KC Gray Custom Knives Archaeopteryx – Sun Storm Damascus & Cross-Cut Mammoth Tusk

The KC Gray Custom Knives Archaeopteryx is a mint-condition direct-from-maker custom folding knife with Norris Sun Storm Damascus, cross-cut mammoth tusk scales, crystallized titanium accents, titanium hardware, and a DLC-coated pivot. It includes the original accessories and certificate of origin / COA.

Casey Gray built this Archaeopteryx as a high-end custom dress folder with serious collector presence. The knife combines old-world hand craftsmanship with rare modern materials, and because KC Gray Custom Knives are hand-built without CNC production, each piece carries the individuality collectors look for in true sole-authorship custom work.

KC Gray Custom Knives Archaeopteryx with Sun Storm Damascus

This KC Gray Custom Knives Archaeopteryx immediately stands out through its sweeping blade shape and high-contrast Norris Sun Storm Damascus. The blade has a dramatic, organic pattern that gives the knife movement even at rest. Additionally, the 4-inch cutting edge offers a substantial profile while still keeping the design balanced and refined.

The cross-cut mammoth tusk scales give this custom folder its strongest visual identity. Instead of using a plain fossil material, Casey Gray selected a section with bold natural ring structure, dark mineral lines, creamy ivory tones, and a small reddish center accent. As a result, the handle has the look of prehistoric material preserved as functional art.

The crystallized titanium bolsters, backspacer, and pocket clip add another layer of texture. They contrast beautifully against the mammoth tusk and the patterned Damascus blade. Moreover, the titanium hardware and DLC-coated pivot give the build a technical, modern finish that fits the rugged elegance of the Archaeopteryx design.

Mint Direct-from-Maker Custom Folder with COA

This knife came directly from the maker and remains in mint condition. It includes the original accessories, zippered KC Gray case, and certificate of origin / COA. The certificate lists the model as Archaeopteryx, the steel as Sun Storm, the scales as Mammoth Tusk, and the date as 1-26.

Collectors who value provenance should find this piece especially compelling. Direct-from-maker sourcing helps preserve the story of the knife, while the COA and original accessories support long-term collectability. Furthermore, the combination of Norris Damascus, fossil mammoth tusk, crystallized titanium, and hand-built construction places this knife squarely in the high-end custom collector category.

KC Gray Custom Knives Craftsmanship

KC Gray Custom Knives represents the sole-authorship approach to modern custom knife making. Casey Gray builds in Arizona and focuses on handcrafted execution rather than automated production. He hand-selects, hand-cuts, and hand-finishes each piece, which gives his knives a level of individuality that production methods cannot duplicate.

The Archaeopteryx model shows that philosophy clearly. It blends a large custom blade, sculpted premium materials, refined dress-folder aesthetics, and practical mechanical construction. Therefore, it works as both a collector centerpiece and an example of functional custom knife art.

Specifications:

• Maker / Brand: KC Gray Custom Knives
• Maker: Casey Gray
• Model: Archaeopteryx
• Condition: Mint
• Source: Direct from Maker
• Knife Type: Custom Folding Knife
• Blade Steel: Norris Sun Storm Damascus
• Blade Cutting Edge: 4.00″
• Overall Blade Length: 4.25″
• Overall Length: 9.50″
• Weight: 7.40 oz.
• Handle Scales: Cross-Cut Mammoth Tusk
• Bolsters: Crystallized Titanium
• Backspacer: Crystallized Titanium
• Pocket Clip: Crystallized Titanium
• Hardware: Titanium
• Pivot: DLC Coated
• Includes: Original Accessories, Zippered KC Gray Case, Certificate of Origin / COA

Video Introduction: Archaeopteryx

This direct-from-maker KC Gray Custom Knives Archaeopteryx features Norris Sun Storm Damascus, cross-cut mammoth tusk scales, crystallized titanium bolsters, a crystallized titanium backspacer and pocket clip, titanium hardware, and a DLC-coated pivot. It is in mint condition and includes the original accessories, KC Gray case, and certificate of origin / COA.

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