Blade HQ Exclusive!
Inspired by the cairns used by travelers to help navigate and guide them, the Blade HQ exclusive QSP Cairn was designed to be a reliable and dutiful companion for whatever journey life takes you on!
This Knife
- Blade: Recurve blade made from S90V steel with a satin & stonewash finish.
- Opener: Thumb stud opener for smooth one-handed operation.
- Handle: Denim micarta handle scales with bronze hardware and black aluminum bolsters.
- Lock: Button liner lock for dependable blade lockup.
- Carry: Reversible tip-up carry wire pocket clip.
QSP Cairn
A cairn (pronounced “kehrn”) is a man-made stack of stones used to guide travelers across uncertain or difficult terrain. Inspired by the cairns he has relied on while exploring Utah’s West Desert, designer Dallas Ray created the Cairn to serve the same purpose: to be a dependable companion wherever life’s trail may lead. An avid hiker, outdoorsman, grandfather, and EDC enthusiast, Dallas designed the Cairn to balance real-world performance with everyday practicality. Its 3.1" CPM S90V recurve blade delivers excellent edge retention and versatile cutting performance, whether you’re handling tasks on the trail or cutting zip ties from the grandkids’ birthday presents. As a father and grandfather, Dallas values dependable quality at a reasonable price. With handsome Micarta or shredded carbon fiber inlays, the Cairn is easy on the pocketbook and looks sharp in the pocket—dad joke fully intended. Each Cairn also includes an original sticker hand-drawn. No AI, just creativity from the very human, and very talented artist Swampist arts.
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