ZOK Blades USA

ZOK “Zlatoust Weapons Company” Ltd (OOO “Zlatoustovskaya Oruzhejnaya Kompaniya”) was established in May 2001, in Zlatoust, Chelyabinsk region.

The company is one of the fastest-growing knife companies in Russia. The items manufactured at the factory are always in popular demand. Production volumes grow, and the enterprise creates new jobs. Along with experienced masters the factory attracts many young people. At the present moment ZOK employs 200 people.

The company produces highly-decorated artistic weapons. Today, ZOK honorably upholds the best traditions of prominent Zlatoust armorers. In addition to unique cold steel, ZOK workshops put out wine and cognac sets, cups, prizes, decorative souvenirs, pictures, home utensils, such as caskets, small chests, salvers, candlesticks, hunting and tourist knives and hatchets. Every item is hand-made, exclusive and unique. Steel tones coupled with pure gold and nickel makes the articles distinct and noble. Most pieces are made according to customized specifications.

The pieces made at “Zlatoust Weapons Company” Ltd not only represent works of art, but also have full functionality. Every piece carries the factory’s trademark, a logo of the company in the form of a winged steed, abbreviation “ZOK”.

ABOUT THE BLADES:

ZOK knives preserve their characteristics in any weather and climate conditions. Each knife goes through a multi-stage quality control process. The blades are manufactured from corrosion-resistant high-alloy steel of double electro slag and vacuum-arc remelting, which undergoes refinement nonmetallic inclusions and gas. The properties of steel include high hardness index, strength of 1700 Kilopascals, and resilience of 39 Joules per square centimeter. Additionally, the steel is resistant to sea and fresh water, 20% alkaline solutions, organic substances, preserved when heated up to 600 C, the blades are hardened up to HRC 58- 60.

ZOK also used the famous Damascus steel for its knives. The solid basis of traditional black Damask is laminated spring silicochromium steel 70C2XA. 1.7% Si and 0.4% Cr add high wear-resistance and a razor’s sharpness to the blade’s cutting edge. The quantity of layers is 320; the total proportion of solid layers is 70%, which of mild layers is 30%. Tempering hardness is HRC 58. To ensure the conditioning of the inner layers and enhance their strength, forging is followed by subcooling. Heat treatment in reduced gas medium and accurate temperature conditions guarantee the blade’s high mechanical and cutting properties.

ABOUT THE HANDLES:

Handles are mainly produced from the so-called warm materials, such as beech, walnut, birth burl, birch bark and leather. Each knife is completed with a leather sheath bearing the company’s logo and an individual package. If desired, the knife’s blade may be inscribed with some text or pattern according to a customer’s draft.

The uniqueness of ZOK items is reflected in the numerous awards, diplomas, and certificates the company received at exhibitions and trade shows including well-known international fairs where Zlatoust-edged weapons received recognition.

ALL PRODUCTS ARE CERTIFIED.