Danish design blended with Detroit craftsmanship? Say less, fam!
Deeply rooted in American manufacturing, Shinola Detroit partnered with highly respected knife maker GiantMouse to create a unique gentleman’s folding knife.
The extremely limited Shinola x GiantMouse Perlage Bleeker Knife — just 300 units at launch — looks like a sleek combo of utility and elegance. Pretty enough to be worn with a suit and with materials tough enough to take on hard use, this knife has the appearance of a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
Shinola x GiantMouse Perlage Bleeker Knife
The Brass Perlage is a new take on the GiantMouse Bleecker, a proper gentleman’s folder. The Brass Perlage takes cues from the Bleecker with a trailing-point blade and 4.14-inch handle. The total length is 7.43 inches, which hits a sweet spot for everyday carry. It has a slender build and is modest in weight, adding to its credit when carrying.
The blade steel is M390, a popular choice for high-performance knives that offers top-tier wear resistance and corrosion resistance. It will hold up to almost all daily cutting tasks, and is strong enough to take on heavier use like hunting, fishing, and outdoor adventure pursuits.
The blade carries a large thumb hole for manual deployment from either side and a reversible wire pocket clip. A small section of jimping along the spine of the blade adds grip while cutting. And its liner lock will hold everything safely in place.
Atop the blade, you’ll find some unique Shinola Detroit and GiantMouse marks.
Really, the biggest draw of this launch is the striking brass handle. Many knives you see today have carbon fiber, aluminum, Micarta, or titanium handles. Not this bad boy.
This knife has a custom brass handle that dazzles with a perlage pattern finish, inspired by Shinola’s watchmaking heritage. Some may find brass a high-maintenance choice; it will require more consistent cleaning and care. But if you allow it to take on wear, a unique beauty shines through when the handle acquires a patina from your use. You can’t go wrong there.
Who’s It For?
Priced at $275, this knife is made for those who appreciate a unique, premium-level knife and aren’t afraid to drop some coin to add one to their collection.
The trailing-point blade is ideal for slicing, skinning, and precise cutting tasks. It’s popular with many fish- and game-processing knives.
However, this knife is also something of a work of art, and while it could handle game processing, it doesn’t strike me as a blade strictly for that kind of consumer. It would be much better used for EDC cutting tasks and even in the kitchen for meal prep.
The Shinola x GiantMouse Brass Perlage knife is a quality option for classy carry and a unique piece of art that is as capable as it is pretty. Act fast, though — I’d snag the Shinola x GiantMouse Brass Perlage Knife sooner rather than later. I don’t expect those 300 units to last very long.
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