Artisan Cutlery Proponent Frame Lock Blue Folding Knife [1820G-BU03]

A broad blade with a substantial folding handle

The Proponent is deliberately more substantial than a slim gentleman’s folder. Its broad blade and long, strongly shaped handle give the cutting edge a large supporting grip and a distinctly mechanical appearance.

The size is worth considering as part of the carrying choice rather than judging the blade alone. Metal frame-lock and composite-handle configurations share the family name, so their release mechanism, weight and scale construction should be compared separately.

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

S35VN is a powder-metallurgy stainless steel developed to balance wear resistance with toughness. It gives this blade a useful combination of edge life and resistance to corrosion for everyday cutting.

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