Kansept Knives Echis Frame Lock Satin Folding Knife [K1071A1]

Johnathan Sibley's saw-scaled viper theme

The Echis takes its name and visual reference from the saw-scaled viper. Johnathan Sibley's frame-lock design combines textured surfaces with internal handle milling and several opening interfaces, including a blade eye and pivot-end tabs. The texture is part of the design's identity rather than a separate coating claim.

Blade, handle and carrying size

• Blade: 3.45" (87.63 mm) CPM S35VN stainless; satin finish
• Handle: Gray titanium
• Mechanism: Framelock
• Pocket size: 4.5" (11.43cm) 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.

The drop-point profile combines a curved cutting belly with a lowered tip, giving it a versatile outline for slicing and controlled point work.

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.

Framelock 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