Jingle Bells, Damascus Excels - A Frame Lock That Sleighs
This holiday season, Les George brings military-grade engineering to your Christmas list with the VECP in show-stopping Chad Nichols Intrepid Damascus and titanium. VECP stands for Value Engineering Change Proposal - military speak for "same badass design, more accessible price" - taking the legendary Rockeye custom folder and streamlining production without sacrificing the tank-like build quality Les George is famous for.
The 3.5" drop point blade features Chad Nichols' Intrepid pattern Damascus - a mesmerizing mosaic of stainless steels that looks like winter frost crystallizing on a window. Unlike traditional layered Damascus, Intrepid creates complex, swirling patterns through an intricate forging process that combines AEB-L, 440C, nickel, and 304 stainless. Machine ground to perfection in the same shop as George's full customs, this blade combines stunning aesthetics with serious cutting performance.
The titanium frame provides bombproof durability at 5.36 ounces - substantial enough to handle hard use but refined enough for your holiday gatherings. The frame lock mechanism ensures rock-solid lockup, while the tip-up carry clip keeps this 4.75" closed package ready for gift-opening duty. Built entirely in the USA with the same attention to detail as knives costing twice as much.
Whether you're treating yourself or gifting the tactical folder enthusiast who appreciates when form meets function, this VECP delivers custom-quality construction with production knife accessibility. The Intrepid Damascus pattern makes each piece unique - your own personal snowflake that can actually cut things.
- Specs:
- Overall Length: 8.25" (210mm)
- Closed Length: 4.75" (121mm)
- Blade Length: 3.5" (89mm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.150" (4mm)
- Blade Steel: Chad Nichols Stainless Intrepid Damascus
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Handle Material: Titanium
- Handle Thickness: 0.48" (12mm)
- Pocket Clip: Yes, right hand only, tip up
- Lock Type: Frame Lock
- Weight: 5.36oz
- Country of Origin: USA
