Kubey Pard Button Lock Blue Folding Knife [KUB423B]

Maksim Epifantsev's modified clip-point folder

The Pard uses a modified clip-point blade and a compact folding grip, with thumb studs providing deployment purchase. Maksim Epifantsev's design keeps the carrying layout direct: a clip for the pocket and a lanyard hole for another attachment option. The particular point geometry distinguishes it from related drop-point designs.

Blade, handle and carrying size

• Blade: 3.15" (80 mm) 14C28N Sandvik stainless; satin finish
• Handle: Tiffany blue G10
• Mechanism: Button Lock
• Pocket size: 4.17" (106 mm) closed

Materials and cutting character

14C28N is a stainless knife steel developed around edge stability, corrosion resistance and straightforward resharpening. It is a practical choice for a knife that sees regular cutting and routine touch-ups.

G10 is a fiberglass-and-resin composite. Its layered construction gives the scales a durable structure, while the actual machining and surface texture determine how the grip feels in hand.

Button Lock explained

The external button releases the blade lock for closing. The button is a lock control; the opening method remains the one shown for this model, rather than being defined by the word “button.”

Construction details

• Bearing pivot: Ceramic bearings support blade rotation around the pivot, adding a rolling interface to the opening action.
• Clip placement: The reversible pocket clip lets you change the carrying side. That affects pocket placement; it does not by itself change the lock-release design.

Specifications