The blades

The quality of a knife is of crucial importance in the outdoor sector. As with all our knives, we attach great importance to the selection of high-quality steel grades, careful heat treatment and a resistant, extremely sharp grinding geometry to meet the high demands placed on the IBEX.

Stainless chrome-molybdenum-vanadium steel:

The stainless 1.4116 (X50CrMoV15) blades are characterized by their exceptional dimensional stability under high loads. With a carbon content of approx. 0.55% and a chromium content of approx. 15%, they not only guarantee toughness and resistance, but are also easy to sharpen. The blades have a hardness of approx. HRC 57. Thanks to their good corrosion resistance, the stainless steel blades are easy to care for.

Non-stainless carbon steel:

The non-stainless blades are made of 1.2067 (102Cr6) carbon steel with a carbon content of at least 0.95%. This enables us to achieve a hardness of approx. 58-59 HRC. This high hardness enables a particularly high basic sharpness and gives the knife excellent edge retention. Carbon steel is characterized by very simple and effective resharpening without great effort. This is a particular advantage when you are out and about. Carbon steel blades turn dark gray with use. An ideal choice for those looking for maximum precision and performance and who appreciate an individual patina on the blade.

Blade shape:

The blade of the IBEX is based on the old shape of the Hadhramaut, which our manufactory produced in the 19th century. It is reminiscent of the so-called Sheepfoot blade, but has a significantly slimmer tip. The back of the IBEX is straight and only slopes slightly towards the tip in the front area. This makes the blade very stable. The cutting edge runs in a slight curve, making it ideal for cutting and slicing.

Blade geometry and sharpening:

The blade of the IBEX has a stable blade geometry due to the convex cross section. The initial back thickness is 2.5 mm. After grinding and fine-glazing, the blade back tapers. The cutting edge receives a final honing that ensures robustness and high sharpness.

Stainless steel blade (left). Carbon steel blade with dark working color (right).

Stainless steel blade (left). Carbon steel blade with dark working color (right).

The IBEX handles combine clear, striking lines with special, finely crafted and oiled woods. Functionality and naturalness combined.

The IBEX handles combine clear, striking lines with special, finely crafted and oiled woods. Functionality and naturalness combined.

The handles

Smoked oak
Smoked oak is a modified oak wood that turns dark brown to black when exposed to ammonia. This also makes it more elastic and weather-resistant. Smoked oak has a striking appearance and is a sustainable alternative to ebony wood.

Black walnut
The black walnut belongs to the walnut family. It is characterized by a straight, fine grain structure with dark and light areas and an even hardness. Originating from North America, it has long been native to Europe.

Plum
Our plum wood from old orchards is hard, durable and water-resistant.  With its richly nuanced color grain from light brown to dark purple, it is a wood of exceptional character, beauty and high utility value.

Olive
Olive wood comes from Mediterranean countries. Its color ranges from bright yellow to orange to light brown, interspersed with dark, vivid veining. It is hard, very durable and water-resistant due to its natural oil content.

Thermally treated beech wood
Heating the wood in the absence of oxygen creates a modified beech wood. This artificial ageing process makes the wood weatherproof and resistant to microorganisms, fungi and insects. The handles are chocolate brown and have a characteristic, caramel-like smoky smell.