Sonora Interest List
By placing an order below, you are expressing interest in acquiring a uniquely crafted Sonora without any commitment. You have the option to choose between two types of orders: Tailored Selection or Bespoke Sonora.
Tailored Selection: When you choose the Tailored Selection, your information will be added to a list for potential selection. If your “order” is chosen, we will provide your access to the Tailored Selection page. From that page you will be able to order a Sonora of your choice.
Bespoke Sonoras: If you choose a Bespoke Sonora, you will have the opportunity to configure or describe your ideal Sonora. We will work through the backlog to craft your Sonora based on your specifications. Upon completion, we will reach out to confirm your interest in purchasing the Sonora, and at that time, we will issue an invoice for your order.
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to crafting a unique Sonora experience for you.
MachineWise
Sonora Interest List orders do not have a set lead time. This is a non committal "order" which provides customers access to uniquely crafted Sonora's as well as our more creative and interesting Tailored Selection models.
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DESCRIPTION:
The Sonora is our entry into the folder market. Equipped with a robust button lock, titanium integral construction and Magnacut blade steel. The Sonora is ready for all your day to day tasks!
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: Magnacut
- Alternative Blade Material: S35VN at 61 to 63 HRC
- Heat Treat: 63 HRC +/- 1 (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
In the Box:
- Sonora
- QC Card
- Maintenance Guide
- Sample of Carbon Honey thin (MW Orange Creamsicle scent)
- Bolster coin
- WIHA T15 Bit
Magnacut || S35VN
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.
S35VN offers exceptional toughness, excellent edge retention, and outstanding corrosion resistance. Its advanced composition combines high carbon content with vanadium and chromium, resulting in a steel that maintains a razor-sharp edge even after extensive use.
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.
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