Starlingear "Stealth" in a gleaming balaclava
The Starlingear Stealth Blade Checkered lanyard bead is a 2019 new release from Rick Maverick, founder of the American brand Starlingear. Before you is the latest design iteration of the famous Stealth line. We acquired this freshly cast custom bead directly from the maker's representative at Blade Show 2019 in Atlanta.
Rick is an unparalleled master of men's accessories. His stylish chains, massive rings, and vintage ashtrays surprise, delight, and bring a smile. But what resonates most with the knifemaking crowd are the brutal Starlingear lanyard beads — each one a charismatic character with its own personality and story.
Stealth is a stern, frowning skull — a serious and formidable presence. In the 2019 design, this brooding beauty has been adorned with a checkered pattern. The master chose white stainless steel for the bead — a metal with hypoallergenic and antiseptic properties. The bead is hand-polished to a mirror finish, while the checkered grooves and empty eye sockets are darkened with blackening, giving the cunning Stealth an especially expressive look.
Notice the skull's chin — it bears the company logo: the famous gear with the letter "S." The bead comes with a branded certificate of authenticity, signed by Rick Maverick himself.
The custom Stealth bead is crafted in the Starlingear Los Angeles workshop. Casting, polishing, blackening — every stage of creating this remarkable accessory is carried out by the master's own hands. This is absolute handcrafted jewelry.
The Stealth Blade Checkered lanyard bead will make a worthy companion for your favorite tactical knife or EDC.
