About the Designer: Johnathan Shaw

As a 17-year-old Canadian knifemaker, Johnathan Shaw is the youngest designer on the Artisan Team. From a very young age Johnathan had a keen interest in knives and tools. When this interest crossed paths with working with his hands, a brand-new fixation was formed: knifemaking. At age 14 he took a headlong dive into the craft and dedicated himself to creating the best knives he could. This lasted for just three years, as Johnathan recently closed his shop to begin a career in the Canadian Armed Forces as an Engineer Officer. While he is currently no longer able to make knives, he plans to return after university and start again. Until then, Johnathan will continue to work with companies like Artisan Cutlery to bring his designs to market.

The Rustic Boa:

Blade Length 3.12’’(79.32mm)

Blade Thickness 0.13’’(3.2mm)

Blade Finish Sand Polish

Blade Grind Flat

Blade Material S35VN

Blade Hardness HRC59-61

Blade Style Drop Point

Handle Material Gray titanium with Micarta Inlay

Clip Material Titanium

Pivot Assembly Ceramic Ball Bearing

Lock Type Frame Lock

Overall Length 7.21’’(183.13mm)

Closed Length 4.09"(103.81mm)

Weight 90g/3.18oz

The Stippled Boa:

 

Blade Length 3.12’’(79.32mm)

Blade Thickness 0.13’’(3.2mm)

Blade Finish Sand Polish

Blade Grind Flat

Blade Material S35VN

Blade Hardness HRC59-61

Blade Style Drop Point

Handle Material Titanium

Clip Material Titanium

Pivot Assembly Ceramic Ball Bearing

Lock Type Frame Lock

Overall Length 7.21’’(183.13mm)

Closed Length 4.09"(103.81mm)

Weight 100g/3.53oz

The Tacti-Boa:

 

Blade Length 3.12’’(79.32mm)

Blade Thickness 0.13’’(3.2mm)

Blade Finish

Black PVD Coating

Blade Grind Flat

Blade Material S35VN

Blade Hardness HRC59-61

Blade Style Drop Point

Handle Material Black PVD Coated Titanium with Carbon Fiber Inlay

Clip Material Titanium

Pivot Assembly Ceramic Ball Bearing

Lock Type Frame Lock

Overall Length 7.21’’(183.13mm)

Closed Length 4.09"(103.81mm)

Weight 100g/3.53oz