The Herman Knives SLIM #0507 is a pre-owned folding knife in mint condition, complete with its Herman presentation box, COA, microfiber cloth, Pruciak Protector Glide for Herman oil, and dedicated stainless steel screwdriver. This is the Damasteel Oerlikon Half Dress configuration, combining a mirror-polished Damasteel blade with a gold-toned Balinit-coated Grade 5 titanium handle.
This SLIM was originally priced at $2575.00 when purchased new on 04/2025. It carries the elegant, compact design language Herman Knives is known for. It is light, refined, and highly detailed, yet it still feels like a functional everyday custom folder rather than a pure display piece.
Herman Knives SLIM #0507 Damasteel Oerlikon Half Dress
The Herman Knives SLIM #0507 is built around a sleek, dress-forward profile. Its proportions make it easy to carry, while the material package gives it the visual presence collectors expect from a high-end Herman folder.
The handle is Grade 5 titanium with Balinit A coating, giving the knife its rich gold finish. The textured handle pattern adds grip and visual depth, while the titanium pocket clip and backspacer use a Balinit Titton STAR coating. Together, these coatings create the Oerlikon Half Dress look that makes this example stand out.
The knife also features a titanium Grade 5 lock, ceramic detent ball, tungsten carbide lock insert, tungsten carbide stop pin, and Herman’s improved pivot system. These details matter because they support smooth action, consistent lockup, and long-term durability.
Mirror-Polished Damasteel Svavner Blade
The blade is Damasteel Svavner powder stainless Damascus, heat treated with deep cryogenic treatment and finished to 61 HRC. The blade measures approximately 3.82 inches, with a 0.134-inch thickness and 1.06-inch blade width.
The mirror-polished finish gives the Damasteel pattern a clean, high-contrast appearance. It also pairs beautifully with the gold Balinit-coated titanium handle. In photos, the polished blade reflects light while the Damascus pattern remains crisp and highly visible.
This blade is one of the strongest collector elements on the knife. It gives the SLIM a luxury dress-folder character without losing the cutting performance expected from a premium Herman build.
Improved Herman Bearing and Pivot System
Herman Knives built this SLIM with its improved custom ceramic bearing system. The caged bearing setup uses 16 ceramic balls for stability and smooth operation. In addition, the washers are made from M390 powder metallurgy steel and are produced in-house.
The washer package is highly technical. The M390 washers are machined, vacuum heat treated to 60 HRC, EDM cut, and manually lapped up to a 4000-grit finish. Their approximate dimensions are 0.199-inch inner diameter, 0.470-inch outer diameter, and 0.024-inch thickness.
The pivot system is also refined. It uses a phosphor bronze bushing, a seven-petal clover-shaped screw, and a Torx T20 adjustment interface. This setup helps reduce play and supports smooth, precise blade rotation.
Mint Pre-Owned Condition With Full Presentation
This example is offered in pre-owned mint condition. It includes the original Herman wooden box, COA, microfiber cloth, Herman oil, and dedicated in-house screwdriver. The COA identifies this knife as Folder SLIM, Serial Number #0507, with a Damasteel blade, Grade 5 titanium Balinit A handle, Grade 5 titanium DLC/Balinit-coated backspacer, and Grade 5 titanium DLC/Balinit-coated clip.
The full presentation adds collector confidence. It also makes this knife stronger for buyers who value original packaging, maker documentation, and exact-piece provenance.
Specifications:
- Maker: Herman Knives
- Model: SLIM
- Serial Number: #0507
- Configuration: Damasteel Oerlikon Half Dress
- Condition: Pre-Owned, Mint Condition
- Knife Type: Folding Knife
- Blade Material: Damasteel Svavner Powder Stainless Damascus
- Blade Hardness: 61 HRC
- Blade Finish: Mirror Polished
- Blade Length: 3.82″
- Blade Thickness: 0.134″
- Blade Width: 1.06″
- Overall Length: 8.86″
- Closed Length: 5.00″
- Weight: 4.76 oz.
- Handle Material: Grade 5 Titanium
- Handle Finish: Balinit A Coating
- Lock Material: Grade 5 Titanium
- Backspacer: Grade 5 Titanium with Balinit Titton STAR Coating
- Pocket Clip: Grade 5 Titanium with Balinit Titton STAR Coating
- Bearing System: Herman Custom Caged Ceramic Ball Bearings
- Detent: Ceramic Detent Ball
- Lock Insert: Tungsten Carbide
- Stop Pin: Tungsten Carbide
- Pivot: Improved Herman Pivot with Phosphor Bronze Bushing and Torx T20 Adjustment
- Includes: Herman wooden box, COA, microfiber cloth, Pruciak Protector Glide for Herman oil, and dedicated stainless steel screwdriver
Video Introduction: Herman Slim Half-Dress
This Herman Knives SLIM #0507 is a pre-owned mint condition Damasteel Oerlikon Half Dress folder with a mirror-polished Damasteel Svavner blade, gold Balinit A Grade 5 titanium handle, Balinit-coated titanium backspacer, titanium pocket clip, improved Herman ceramic bearing system, original box, COA, cloth, oil, and dedicated screwdriver.
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