Ketuo Beetle Pocket Knife Crystalized Gold Titanium (0.9" Satin M390)

This Knife

• Blade: Spear point blade made from M390 steel with a satin finish.
• Opener: A rotating gear-linked scale drives the blade through a smooth circular arc, with synchronized gears and a subtle detent guiding both the opening and closing in one fluid motion.
• Handle: A compact, crystalized gold titanium frame with exposed gears that move like a miniature skeleton watch, combining mechanical charm with a sturdy, pocket-friendly form.
• Carry: Can easily and discreetly be carried in your pocket, or as a neck knife with a bead chain necklace.

Ketuo Beetle

The Ketuo Beetle is a compact mechanical marvel that turns the simple act of opening a knife into a miniature piece of kinetic art. Its unique gear-linked rotating scale deploys the blade through a smooth, clock-hand-like arc, driven by exposed synchronized gears reminiscent of a skeleton watch, the kind that lets you admire its inner workings as they move. As you rotate the top scale, the gears engage and carry the blade outward in a single continuous sweep, while a discreet detent anchors the blade when closed and adds a satisfying break into motion. Reversing the rotation sends the blade home along the same guided path, completing a mechanism that is as intuitive as it is mesmerizing. Closed, the bottom edge of the blade peeks out in a way that cleverly mimics the mandibles of a beetle, giving the knife its name and distinct character.

Despite its playful engineering and stunning aesthetics, the Beetle is more than a conversation piece; it is a surprisingly capable everyday tool. Its ultra-compact footprint slips effortlessly into a pocket or hangs comfortably from a neck lanyard or ball chain, making it easy to keep on you at all times. And while it looks like precision jewelry, it is built for practical, light EDC tasks, offering real utility in a form that feels as good to use as it is to watch in motion.