (Engraved: Tesserakt pattern with DLC coating)
Lock: Grade 5 Titanium
Bearing system: Custom-made ceramic ball bearings by Herman Knives
New improved bearing system.
Washers made of M390 powder metallurgy steel further enhance the already exceptional operation of our knives. Every stage of production has been optimized to ensure even greater precision, durability, and, most importantly, the smoothness of our knives.
Washer manufacturing process:
M390 steel is machined in-house on our Swiss-type lathe Citizen Cincom A20, where the bar stock is processed and pre-drilled.
Washer dimensions: Inner diameter 5.05 mm, outer diameter 11.95 mm; (for Bee and Micro Sting models: outer diameter 9.95 mm).
25 mm-long rods undergo vacuum heat treatment to 60 HRC, reducing material stress and minimizing the risk of deeper blade scratches and ceramic ball fractures.
After hardening, washers are machined using EDM (Electro Discharge Machining) on our Mitsubishi MV1200R wire EDM machine, allowing precise inner hole execution.
They are then wire-cut into 0.6 mm-thick slices, and final wire processing minimizes surface roughness.
Final manual lapping, up to a 4000-grit finish, gives the washers an almost mirror-like surface, ensuring even smoother bearing operation.
All these processes are carried out entirely in-house by Herman Knives.
Ceramic detent ball
Tungsten carbide insert on the lock
Tungsten carbide stop pin
New, improved pivot with DLC coating. We have refined the pivot construction, elevating its precision and the smoothness of the knife’s operation to an even higher level.
It consists of three elements:
A phosphor bronze bushing (a highly durable material with self-lubricating properties). It is precisely fitted to the hole in the blade, which is also machined in-house using our EDM machine. This eliminates all unnecessary play, ensuring flawless blade rotation through the resulting plain bearing.
A seven-petal clover-shaped screw – prevents rotation within the construction.
Torx T20 – secured with an easily removable Loctite for adjustability. If adjusting, be sure to reapply the same type of thread locker.
The screws are made of vacuum-hardened stainless steel. All three components are produced in-house by Herman Knives on our Swiss-type automatic lathe.
Bearings with increased stability
Based on years of experience, the new bearings feature a caged design with 16 ceramic balls. Their well-thought-out and tested structure effectively prevents ball displacement while ensuring optimal smoothness of operation.
Simple, isn’t it?
New original box including a microfiber cloth, Pruciak Protector Glide for Herman oil, and a dedicated stainless steel screwdriver with DLC coating manufactured in-house by Herman Knives.
Weight: 114 g (4.02 oz)
Overall length: 198 mm (7.80 ")
Blade length: 84 mm (3.31 ")
Folded length: 114 mm (4.49 ")
Blade width: 27 mm (1.06 ")
My name is Bartosz Herman. I specialize in handcrafting knives - and now also pens - based on my own designs and custom orders. I strive to ensure that each piece is unique, comfortable to use, and pleasing to the eye of its owner. I am continuously working to improve my skills so that my creations become even better. I invite you to take a look at the results of my work.
