Description
The Tenable Heron B2124V3 is a thoughtfully designed outdoor folding knife featuring real 110-layer Water Ripple Damascus steel and a beadblasted aluminum handle with micro milling. Designed by Johan Jordaan — a South African knife enthusiast inspired by time spent fishing along rivers — the Heron blends practical outdoor utility with the visual appeal of authentic patterned Damascus. Its leaf-shaped drop point blade and neutral ergonomic handle make it equally capable on the water, at camp, or in everyday carry.
Features
- 3.13" Water Ripple Damascus Drop Point Blade — Real 110-layer JD-110 Damascus forged from 10Cr15CoMoV and 9Cr18MoV steels. The broad leaf-shaped profile delivers excellent control for slicing, carving, and outdoor utility tasks.
- Beadblasted Aluminum Handle with Micro Milling — Neutral shaping ensures a natural, secure grip for all hand sizes. Textured aluminum provides solid traction whether fishing, camping, or doing fieldwork.
- Crossbar Lock — Strong, reliable lockup with both an opening hole and crossbar mechanism. Supports thumb-roll or reverse-flick deployment for smooth, versatile one-handed opening.
- Johan Jordaan Design — Crafted by a passionate South African designer who taught himself CAD to bring his knife concepts to life. The Heron reflects his philosophy of balancing aesthetics with practical outdoor function.
- Authentic Damascus Pattern — Genuine forged Damascus steel with real visual movement across the blade surface — not a laser-printed pattern.
Specifications
| Overall Length | 7.09" / 180mm |
| Blade Length | 3.13" / 79.5mm |
| Blade Thickness | 0.125" / 3.2mm |
| Blade Material | 110-Layer Water Ripple Damascus (JD-110) |
| Blade Style | Drop Point |
| Blade Grind | Flat Grind |
| Handle Material | Beadblasted Aluminum with Micro Milling |
| Lock Type | Crossbar Lock |
| Weight | 3.69 oz / 104.5g |
| Model Number | B2124V3 |
| Designer | Johan Jordaan |
What makes the Tenable Heron B2124V3 unique?
The Tenable Heron B2124V3 stands out for offering real 110-layer Damascus steel at an accessible price point. The JD-110 Damascus is forged from 10Cr15CoMoV and 9Cr18MoV — genuine patterned steel, not a laser etching — paired with a practical leaf-shaped drop point profile designed by Johan Jordaan for outdoor utility tasks.
What is the Damascus steel in the Tenable Heron B2124V3?
The Tenable Heron B2124V3 uses JD-110 Damascus steel, a Chinese-made 110-layer Damascus forged from 10Cr15CoMoV and 9Cr18MoV stainless steels. This is authentic patterned Damascus with real visual movement — not a laser-printed pattern. The water ripple pattern gives the blade distinctive aesthetics alongside solid cutting performance.
How does the Tenable Heron B2124V3 open and lock?
The Tenable Heron B2124V3 uses a crossbar lock mechanism. The crossbar lock provides strong, secure lockup and supports both thumb-roll and reverse-flick one-handed opening via the blade hole. It's a reliable and accessible lock well-suited for everyday carry and outdoor use.
How does the Tenable Heron B2124V3 compare to other Heron variants?
All Tenable Heron models share Johan Jordaan's leaf-shaped drop point design and crossbar lock. The B2124V3 is the Damascus variant with beadblasted aluminum handle — visually the most striking in the Heron lineup. Other Heron variants use Nitro-V steel and differ in handle material (G10 or aluminum in various colors).
Where can I buy the Tenable Heron B2124V3?
The Tenable Heron B2124V3 is available at Going Gear, an authorized Tenable dealer. Going Gear ships from the US and provides full Tenable warranty support.