Corrie Schoeman Custom D-Fuse Liner Lock Knife with San Mai Blade and Titanium/Carbon Fiber Handle

The Corrie Schoeman Custom D-Fuse is a preowned, mint-condition, handmade South African liner lock folder with a 3.05-inch San Mai blade forged by Ettienne van Rensburg, a carbon fiber and textured titanium handle set on black G10, and a smooth ball-bearing front flipper action. This is a one-of-a-kind custom knife from Corrie Schoeman, a respected South African maker known for blending functional folder design with artistic materials, stacked construction, and exceptional handmade detail.

This D-Fuse has a sleek, modern profile with strong visual contrast. The San Mai blade has a dramatic center core and clean grind geometry, while the handle combines dark carbon fiber, textured titanium, and black G10 in a layered construction that feels distinctly Schoeman. The blue anodized backspacer is engraved with Corrie Schoeman, adding maker provenance and visual depth along the spine.

Corrie Schoeman Custom D-Fuse with San Mai Blade

The Corrie Schoeman Custom D-Fuse is built around a compact but highly refined San Mai blade. The 3.05-inch blade has a 2.90-inch cutting edge, 1.06-inch blade height at the heel, and a fine distal taper from 0.12 inches near the bolster to 0.03 inches near the tip. That gives the knife a strong cutting profile while preserving the elegance collectors expect from a handmade custom folder.

The blade was forged by Ettienne van Rensburg, adding another layer of South African custom knife appeal. The San Mai construction gives the blade a bold layered look, with a visible transition line that runs through the profile. The result is a knife that feels both highly functional and visually elevated.

Handmade South African Folder by Corrie Schoeman

Corrie Schoeman is a seasoned custom knifemaker from Bloemfontein in South Africa’s Free State province. His knifemaking journey began more than 50 years ago through martial arts, hand tools, and a self-taught approach to making functional blades. Over time, he became known for handmade folding knives with smooth action, detailed liners and backstraps, stacked construction, and artistic material combinations.

This D-Fuse reflects that legacy well. It has the compact precision of a modern front flipper, the layered build quality associated with Schoeman’s style, and the collectible presence of a true one-off handmade folder. At only 3.40 ounces, it is light and refined, yet the titanium, carbon fiber, G10, and San Mai blade give it a premium custom feel.

Specifications

• Maker: Corrie Schoeman
• Model: D-Fuse Folder
• Condition: Preowned in Mint Condition
• Country of Origin: South Africa
• Knife Type: Handmade Custom Folding Knife
• Lock Type: Liner Lock
• Opening Style: Front Flipper
• Pivot: Ball Bearing Pivot
• Blade Length: 3.05″
• Cutting Edge: 2.90″
• Overall Length: 7.20″
• Blade Height at Heel: 1.06″
• Blade Thickness Near Bolster: 0.12″
• Blade Thickness at Midpoint: 0.11″
• Blade Thickness Near Tip: 0.03″
• Blade Material: San Mai
• Blade Forged By: Ettienne van Rensburg
• Handle Material: Carbon Fiber and Textured Titanium on Black G10
• Backspacer: Blue Anodized Backspacer with Corrie Schoeman Mark
• Weight: 3.40 oz.
• Designer: Corrie Schoeman
• Build Type: Handmade and One-of-a-Kind

Video Introduction: Schoeman D-Fuse

This short video features the Corrie Schoeman Custom D-Fuse, a preowned mint-condition handmade South African liner lock folder with a San Mai blade forged by Ettienne van Rensburg, carbon fiber and textured titanium handle construction set on black G10, front flipper deployment, ball-bearing pivot action, blue anodized backspacer, and one-of-a-kind custom build quality.

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