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Offered for sale is a beautiful and highly collectible William Henry T09-CF Kestrel folding knife from the original production period of October 1999 through October 2004, as documented in William Henry’s official product archive.
This discontinued early-generation William Henry knife features a hand-rubbed ATS-34 stainless-steel blade, genuine twill-weave carbon-fiber handle scales, an aerospace-grade titanium frame, a titanium liner lock, and a purple-blue anodized titanium pocket clip.
The knife has never been carried or sharpened and includes its original William Henry Fine Knives box and manufacturer’s information card.
Manufacturer-Verified Specifications:
• Manufacturer: William Henry Fine Knives
• Model: T09-CF Kestrel
• Production Dates: October 1999–October 2004
• Production Type: Regular production; now discontinued
• Blade Steel: ATS-34 stainless steel
• Blade Hardness: RC 59–60
• Blade Length: Approximately 2⅛ inches
• Closed Length: Approximately 2⅞ inches
• Overall Open Length: Approximately 5 inches
• Blade Finish: Hand-rubbed satin
• Handle Material: Twill-weave carbon fiber
• Frame: Aerospace-grade titanium
• Locking Mechanism: Titanium liner lock
• Pocket Clip: Purple-blue anodized titanium
• Opening Mechanism: Knurled thumb stud
• Construction: Stainless-steel fittings and Teflon bushings
• Weight: Approximately 0.8–0.9 ounces
Condition Details:
• Pre-owned and in excellent overall condition
• Never carried or sharpened
• Blade appears to retain its original factory edge and hand-rubbed satin finish
• Blade and handle are tight and secure
• Titanium liner lock engages properly and functions as intended
• Carbon-fiber handle scales are in excellent condition
• Anodized titanium pocket clip is intact and retains its purple-blue finish
• Minor surface marks or slight discoloration may be present from age and storage
• Blade tip is intact
• Includes the original William Henry box and manufacturer’s information card
• Original box shows minor age-related storage wear
Collector Information:
The William Henry T09-CF Kestrel is a discontinued early-production design manufactured between October 1999 and October 2004.
Featuring premium materials, precision craftsmanship, and an exceptionally lightweight design, this knife represents an earlier generation of William Henry’s fine folding knives.
Its original carbon-fiber construction, ATS-34 steel, aerospace-grade titanium frame, and anodized titanium pocket clip make it an appealing piece for William Henry enthusiasts and collectors.
The original labeled box and manufacturer’s literature are included.
Photography & Color Disclosure:
All photographs were taken with an iPhone 16 Pro Max using the Neutral photographic setting under Amazon Basics Portable Foldable Photo Studio LED lights at 5600K daylight-balanced lighting. Actual colors may vary depending on lighting conditions and display settings.
Smoke-Free Environment:
This item comes from a smoke-free environment.
Please carefully examine all photographs, as they are part of the description and show the exact knife, box, and paperwork you will receive.