The California Legal Axial Dart is a compact double action out-the-front automatic perfect for everyday carry in more restrictive environments. A full size anodized aluminum handle houses a sub-2 inch blade that handles the majority of daily cutting tasks with ease while being legal in many areas. Utilize the deep carry clip for standard pocket carry or as a money clip for added discretion. This version has a two-tone Blackwash finished CPM-S35VN Tanto blade and red anodized handle.
Brand new directly from Axial Knives.
Blade: Two-tone CPM-S35VN comes in an American Tanto profile that lends added strength in piercing tasks while being versatile for general use and cutting on flat surfaces. Flats are a handsome hand rubbed satin paring with the rugged tumbled "Blackwash" on the grinds for a classy look. Action is crisp and decisive. Press the slide up to deploy and down to retract.
Handle: A generous handle of smooth, hard anodized 6061-T6 aluminum offers a full grip and comes with chamfered edges for comfort and strategic jimping for traction. Precision machined, the handle has a sleek, solid feel finished with stainless steel Torx hardware on the back and an end mounted clip. Key ring T6 Torx bit included for clip adjustment.
Carries via a tip-down, stainless steel deep carry clip.
CPM-S35VN: Modified CPM-S30V designed for improved toughness (15-20%) and ease of machining and polishing. Well-balanced for daily use, S35VN has better edge retention and toughness compared to 440C or VG10, with equivalent corrosion resistance.