Kansept Knives KTC3 Frame Lock Blue Titanium Folding Knife [K1031A3]

Koch Tools' hooked blade concept in a folder

Justin Koch's KTC3 uses a blade outline that Kansept compares to an eagle's talon. The strongly hooked geometry gives it a visibly different cutting path from a conventional drop point. The folding construction covers the cutting edge inside the handle for carrying. The blade shape, steel and handle finish should be considered together when comparing this specialized profile with a general utility folder.

Blade, handle and carrying size

• Blade: 2.69" (68.2 mm) CPM S35VN stainless; satin finish
• Handle: Blue anodized titanium
• Mechanism: Frame Lock
• Pocket size: 4" (10.16cm) closed

Materials and cutting character

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.

Titanium gives the handle a corrosion-resistant metal structure. The color and surface treatment describe its finish; they do not change the underlying handle metal.

Frame Lock explained

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.

Specifications