DEEP DIVE 20.5
BY COLORFUL FILTH
One of my favorite types of projects to work on are those that let be be as creative as possible. Along with my good friends and expert knife makers at Northern Knives, I have been able to turn my wild art ideas into tangible, functional pieces of art!
NORTHERN KNIVES COLLABORATION:
THE DEEP DIVE 20.5
Earlier this year, we ventured back into deep space. This time around, we return to the depths of the ocean for an epic (and admittedly ridiculous) battle between shark, man, and squid.
Designed as a successor to 2020’s “Scuba Chef,” the Deep Dive 20.5 continues our exploration beneath the sea through the eyes of a familiar figure—the vintage deep sea diver.
When we chose the AD20.5 as the platform for our latest collaboration, it seemed only natural to tie in the incredible technology (and name) of the shark lock into the overall concept. The Demko team has worked hard to develop an iconic tool with a unique fin-like mechanism, and that level of creative ingenuity inspired me to take this idea and personify it in a fun and vibrant way.
The show side scale depicts a wounded diver caught in a fierce battle between a shark and a giant squid, a nod to another one of our collaborations, the Kraken Kwaiken. On the clip side, you’ll find a diver who has lost his battle, surrounded by gory filigree and floating away from the damaged dive bell that delivered him to his ultimate demise.
Every time I have the opportunity to collaborate with NK, it pushes me to step outside the box and do my best to one-up my previous ideas. Let’s face it—these projects are WEIRD, but sometimes it’s good to get a little weird and not take ourselves too seriously!
Close up detail shot of the Shark + Diver death match
As always, I want to thank all of you for the support and enthusiasm that make these projects possible. For more than five years, this community has been a home to me, and the genuine excitement and good vibes surrounding these projects genuinely means the world.
GALLERY
Northern Knives x Colorful Filth Demko AD 20.5 show side
Northern Knives x Colorful Filth Demko AD 20.5 clip side
Northern Knives x Colorful Filth Demko AD 20.5 close up
THE NORTHERN KNIVES X COLORFUL FILTH "DEEP DIVE 20.5" WAS RELEASED ON SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2024.
Pre-orders now open
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DETAILS
Non-contact surfaces have been cerakoted sea foam green
Optional shipwrecked thumbstud available at checkout
Blue Cerakoted blade complete with bubble engravings to emphasize the underwater theme
Color matched screws designed to blend in seamlessly with the scale artwork
THE DEEP DIVE 20.5 LIVESTREAM REVEAL
Tune in with me and the Northern Knives team as we discuss the concept and the intricate processes behind the Colorfulfilth X Northern Knives Deep Dive 20.5.
PREVIOUS NORTHERN KNIVES COLLABORATIONS:
Take a look at what we have done in the past! These projects would be impossible without the support of the knife collecting community. Thank you so much for allowing the success of these previous custom runs!
Northern Knives x Colorful Filth "Tarot" Kizer Uprising
Northern Knives x Colorful Filth "Kraken" Boker Kwaiken
Northern Knives x Colorful Filth "Scuba-Chef" Spyderco Spydiechef
Northern Knives x Colorful Filth "Spaced Out Bugout" Benchmade Bugout
Northern Knives x Colorful Filth "The Fallen" Spyderco PM2
Northern Knives x Colorful Filth "Interstellar Space Bar" Lynch Prybar
NEVER MISS
A KNIFE.
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