Artisan Cutlery Apache Nomad Frame Lock Black M Folding Knife [1813G-BKM]

A shaped folding knife with a defined front grip

The Apache Nomad has a strongly shaped handle and a working blade with a defined point and slicing belly. The front of the grip establishes a clear hand position behind the edge rather than leaving the knife as a straight metal slab.

Artisan has used different materials and locking constructions within the Nomad range. A titanium/M390 frame-lock edition is physically different from the D2/composite liner-lock version, so the named steel and handle construction matter as much as the shared design.

Opening and lock operation

Part of the metal handle itself forms the locking bar. It moves behind the open blade and is pushed aside to release it, giving the mechanism a direct, exposed interface along the handle.

Steel and maintenance

M390 is a powder-metallurgy stainless steel with high wear resistance and good corrosion resistance. Its appeal is an edge that resists abrasive wear during repeated cutting; regular light maintenance helps avoid a more demanding full resharpening.

Handle construction

Titanium provides a corrosion-resistant metal structure. Anodizing and surface machining change its appearance and contact texture; they are different treatments from adding a separate grip scale or inlay.

Supplied equipment

Black nylon zippered storage case.

Specifications