Tempest Knives Mach71 X1 Edition Frame Lock Knife BB Ti (3.4" Belt Satin S90V)

This Knife

• Blade: Modified sheepsfoot blade made from S90V steel with a hollow grind and a belt satin finish.
• Opener: Thumb hole opener.
• Handle: Bead blast titanium handle with satin hardware.
• Lock: Sturdy and secure frame lock.
• Carry: Reversible tip-up carry pocket clip.

Tempest Knives Mach71 X1 Edition

On October 14, 1947, Captain Chuck Yeager strapped into the bright orange Bell X-1, an experimental aircraft modeled after a fifty-caliber machine gun bullet, and chased the horizon over the Mojave Desert. On that historic morning, the roar of the rocket engine gave way to a thunderous boom as Yeager shattered the sound barrier, forever altering the course of aviation history. The Tempest Knives Mach71 X1 Edition captures that exact spirit of boundary-breaking innovation, translating the legendary aircraft’s aerodynamic prowess into a masterclass of modern pocket cutlery.

The silhouette of the Mach71 X1 beautifully echoes the smooth, flowing, and hyper-aerodynamic profile of the historic rocket plane. It begins with a modified sheepsfoot blade forged from premium S90V steel. Known for its exceptional edge retention and wear resistance, this hollow ground blade offers a slicing edge that stays razor-sharp through demanding use. The sweeping spine of the blade initiates a clean, unbroken line that glides effortlessly into the contour of the handle, ensuring that the knife looks like it is moving at Mach 1 even when it is resting flat on a surface.

Constructed entirely from premium titanium, the handle continues the uninterrupted, fluid geometry of the design. To preserve the sleek and minimalist aesthetic of a supersonic fuselage, Tempest Knives utilized a frame lock mechanism and an integrated thumb hole opener. By eliminating bulky thumb studs or flipper tabs, the knife maintains its clean lines whether closed or deployed. To bring this sophisticated vision to life with flawless precision, Tempest Knives partnered with Kubey as the OEM. The Mach71 X1 Edition is more than a tool, it is a functional tribute to the golden age of flight, built for those who appreciate the intersection of historic engineering and precision craftsmanship.