Liong Mah Designs KUF 3.5 Kitchen Utility Folding Knife 3.5" CPM-MagnaCut Satin Blade, Contoured Titanium Handles - KnifeCenter Exclusive Release, Frame Lock
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Part #: LMDKUF35KCE | Liong Mah Designs
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LMDKUF35KCE: KUF 3.5 Kitchen Utility Folder - CPM-MagnaCut

Liong Mah Designs

Combining a previous culinary career at multiple prestigious NYC restaurants and a love for everyday carry knives, the original Kitchen Utility Folder was a landmark piece for Liong Mah. It is unique as it's one of the only folding knives on the market with a cutting edge that is lower than the handle.

The KUF 3.5 is the sweetheart size of the family with the updated monoblock construction. Pair that with a full flat ground blade made of CPM-MagnaCut steel and you have a knife built for a hard-working lifestyle. MagnaCut is known for its uncommon mix of edge retention and stainless qualities. It is built with a titanium monoblock construction inspired by Strider Knives, yielding enhanced strength and lightness. The KUF 3.5  is a confident companion and capable all-around cutting tool. 

This folding knife sports a flat grind, making the blade exceptionally sharp. This grind is perfect for pushing the entire knife into something, which is why you'll often see this grind used on chef's knives. The KUF 3.5 is a high-performance take on the original formula and will be your go-to for everyday carry. This KnifeCenter Exclusive Release in CPM-MagnaCut is the first 100 pieces available out of 300 total.

Specifications

  • Blade Length: 3.50"
  • Cutting Edge: 3.50"
  • Closed Length: 4.50"
  • Overall Length: 8.00"
  • Blade Material: CPM-MagnaCut Stainless Steel
  • Blade Thickness: 0.136"
  • Blade Style: Reverse Tanto
  • Blade Grind: Flat
  • Blade Finish: Satin
  • Handle Material: Monoblock Titanium
  • Handle Thickness: 0.488"
  • Locking Mechanism: Frame Lock
  • Pivot Assembly: Ceramic Bearings
  • Pocket Clip: Titanium (Tip-Up, Right Carry)
  • Weight: 4.87 oz.
  • Designer: Liong Mah
  • Made by Reate Knives in China

Related Categories

Liong Mah Designs, Liong Mah Designs KUF EDC Series, MagnaCut Blade Steel, Titanium Handle Material, Folding Knives, Folding Knives Frame Locks, Liong Mah

Badges

Product Clip Type Badge: Pocket Clip
Product Handle Badge: Titanium Handles
Product Semi Custom Badge: Semi-Custom
Product Steel Type Badge: MagnaCut
Product Lock Type Badge: Frame Lock

Customer Reviews

Liong Mah Designs KUF 3.5 Kitchen Utility Folding Knife 3.5" CPM-MagnaCut Satin Blade, Contoured Titanium Handles - KnifeCenter Exclusive Releaserated 4.000 stars out of 5 (3 reviews)
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Liong Mah Designs KUF 3.5 Kitchen Utility Folding Knife 3.5" CPM-MagnaCut Satin Blade, Contoured Titanium Handles - KnifeCenter Exclusive Release
rated 5 stars out of 5
Pinky
 Kentucky
Aug 26, 2025
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
Thank God it’s not a spydiechef.
Spydiechef. KUFLcn200🙄. Magnacut👌Lock Stick🙄. Lock (Smooth as silk🙌)Horrible Pocket Clip🙄. Great pocketclip&placement🙏Fit and finish🙄. Absolutely best fit&finish of any knife ive ever touched. Severely overpriced due to spyder-tax🤮To the review that compared this knife to a spidechef is laughable. This knife (KUF) is superior in every way. Heat treat spot on. Edge retention is no comparison between the 2. I’ve carried this knife on duty and in the kitchen since the day it arrived and it’s the cats meow. Mostly food use, but a few airbags and stropping is all it has taken to bring it back to hair popping sharp. Action is smooth as silk and no adjustments needed since I’ve had it. I sure can’t say that about the Spydiechef I gave away and laugh at my friend trying to figure out the lock stick 😂. As the heading says Thank God it’s not a Spydiechef. It’s a perfect tool built in perfect fashion.
Liong Mah Designs KUF 3.5 Kitchen Utility Folding Knife 3.5" CPM-MagnaCut Satin Blade, Contoured Titanium Handles - KnifeCenter Exclusive Release
rated 2 stars out of 5
Schuyler
 Greeley, Co
Jul 28, 2025
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Overall Quality
Cons: Handle Feel, Lock Type, Pocket Clip
It's no spydiechef
On paper, the KUF 3.5 reads like a love letter to the SpydieChef—with its long, flat-ground blade, titanium scales, and kitchen-friendly geometry—but in practice, it’s less an homage and more a bold reinterpretation. Unfortunately, it also reveals some of the inherent difficulty in walking that fine line between inspiration and imitation.But if you’ve ever held a SpydieChef, the silhouette will look suspiciously familiar—a graceful curve from pivot to tip, a neutral handle, and a long, food-slicing blade. Whether intentional or not, the KUF 3.5 invites comparison—and not always in its favor.The handle, while attractive, feels less intuitive in hand, particularly during prolonged use. The absence of deep contouring and the choice of a flat, blockier profile makes the KUF feel more like a folder with a kitchen-style blade rather than a true folding kitchen tool. The SpydieChef, by contrast, melts into the hand during use, thanks to Spyderco’s thoughtful attention to grip, choil placement, and balance.
Liong Mah Designs KUF 3.5 Kitchen Utility Folding Knife 3.5" CPM-MagnaCut Satin Blade, Contoured Titanium Handles - KnifeCenter Exclusive Release
rated 5 stars out of 5
Pinky
 Kentucky
Mar 16, 2025
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight
Cons: None
Excellent
Excellent in every way possible. F@F perfect. Shaving sharp out of box. Great small kitchen/camp cooking knife. Versatile enough for edc. Very good ergonomics. Strong detent. Can not say enough good about this knife. Also a shout out to knife center for having it in my mailbox in 2 days from placing order.
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