Description
KUKI3738A1: Ki3738A1 Johan Jordaan Wharning Folding Knife - Brown Norplex UltreX Micarta
Kizer Cutlery
The Kizer Wharning, a standout creation by South African designer Johan Jordaan, is a masterclass in functional geometry. It centers around a surgical S45VN Wharncliffe blade that's essentially a laser for everyday tasks. Because of that straight edge and lowered tip, you get incredible control and contact, making it one of the best slicers in Kizer's current lineup. The handle is where things get really interesting - the mix of Aluminum and Norplex UltreX Micarta doesn't just look sophisticated in silver and brown; it provides a high-performance, textured grip that feels rock-solid in the hand. Deployment is a total breeze with the thumb studs, but the real star is the Button Liner Lock. It gives you the fidget-friendly ease of a button release while maintaining the structural integrity of a liner lock and finger-safe closing. It's a clean, balanced tool that feels as premium as it looks.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.40" (86.47 mm)
- Closed Length: 4.36" (110.77 mm)
- Overall Length: 7.77" (197.24 mm)
- Blade Material: S45VN Stainless Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.118" (3.0 mm)
- Blade Hardness: 60-61HRC
- Blade Style: Wharncliffe
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Blade Finish: Satin
- Handle Material: Silver Aluminum with Brown Norplex UltreX Micarta Inlays
- Locking Mechanism: Button Liner Lock
- Pivot Assembly: Bearings
- Weight: 3.72 oz. (105.4 g)
- Pocket Clip: Deep Carry Stainless Steel (Tip-Up, Right Carry)
- Designer: Johan Jordaan
- Made in China
UPC Code: 04558140
Pocket Clip
Includes a pocket clip for easy accessibility and a more secure carry.
Aluminum Handles
A solid, lightweight material that can be molded, textured or anodized to provide better grip under extreme conditions.
S45VN Stainless Steel
An evolution of the S30V family of steels, S45VN maintains the desired toughness of S35VN while achieving higher edge retention.
Kizer Cutlery Johan Jordaan Wharning Button Liner Lock Folding Knife 3.4" S45VN Satin Wharncliffe Blade, Silver Aluminum Handles with Brown Norplex UltreX Micarta Inlays
(2 reviews) 4.5 out of 5 stars
Kizer Cutlery Johan Jordaan Wharning Button Liner Lock Folding Knife 3.4" S45VN Satin Wharncliffe Blade, Silver Aluminum Handles with Brown Norplex UltreX Micarta Inlays
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Sheath, Weight
Cons: None
Worth the wait.
This thing was sold out everywhere while Knife Center still had it on preorder. The triangular stud surprisingly makes this really effortless to deploy. If Kizer drops another like this I’ll definitely be buying it. Love the blade.
Kizer Cutlery Johan Jordaan Wharning Button Liner Lock Folding Knife 3.4" S45VN Satin Wharncliffe Blade, Silver Aluminum Handles with Brown Norplex UltreX Micarta Inlays Mac
Commerce Ca
Jun 10, 2026
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Weight
Cons: Handle Material, Pocket Clip
Really good design, perfect blade and handle shape.
Great little knife, could be bigger at 3.60 inch blade. Upgrade steel to S45VN. Handle shape is exquisitely designed. Use titanium and carbon fiber inlay. Prefer Black dunes. Most importantly, it needs steps on the thumb deployment triangle and thicker blade stock and a reverse flick fuller. The outlined and chamfer edge are beautiful. It needs to be utilized more often.
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