This Custom Knife Factory Capitalist is Serial Number #43 from a highly limited collaboration between CKF and Hawaiian custom knifemaker Nalu Boersma. Only 200 examples were produced worldwide, giving this oversized titanium folder genuine scarcity beyond its already distinctive design.
This pre-owned example is presented in excellent condition. We Buy Knife Collections acquired it as part of a larger collection containing numerous CKF knives. Its original documentation records Serial Number #43 and a February 2022 purchase date.
The Capitalist combines a nearly four-inch Böhler M390 blade with titanium, zirconium, a zirconium backspacer, and a vivid ZircuTi pocket clip. Collectors can compare it with other limited Custom Knife Factory Knives currently represented by WBKC.
Custom Knife Factory Capitalist by Nalu Boersma
Nalu Boersma designed the Capitalist as a large, overbuilt folding knife with exaggerated proportions and an unmistakable silhouette. CKF translated that custom design into a numbered production run while preserving the model’s broad blade, deeply curved grip, oversized pivot, circular handle machining, and substantial frame-lock construction.
At approximately 9.13 inches open and 8.47 ounces, the CKF Capitalist has considerably more physical presence than a typical everyday-carry folder. However, the sculpted handle shape, pronounced finger relief, and carefully distributed milling keep the knife visually balanced.
Its limited production of 200 pieces also makes it an appealing addition to a collection of Rare and Collectible Knives. Serial Number #43 is marked directly on the blade and repeated on the accompanying CKF card.
3.94-Inch Böhler M390 Blade
The Capitalist uses a 3.94-inch Böhler M390 blade with approximately 0.16-inch blade stock. Its broad profile combines characteristics of a modified sheepsfoot and drop point, while a long upper swedge creates a defined false edge and reinforces the angular presentation.
A satin and stonewashed finish gives the blade a muted surface that complements the darker titanium and zirconium handle. The finish also allows the grind transitions, broad primary bevel, sweeping edge, and forward tip geometry to remain clearly visible.
Böhler M390 is a powder-metallurgy stainless steel recognized for very high wear resistance, good corrosion resistance, strong polishability, and high micro-cleanliness. Those properties make it a fitting choice for a large premium folder intended to combine collector appeal with functional blade performance. Browse additional M390 Steel Knives available through We Buy Knife Collections.
The blade opens through a substantial flipper tab. Its shape doubles as a forward guard when deployed and follows the Capitalist’s deliberately overbuilt design language.
Titanium, Zirconium, and ZircuTi Construction
The handle combines tumbled and orange-peel-finished titanium with dark zirconium components. On the show side, a large zirconium inlay extends through most of the grip and contains a sequence of circular milled recesses. A titanium bolster section surrounds the pivot and carries the CKF maker mark.
The lock side continues the circular milling across the bronze-toned titanium frame. Nalu Boersma’s engraved signature appears near the pivot, giving the collaboration visible designer attribution directly on the knife.
A zirconium backspacer runs through the rear of the handle. Its dark finish provides contrast between the titanium sides while adding structure across the spine.
The custom ZircuTi pocket clip brings the strongest color into the build. Red, orange, violet, blue, gold, and gray layers move across the patterned surface as the viewing angle changes. Collectors interested in premium layered metals can explore other ZircuTi Knives in the WBKC inventory.
CKF Capitalist Frame Lock and Bearing Pivot
The Custom Knife Factory Capitalist uses a titanium frame lock reinforced with a replaceable steel lock insert. This arrangement places steel at the primary blade-contact surface while retaining the strength and visual continuity of the titanium locking frame.
A multi-row ceramic bearing pivot supports manual flipper deployment. The oversized external pivot hardware keeps the construction visually clean while matching the broad proportions of the blade and handle.
The clip is configured for right-handed, tip-up carry. At more than eight ounces, the Capitalist is substantial in the pocket, yet the sculpted clip follows the handle profile and preserves the knife’s clean lines.
The large blade, steel-reinforced frame lock, ceramic bearing system, zirconium backspacer, and layered-metal clip make the Capitalist a highly distinctive example of a modern Titanium Frame Lock Knife.
Excellent Condition and Collection Provenance
This Capitalist is represented in pre-owned excellent condition. The uploaded photography documents a clean blade profile, well-preserved grind lines, intact handle milling, vivid ZircuTi coloration, and cleanly presented hardware.
The knife was acquired as part of a larger collector-grade group containing numerous Custom Knife Factory pieces. That collection provenance supports the context in which Serial Number #43 was preserved.
Included with the knife are:
- Original CKF zippered pouch
- Red CKF microfiber cloth
- Capitalist Certificate of Authenticity
- Wrapped factory spare-component package
- Serial Number #43 documentation
- February 2022 purchase-date entry
The original card identifies Nalu Boersma as the designer and lists M390 among the supported blade materials. The blade itself is marked M390 #43, directly connecting the knife with its serial-numbered documentation.
Custom Knife Factory Capitalist Product Specifications:
- Maker: Custom Knife Factory
- Model: Capitalist
- Designer: Nalu Boersma
- Serial Number: #43
- Limited Production: 200 Pieces Worldwide
- Condition: Pre-Owned; Excellent
- COA Purchase Date: February 2022
- Knife Type: Manual Folding Knife
- Overall Length: Approximately 9.13 Inches
- Blade Length: Approximately 3.94 Inches
- Closed Length: Approximately 5.38 Inches
- Blade Thickness: Approximately 0.16 Inch / 4 mm
- Blade Steel: Böhler M390
- Blade Style: Modified Sheepsfoot / Drop-Point Hybrid
- Upper Blade Detail: Swedged False Edge
- Blade Grind: Flat Grind
- Blade Finish: Satin and Stonewashed
- Edge Type: Plain Edge
- Opening Method: Flipper Tab
- Handle Frame: Titanium
- Handle Finish: Tumbled and Orange-Peel Titanium
- Show-Side Inlay: Zirconium
- Handle Milling: Circular Recess Pattern
- Backspacer: Zirconium
- Locking Mechanism: Titanium Frame Lock
- Lock Interface: Replaceable Steel Insert
- Pivot Assembly: Multi-Row Ceramic Bearings
- Pocket Clip: ZircuTi
- Carry Orientation: Right-Hand, Tip-Up
- Weight: Approximately 8.47 Ounces
- Country of Origin: Russia
- Included: CKF Pouch, Microfiber Cloth, COA, and Wrapped Spare-Component Package
Video Introduction: CKF Capitalist
This is Custom Knife Factory Capitalist #43, one of only 200 examples produced from CKF’s collaboration with Nalu Boersma. It features a 3.94-inch M390 blade, titanium and zirconium construction, a steel-reinforced frame lock, multi-row ceramic bearings, and a multicolored ZircuTi clip.
WBKC Collector Perspective on the CKF Capitalist
The Capitalist does not attempt to be understated. Its value as a collector piece begins with scale, but the smaller details prevent it from becoming a novelty. The broad blade, recessed handle circles, designer signature, dark zirconium inlay, and multicolored clip work together as one deliberate composition.
The show side is visually restrained, using neutral gray and bronze tones across the titanium and zirconium. In contrast, the clip side introduces the more expressive ZircuTi pattern without overwhelming the design.
Serial Number #43 also retains the documentation and presentation pieces collectors expect from a numbered CKF release. Its provenance as part of a larger CKF collection adds further context to the way it was acquired and represented by WBKC.
Owners with similarly documented CKF knives or complete custom-knife collections can learn more about how to Sell Your Knife Collection directly to We Buy Knife Collections. We have a list of what we buy on on the We Buy Knife Collections website.
Custom Knife Factory Capitalist Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the CKF Capitalist?
Hawaiian custom knifemaker Nalu Boersma designed the Capitalist. Custom Knife Factory produced the numbered collaboration as a limited run.
How many CKF Capitalist knives were made?
The Capitalist was limited to 200 numbered pieces worldwide. This example is Serial Number #43.
What blade steel does Serial Number #43 use?
This knife uses Böhler M390. The steel and serial number are marked together near the blade’s ricasso.
How large is the Capitalist?
The knife measures approximately 9.13 inches overall with a 3.94-inch blade. It weighs approximately 8.47 ounces.
What materials are used in the handle?
The handle combines titanium, a zirconium show-side inlay, a zirconium backspacer, and a ZircuTi pocket clip.
How does the Capitalist open?
The blade opens manually through the flipper tab and rotates on a multi-row ceramic bearing pivot.
What type of lock does it use?
The knife uses a titanium frame lock with a replaceable steel lock insert.
Is this knife configured for right-handed carry?
Yes. The ZircuTi pocket clip is positioned for right-handed, tip-up carry.
What condition is this CKF Capitalist in?
This pre-owned example is represented in excellent condition.
What is included with Serial Number #43?
The knife includes its CKF pouch, red microfiber cloth, serial-numbered COA, and wrapped spare-component package shown in the photographs.
Do you have a resource to learn more about custom knife collecting?
Yes. Our Knife Knowledge section has several article on the knife collecting hobby including a guide on How to Choose a Custom Knife.
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