Production Sonora
Production Sonora
MachineWise
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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
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
Yesterday my Sonora S/N 1198 arrived and I am extremely impressed. My hand is a comfortable ergonomic fit to the handle. The action of deploying the blade is as smooth as I could possibly desire and closing is almost effortless. This is the best knife I have ever owned and Sonora is THE EDC for me. I can not suggest any improvements for you to make. You could offer different blade steels and shapes but those would be alternatives; not improvements. But if you do think of an improvement; I have added my name to your email list. I want to thank "GH" and the rest of the team that produced my Sonora. I do wonder if it would be weird for me, in the future, to celebrate 1198s birthday May 16.
Far exceeded my expectations. Smooth as silk and the machining is extraordinary! Customer service was excellent as well.
Not only a fine knife but when I ordered a brass bolster to go with it, they mounted the bolster per my request saving me the hassle! Great customer service and craftsmanship... I may have even liked it so much I ordered a Mohave.
This is probably my 40-50th knife and first machine wise. I am taken aback as to how much quality has been put in this knife.
Better than I had expected. Can’t wait yonder what’s next
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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