This Knife
- Blade: Satin and stonewash hawkbill blade made of Sandvik 14C28N steel.
- Opener: Dual thumb studs for fast deployment.
- Handle: Brown G-10 handle with mantis design.
- Lock: Liner lock for strong lockup.
- Carry: Wire tip-up pocket clip.
Mantidae
Get your mitts on this insectoid EDC, and you'll half expect it to start fluttering on your palm. The Mantidae design, after all, is based on designer Lucas' pet praying mantis. Ostap Hel helped twelve-year-old Lucas with his design, and the claw-like hawkbill blade pairs wonderfully with scales that resemble mantis segmentation. The pocket knife blade shape is particularly well-suited to pull cuts. The thumb studs deploy your hawkbill quickly, and the liner lock is pleasingly sturdy. Whether you choose a plain-edged Mantidae or one of Bestech Knives' first serrated blades, you'll love this new addition to your pocket crew.
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