Artisan Cutlery Archaeo Frame Lock Blue M390 Folding Knife [1821G-BUM]

A slender folding knife with a traditional visual line

The Archaeo uses a relatively slender blade and a long handle, giving it a different pocket presence from Artisan’s broad Proponent or Rhino-like utility forms. The blade’s cutting curve and defined point suit the small slicing and opening jobs of daily use.

The opening and release arrangement should be read for the actual Archaeo edition. Artisan has produced different sizes and materials under this name, so a similarly shaped Small Archaeo is a separate physical configuration.

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