Kizer Cutlery Vanguard Azo Trestle Slipjoint Folding Knife 2.9" 14C28N Satin Clip Point Blade, Gray Titanium Handles with Brown Micarta Inlays
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Weight
Cons: None
Impressed
I am really impressed with this knife, the quality is very high. The blade is ground even, it has a nice polished finish, and is shave your face off sharp. The titanium handles make the knife feel light and the micarta inlays give it good grip. I love the sound it makes at half stop, it is equal to any Jack Wolf slip joint I own. It does not come with a leather slip, the MKM tool pouch works great.
Kizer Cutlery Vanguard Azo Trestle Slipjoint Folding Knife 2.9" 14C28N Satin Clip Point Blade, Gray Titanium Handles with Brown Micarta Inlays Terry
Zeeland, Mi
Oct 26, 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: Sheath
modern slipjoint perfection
I love this knife! Fit and finish are excellent. Nice walk and talk. I consider the clip point design the most useful for EDC. 14C28n is one of my favorite steels. Great for the outdoors. The knife came very sharp with a nice flat grind and thin at the edge although I may eventually convex the edge. The micarta finish has an excellent texture and feels great in the hand. I love the fact that there is no pocket clip, something I rarely use anyway and I also love the lanyard attachment point. With a small lanyard it makes it easy to draw out of a pocket sheath. The size is perfect for pocket carry. As EDC slipjoints go, Kizer knocked this one out of the park. I love the blend of modern materials and design but with classic slipjoint feel. It was out of stock when I ordered it but the wait was well worth it. If you like slipjoints, you will be thrilled with this one. As a suggestion though, I can see this exact same knife with a backlock. But, I'm not complaining. :)
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