{"product_id":"cudeman-138-dp","title":"Cudeman 138-DP Curly Birch","description":"\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCudeman Nórdico 138-DP: The Polished Curly Birch Gem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are knives that define an era, and others that are born legends. The \u003cstrong\u003eCudeman Nórdico\u003c\/strong\u003e (reference 138-DP) is the direct heir to our third exclusive project for the Spanish White Weapons Forum \u003cstrong\u003e(FAB III)\u003c\/strong\u003e. That first version with leather rings became a myth that impressed everyone. To honor that demand, we launched this renewed work of art: an outdoor and hunting knife that combines the traditional Scandinavian spirit with 21st-century millimeter-precise mechanical adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust holding it, its 150-gram weight and mirror polish transport you to the pure essence of nature. It is the ultimate tool for the user who is not satisfied with industrial products and seeks the warmth, cutting precision, and exclusivity of a blade designed by and for true purists of sporting cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this Cudeman is right for you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect mechanical fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The A-304 stainless steel bolsters are CNC cut, ensuring an assembly without the slightest play where dirt could accumulate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpeccable surgical cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its 10 cm blade with a flat grind glides through wood and food with astonishing smoothness, offering total control in detailed tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightness without fatigue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weighing approximately 150 grams, it is an extraordinarily agile travel companion that will never be a burden on your long treks through the mountains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAesthetics and exclusivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The manual work on the wood and the mirror polish of the blade make it a collector's item that begs to be used in the field or not, you decide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSteel and blade performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is forged from excellent Austrian \u003cstrong\u003eBöhler N-695\u003c\/strong\u003e steel, reaching a hardness of 59\/60 HRc. This premium alloy guarantees superlative edge retention, capable of enduring entire days of carving or dressing without flinching. The mirror-polished finish is not just a luxurious aesthetic detail; this ultra-smooth surface acts as an additional shield, maximizing the steel's natural resistance to corrosion. To sharpen this hard edge, we recommend diamond or fine ceramic stones, which will restore its edge without scratching the majestic polish of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction and resistance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional hidden tang knives that can raise doubts about heavy use, the Nórdico features a \u003cstrong\u003efull threaded tang\u003c\/strong\u003e. The steel runs through the entire handle and is firmly screwed into the final bolster using a solid internal threaded steel sleeve. This internal engineering gives the piece outstanding structural strength, although it makes it weak for batoning. Still, as a rule of good practice, remember that it is an outdoor scalpel with a flat grind; it was not designed for extreme prying or using the batoning technique, if you do not want to have a broken piece that will not be covered by warranty for misuse. \u003cbr\u003eAn F1 is not designed to run a rally in Finland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandle and control in real conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is a true work of craftsmanship. Made from a solid block of \u003cstrong\u003eFinnish curly birch\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is completely hand-shaped and polished, interspersed with two elegant black leather washers where the hand-polished bolsters rest. The feel of this Nordic wood is warm and extremely pleasant, adapting to the morphology of the hand to offer a firm grip without hot spots of friction. The bolsters balance the weight towards the center, giving it enviable agility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSheath and portability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jewel is carried in a spectacular \u003cstrong\u003ebrown leather sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e of Spanish manufacture. Designed in a \"holster\" format, the knife sits deep inside the sheath, almost entirely protected. This system guarantees excellent friction retention and absolutely silent transport, ideal for moving through the mountains with complete discretion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse scenarios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional outdoor and carving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its flat grind and ergonomic handle make it perfect for working wood with Scandinavian precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHunting and light dressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e An extremely clean and sharp N-695 blade, ideal for careful butchering and food preparation at camp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive collecting:\u003c\/strong\u003e A piece with history and luxury finishes, worthy of display but built to get dirty in nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurly birch care:\u003c\/strong\u003e As it is a porous natural wood and has leather washers, always store the knife in a rigorously dry place. Never wet the handle to prevent the materials from expanding and ruining the millimeter-precise CNC adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolished steel cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash the blade with soap and water using only the soft part of the scourer or a microfiber cloth, drying it instantly to avoid scratching the mirror finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the lanyard hole and make sure to keep the bolster area free of sand or abrasive residues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheath conditioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Occasionally apply horse grease to the holster-style sheath to keep the outer leather flexible and resistant to the elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCudeman Nórdico (138-DP)\u003c\/strong\u003e is living history of Spanish cutlery fused with the soul of the Scandinavian forests. Wield this work of art and feel absolute precision with every cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Cudeman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52380499968328,"sku":"138-DP","price":120.19,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/1805\/2424\/files\/138-DP_1.png?v=1769512491","url":"https:\/\/cudeman.com\/en\/products\/cudeman-138-dp","provider":"Cudeman","version":"1.0","type":"link"}