Kansept Knives Tipper Frame Lock Bronze Folding Knife [K1079A5]

Edgy Bladeworks' unusual utility profile

Scott Stills of Edgy Bladeworks developed the Tipper around an unconventional blade silhouette that still provides a practical working edge. Kansept's account relates the production model to a custom Tipper used by its designer. A contoured grip and thumb-stud opening turn that distinctive outline into a pocket folder.

Blade, handle and carrying size

• Blade: 3.38" (86 mm) CPM S35VN stainless; black stonewash finish
• Handle: Black anodized 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 Wharncliffe profile puts a straight working edge under a lowered point. It is especially useful for following a cut line and making controlled utility cuts on a surface.

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