{"product_id":"honey-badger-cross-bolt-m390-pvd-g10-black","title":"HONEY BADGER CROSS-BOLT M390 PVD G10 BLACK","description":"\u003ch4\u003eHoney Badger Cross-Bolt Drop-Point Med\/Large PVD M390 Black Folding Knife\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack on black is the most requested finish in the Honey Badger Cross-Bolt line and the M390 Black is the version that commits to it fully: coated blade, dark G10, no bright work anywhere. It looks the part on a desk, but the reason to own it has more to do with what the coating is doing than how it photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck the specification before you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne important note first, because nobody should discover this after opening a parcel. The feature list and the specification table below both give the blade steel for this item as D2 tool steel. If you are buying specifically for a particular alloy, read the specification table as the definitive answer and ask us to confirm before you order rather than relying on the model name alone. We would rather answer a question up front than process a return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat PVD coating does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical vapour deposition happens in a vacuum chamber. The coating material is vaporised and lands on the blade in a layer so thin it changes no dimension you could measure with hand tools, and it bonds to the steel at a molecular level instead of resting on the surface the way paint or a spray finish does. Drill bits, milling cutters, engine components and premium watch cases all use the same family of process, and for the same reason: it is a hard, thin, permanent surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a folding knife that buys you three things. Hardness at the surface, so the finish resists the scuffing that leaves a coated blade looking tired. Corrosion resistance, since the coating stands between steel and the moisture in air, sweat and food. And a non reflective face, which matters at a hide, on a night shift or under a headtorch where a bright blade throws light straight back at you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the M390 Black behaves in use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince D2 is what the specification lists, it is worth knowing how it behaves. D2 is a high carbon, high chromium tool steel developed for industrial cutting dies, and it is loaded with hard chromium carbides that resist abrasion. In practice that means an edge that keeps working through cardboard, rope, plastic strapping and dirty material long after a basic stainless would need attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe counterweight is sharpening. Those carbides resist your stone as effectively as they resist your work, so plan on a diamond plate or a good ceramic system rather than a supermarket pull through. D2 is also semi stainless rather than fully stainless, so it appreciates being wiped dry. The PVD coating covers most of that exposure, which is precisely why the two are specified together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for a coated blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA PVD surface needs no maintenance of its own, which is most of its appeal, but a few habits will keep the knife looking new for longer. Avoid dragging the flat of the blade across abrasive surfaces such as concrete or unfinished steel. When you sharpen, work only the bevel and keep the stone off the flats, since the bevel is the one area where any coating is eventually removed by the abrasive. Clean with soapy water rather than solvent based degreasers, dry properly, and put a drop of light oil at the pivot every few months. There is nothing to reapply and nothing to re oil beyond that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eG10 scales\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is G10, glass fibre cloth set in epoxy and cured under pressure into a solid material, then machined. It is stable in heat, cold and water, it is not affected by oils or solvents, and it holds a machined texture that grips in wet hands. Combined with the steel and coating, the knife weighs 85 grams, which is enough to feel substantial in the hand while remaining an easy daily carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePocket presence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 85 grams and 113 mm closed, this is a knife you can carry in ordinary clothes without adjusting anything. It clips high, sits flat against the pocket wall and does not fight with a phone or a bunch of keys for the same space. The reversible clip means left handed users get the same draw as everyone else rather than learning to work around a factory decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade profile and dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA drop point blade of 83.9 mm, 2.5 mm thick, on a knife measuring 196.9 mm open and 113 mm closed. The drop point puts a strong, centred tip in line with your hand and gives a long belly for slicing, which is why it remains the default for anyone who wants one blade shape to handle everything from food to packaging to field work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe cross-bolt lock, again the quiet hero\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bolt is driven through the frame into the tang so the blade is held from both sides. No liner losing tension over the years, no thumb crossing the edge to close it, and identical operation whichever hand you use. It is the mechanism the whole range is named for and it is the reason these knives feel secure under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat black finishes are actually for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a reasonable suspicion that dark blades are styling rather than function, so it is worth separating the two. The aesthetic part is real and there is nothing wrong with liking it. The functional part is equally real: a coated surface reflects almost nothing, which matters to anyone working near animals, anyone using a knife while wearing a headtorch, and anyone who has been dazzled by their own blade at close range. It also masks the early cosmetic marks that make a working knife look neglected long before it is worn out. Both reasons are legitimate and this knife serves either one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho buys the black one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople who want a coated, low glare working folder with tool steel edge retention and are happy to sharpen properly when the time comes. It suits hunters, tradespeople and anyone carrying a knife in a setting where a bright blade attracts the wrong sort of attention. Read the specification table, ask us anything that is unclear, and it will serve for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD2 tool steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e83.9mm blade length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eG10 handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e196.9mm overall length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePvd (physical vapour deposition) coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable cross-bolt lock for enhanced safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect balance of tactical performance and everyday usability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e  \n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHoney Badger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD2 tool steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetric \/ Imperial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e196.9 mm \/ 7.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e83.9 mm \/ 3.3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosed Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113 mm \/ 4.45 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 mm \/ 0.098 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85 g \/ 3.00 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"HONEY BADGER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50239267143920,"sku":"15752","price":3972.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2651\/0008\/files\/01_honey_badger_stone_washed_cross-bolt_drop-point_med_large_pvd_m390_black_folding_knife.jpg?v=1787812818","url":"https:\/\/neonsales.co.za\/products\/honey-badger-cross-bolt-m390-pvd-g10-black","provider":"NeonSales","version":"1.0","type":"link"}