The 417CNC Acer #62 is a direct-from-maker custom folding knife acquired by We Buy Knife Collections from Travis Barnard at Blade Show Atlanta. This Acer features a cryo-treated CPM-154 single-edge blade, a lightning anodized titanium handle, bronze-finished hardware, and a bronze-finished pocket clip.
This knife came directly from the maker with its Acer presentation box, maker card, and documentation shown in the photos. Additionally, We Buy Knife Collections is a certified 417CNC dealer, which gives this listing excellent provenance for collectors who value maker-direct sourcing.
417CNC Acer #62 Direct From Blade Show Atlanta
The 417CNC Acer represents Travis Barnard’s blend of Ozarks machining, small-batch precision, and hand-finished custom character. It has the clean feel of a high-tolerance modern folder, yet it still carries the individuality collectors expect from a maker-finished piece.
This example stands out because of its lightning anodized titanium handle. The finish shows vivid blue, orange, bronze, purple, and electric color movement across the frame. As a result, this Acer has a much more dramatic presence than a plain titanium configuration.
The bronze-finished pivot, screws, and clip add another layer of contrast. Meanwhile, the slim frame keeps the knife easy to carry despite its full-size 9.00-inch overall profile.
CPM-154 Blade With Precision Milled Detail
The blade uses CPM-154 stainless steel with a single-edge profile and crisp linear machining. The maker card lists the blade steel as CPM154 and shows an HRC of 61.4. Therefore, this knife gives collectors a strong balance of cutting performance, corrosion resistance, edge stability, and premium American steel appeal.
The blade measures 3.72 inches, with a 0.12-inch blade thickness. The overall length is 9.00 inches, while the closed length is 5.17 inches. Even so, the knife weighs only 3.67 ounces, which makes the Acer impressively light for its size.
The blade also includes a triangular cutout near the ricasso area. This design detail adds visual depth and helps separate the Acer from more traditional manual flipper profiles.
Lightning Anodized Titanium Handle
The handle uses titanium with a lightning anodized finish. Instead of a flat color, the finish creates a vivid, organic pattern across the scales. In addition, the bronze hardware and clip give the knife a warmer accent that complements the electric anodizing.
This Acer uses a manual frame lock action. It also has a slim carry shape, a clean flipper tab, and a bronze-finished pocket clip. Together, those elements make the knife feel refined, functional, and collectible.
Because each lightning anodized finish develops differently, this Acer has a one-off visual personality. The result is a small-batch American custom folder with strong display value and real everyday carry utility.
Direct Maker Provenance and Certified Dealer Sourcing
We Buy Knife Collections acquired this knife direct from the maker at Blade Show Atlanta. That matters because provenance, documentation, and source history can make a meaningful difference in the custom knife market.
This Acer includes the maker card showing Model: Acer, Serial #62, Blade Steel: CPM154, HRC: 61.4, Handle: Lightning, Clip: Bronze, Final QC Check: TB, and DOB: 06/2026. It also includes the original Acer presentation box and supporting 417CNC materials shown.
Specifications:
- Maker: 417CNC
- Designer / Maker: Travis Barnard
- Model: Acer
- Serial Number: #62
- Condition: Direct From Maker
- Source: Acquired direct from the maker at Blade Show Atlanta
- Dealer Note: We Buy Knife Collections is a certified 417CNC dealer
- Knife Type: Manual Folding Knife
- Lock Type: Frame Lock
- Blade Material: CPM-154 Stainless Steel
- Blade Hardness: 61.4 HRC, as marked on maker card
- Blade Style: Single Edge
- Blade Length: 3.72″
- Blade Thickness: 0.12″
- Overall Length: 9.00″
- Closed Length: 5.17″
- Handle Material: Titanium
- Handle Finish: Lightning Anodized
- Hardware Finish: Bronze
- Pocket Clip: Bronze-Finished Clip
- Weight: 3.67 oz.
- Country of Origin: Missouri, USA
- DOB / Build Date: 06/2026, as marked on maker card
- Final QC Check: TB, as marked on maker card
- Includes: Acer presentation box, maker card, and 417CNC materials shown
Video Introduction: 417CNC Acer
This 417CNC Acer #62 is a direct-from-maker custom folder acquired at Blade Show Atlanta. It features a CPM-154 blade, lightning anodized titanium handle, bronze-finished hardware, bronze pocket clip, frame lock action, maker card, and Acer presentation box.
Collector Appeal
This 417CNC Acer checks several important collector boxes: direct-from-maker Blade Show Atlanta provenance, certified dealer sourcing, Serial #62, CPM-154 blade steel, 61.4 HRC maker-card notation, lightning anodized titanium handle, bronze-finished hardware, bronze-finished clip, manual frame lock action, Acer box, and maker documentation.
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