The Rainy Vallotton Tempest Custom Automatic is a new direct-from-maker custom knife from one of the most respected families in American automatic knife making. This Tempest features a dramatic Baker Forge Tsunami-Mai blade, matching Baker Forge Tsunami-Mai bolsters, Mammoth Ivory handle scales, and a titanium and 440C chassis. Finished on 04-27-2026, this collector-grade automatic brings together exotic handle material, bold pattern-welded steel, and Rainy Vallotton’s signature mechanical style.
The Tempest has a strong art-knife presence without losing the clean functional lines collectors expect from a Vallotton automatic. The flowing Tsunami-Mai pattern creates a rich blue, purple, bronze, and black visual effect across the blade and bolsters, while the Mammoth Ivory handle scales add a refined natural contrast. The result is a high-end custom automatic with both mechanical pedigree and premium collector appeal.
Rainy Vallotton Tempest with Baker Forge Tsunami-Mai
The centerpiece of this Rainy Vallotton Tempest Custom Automatic is the Baker Forge Tsunami-Mai blade. The pattern has a flowing, wave-like look that suits the Tempest name and gives the knife immediate visual movement. Matching Baker Forge Tsunami-Mai bolsters and end-cap details tie the entire build together, creating a cohesive custom presentation from blade tip to handle end.
The Mammoth Ivory handle scales give this piece a clean, elevated look. The light handle material creates strong contrast against the vivid Tsunami-Mai blade and bolsters, while purple-toned hardware and the matching pivot accent add depth without overpowering the build. At 8.75 inches overall, with a 4-inch blade and 6.2-ounce weight, this Tempest has a substantial feel while remaining refined and balanced.
Rainy Vallotton and the Vallotton Family Legacy
Rainy Vallotton is a second-generation custom knifemaker in the legendary Vallotton family, a name closely tied to American custom automatics, dual-action folders, scale-release mechanisms, and precision mechanical knife work. Rainy learned within the legacy shaped by his father, Butch Vallotton, and continues that tradition through handmade automatic knives, exotic materials, and collector-focused custom builds.
The Vallotton name now spans three generations of knifemaking, with Rainy and the next generation continuing the family’s reputation for mechanical innovation and refined custom work. Collectors value Rainy Vallotton knives because they combine practical deployment, rare materials, limited handmade production, and strong provenance. This Tempest reflects that appeal with direct-from-maker condition, a signed Certificate of Authenticity, Baker Forge Tsunami-Mai steel, Mammoth Ivory, and a documented completion date.
Specifications
- Maker: Rainy Vallotton
- Model: Tempest
- Source: New from the Knifemaker
- Action: Automatic
- Blade: Baker Forge Tsunami-Mai
- Bolsters: Baker Forge Tsunami-Mai
- Handle Scales: Mammoth Ivory
- Chassis: Titanium and 440C
- Overall Length: 8.75″
- Blade Length: 4″
- Weight: 6.2 oz.
- Certificate: Signed Certificate of Authenticity included
- Made By: Rainy Vallotton
- Designed By: Rainy Vallotton
- Date Finished: 04-27-2026
- Condition: New from the knifemaker
Video Introduction: Vallotton Tempest
This short video features the Rainy Vallotton Tempest Custom Automatic, new from the knifemaker and built with a Baker Forge Tsunami-Mai blade, matching Tsunami-Mai bolsters, Mammoth Ivory handle scales, and a titanium and 440C chassis. Finished on 04-27-2026 and accompanied by its signed Certificate of Authenticity, this Tempest reflects the Vallotton family’s three-generation legacy in custom automatic knife making.
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