Kansept Knives Tarkin Frame Lock Tiger Folding Knife [K1078A7]

Matthew Christensen's restrained folding design

Matthew Christensen designed the Tarkin with a clean, direct outline. A thumb disk and pivot-end tab provide alternative opening purchase, while the shaped titanium grip keeps the carrying form relatively simple. Patterned or anodized editions add surface detail without changing the need to match the blade geometry.

Blade, handle and carrying size

• Blade: 3.42" (86.77 mm) CPM-20CV stainless; BlackWash finish
• Handle: Tiger striped flamed titanium
• Mechanism: Framelock
• Pocket size: 4.38" (11.13cm) closed

Materials and cutting character

CPM 20CV is a powder-metallurgy stainless steel developed for wear and corrosion resistance. It is a useful choice when edge life through repeated cutting is a priority.

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.

Construction details

• Bearing pivot: Ceramic bearings support blade rotation around the pivot, adding a rolling interface to the opening action.

Specifications