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Production Sonora

Production Sonora

MachineWise

$725.00 USD
$725.00 USD
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DESCRIPTION:

Equipped with a robust button lock, and integral titanium handle construction. The Sonora is ready for all your day to day tasks! 

In the Box:

  • Sonora 
  • QC Card 
  • Maintenance Guide 
  • Sample of Carbon Honey thin (MW Orange Creamsicle scent)
  • Bolster coin
  • WIHA T15 Bit
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For additional instock Sonoras see our dealers. If you are looking for something specific put in a Bespoke Interest List "Order".

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Specifications

  • Pivot Design: Bushing with Hardened Stainless Steel Washers
  • Weight: 3.5 oz
  • Total Length (Closed): 4.4 in
  • Total Length (Open): 7.95 in
  • Blade Material: 20 CV @ 61 HRC +/- 1
  • Heat Treat: See individual blade steels. Every blade is tested before assembly
  • Blade Thickness: 0.125 in
  • Thickness Behind the Edge (Belly): 0.011 - 0.015 in
  • Blade Length: 3.35 in
  • Sharpened Edge Arc Length: 3.5 in
  • Handle Material: Grade 5 Titanium
  • Handle Style: Integral
  • Handle Thickness at bolster: 0.44 in
  • Handle Thickness at body: 0.40 in
  • Pivot Height: 0.50 in
  • Thickness at Clip: 0.56 in
  • Hardware: T15
  • Deep carry pocket clip reversible for lefties.

Designed, manufactured and assembled in Phoenix, Arizona

Customer Reviews

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Mike
Believe All the Positive Reviews

Even better than I expected--and I had high expectations .

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Carlos Jimenez
Smooth

Action is smooth like butter. Handle feels great. The grind on the knife had to get use to, and the tip of the blade I know wil never break.

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Greg Tait
Great knife. Even better customer service.

Beautiful build quality and a visual masterpiece. Even the packaging is a delight to experience. And if you have any issues the team is super helpful. Highly recommend!

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Robs Nerdy Knives
oh my, these are some of the best knives out there.

OK, this was my 2024 buttonlock knife of the year. This knife is not only an integral, but it is also precision buttonlock with a perfect snap as it opens. I love the milling and texture on this knife. Everything about this knife is precision made and quality USA manufacturing.

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Lawrence Belle
Production Sonora 0786

Excellent design and execution from this relatively new American company. The machine work is impeccable and the design sleek and refined. Very impressed with what MachineWise has been able to accomplish at a price point I think to be quite competitive for an American made integral. Fine work gentlemen!

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20 CV

20 CV has excellent wear resistance allowing it to hold an edge for an exceptionally long time. 20 CV is the choice for a steel wear performance in the first focus.

Magnacut

Magnacut is the obvious choice for this application, toting excellent edge retention, toughness, and extreme corrosion resistance. This blade steel is a workhorse that will serve you for years to come.

Button lock

MachineWise got it's start as a brand focused on producing high quality balisongs, and this passion for the fidgety things in life stuck with us in the design of the Sonora. Our goal is to deliver the ultimate EDC knife that also can entertain you for hours at your desk.

Integral

The handle of the Sonora is machined from a single piece of titanium. Only two screws and a single pivot are used to assemble the Sonora.

Bushing Pivot

The Sonora runs on a bushing pivot system. Bushing pivots are a mainstay of the balisong industry and can be tuned to provide free swing and zero blade play. A bushing is a small donut that rides in a corresponding hole in the blade. When assembled and tightened, the bushing stands the washers off from the blade. This effectively allows the blade to float in between the washers on a cushion of oil. Our bushings are tuned to within 0.0008 inch of oversize to create rock solid lock-up while allowing for free swing.

Made in USA

Proudly machined, assembled and finished in Phoenix, Arizona. Our small five-person team puts 110% effort into every product that leaves our door.

History of Changes

January 2024

  • Prototyping began on Brother S700

March 2024

  • 200 preorder slots sold

April 2024

  • Blade altered to full flat "ground" step over milled

June 2024

  • Moved to our new shop
  • Sonora production split between our Brother S700 and W1000 mills
  • Alterted blade grinding approach to cup wheel grinding

July 2024

  • Preorder completed

August 2024

  • S35VN used for a sprint run of Sonoras

September 2024

  • Diamond pattern launched

October 2024 - #0600 onward

  • Blade material switched to 20CV
  • Detent revised for increased strength and reliability


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