Description
MKMMKYPGBKB: MKM Yipper - Black G10
MKM Maniago Knife Makers
The Yipper Folding Knife, designed by Ben Petersen and expertly crafted by MKM, stands as a versatile and compact everyday carry (EDC) tool. Its CPM-Magnacut stainless steel blade ensures reliable cutting performance, featuring a sheepsfoot design for precision in various tasks, coupled with an attractive appearance. The G10 handle provides a secure grip, reinforced by stainless steel elements for enhanced durability. Boasting an ambidextrous Crossbar Lock mechanism and a dual thumb stud opening system, this knife seamlessly combines functionality with a compact design suitable for everyone. Yet another dynamite design from the skilled hands of Ben Petersen.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 2.83" (72 mm)
- Closed Length: 3.98" (101 mm)
- Overall Length: 6.81" (173 mm)
- Blade Material: CPM-Magnacut Stainless Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.098" (2.5 mm)
- Blade Hardness: 61-63HRC
- Blade Style: Sheepsfoot
- Blade Finish: Black Top Shield
- Handle Material: Black G10
- Locking Mechanism: Crossbar Lock
- Pocket Clip: Deep Carry (Tip-Up, Right/Left Carry)
- Weight: 2.29 oz. (65 g)
- Designer: Ben Petersen
- Made in Maniago, Italy by Fox Knives
UPC Code: 8057977532234
G10 Handles
Formed in a sheet under high pressure by combining fiberglass and an epoxy resin binder. These handles are lightweight and shaped to ensure a solid grip.
MagnaCut
A revolution in powder-metallurgy, this is the first steel to combine high degrees of edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance all in one remarkable alloy.
MKM Ben Petersen Yipper Crossbar Lock Folding Knife 2.83" CPM-MagnaCut Black Top Shield Sheepsfoot Blade, Black G10 Handles
(3 reviews) 3.7 out of 5 stars
MKM Ben Petersen Yipper Crossbar Lock Folding Knife 2.83" CPM-MagnaCut Black Top Shield Sheepsfoot Blade, Black G10 Handles E. Quinonez
Los Angeles, CA
Mar 12, 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
Great EDC/running buddy/small knife
Overall happy with my knife, I still get excited to use it everytime I pull it out and flick it open. I purchased one in blue for myself last summer and the only issue I had was the thumb stud being too thin and making a quick deploy irritating. MKM addresses the issue by sending you a thicker thumb stud and a tool to maintain and modify your new babes.However, when I purchased this knife I'm reviewing for a brother as a gift, the box arrived open (seeing as the sticker was already peeled I felt no shame looking inside) and the only piece missing was that thicker thumb stud. Just not a good look on either of our sides.Now as I look to upgrade my fixed blade everyday carry, I will not look for it on Knife Center, lest I end up with a bare blade.It's a great knife only with the thicker thumb stud normally sold with.
MKM Ben Petersen Yipper Crossbar Lock Folding Knife 2.83" CPM-MagnaCut Black Top Shield Sheepsfoot Blade, Black G10 Handles Dean
Kettering, Oh
Mar 29, 2024
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
Great Action
The action on the clutch lock is fantastic!
MKM Ben Petersen Yipper Crossbar Lock Folding Knife 2.83" CPM-MagnaCut Black Top Shield Sheepsfoot Blade, Black G10 Handles 19Fi$Hy99
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Mar 24, 2024
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Pocket Clip, Weight
Cons: Overall Quality
Flawed
I love Ben’s designs and have supported his knife making journey from the beginning. That being said his team including MKM overlooked their basic product testing and quality control process. The blade edge comes in contact with the barrel spacer while swinging the blade closed due to over travel. Now I have a chip out of my blade edge and the barrel spacer has the coating missing where the blade edge comes in contact with it. Luckily I saw that MKM released a video on Instagram stating the “quick fix” for this issue. I know they are sending out bigger thumb studs for those of us that purchased the first run of these knives after completing the required application form so Knife Center will send out the bigger thumb stud. I am really disappointed that I spent $140 on this knife and now I have to complete the “quick fix” myself by taking the thumb stud off and replacing it with a new bigger thumb stud. I can see another problem using the bigger thumb studs over time. Yes it will stop the blade from contacting the barrel spacer but what happens to the G10 scale after repeated closing of the metal thumb studs slamming into the G10 scales? You guessed it, it is going to ruin the scales eventually.
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