North Mountain Blade KickStop Chop

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The North Mountain Blade KickStop Chop blends traditional Japanese blade design with modern innovation. Its hidden KickStop flipper offers smooth, rapid deployment, while the reinforced tanto blade delivers serious cutting and piercing power. Milled scales and a secure liner lock ensure solid grip and reliability, making this a standout pocket knife built for strength, speed, and clean aesthetics.
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North Mountain Blade KickStop Chop Plus Liner Lock Flipper Knife 3.75" SLD Hamon Tanto Blade, M… our price: $130.00
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North Mountain Blade KickStop Chop FAQ

The North Mountain Blade KickStop Chop series features a specialized Lee Williams KickStop flipper that offers rapid deployment while maintaining a clean, streamlined profile. These knives are designed for durability, utilizing tough steels and ergonomic handles built for heavy-use tasks.

What is the KickStop flipper mechanism?
The KickStop is a patented design by Lee Williams where the flipper tab is independent of the blade rather than being a part of it. When you deploy the knife, the tab rotates and hides inside the handle once the blade is locked, providing a cleaner look and a more comfortable grip without a protruding tab in the way.
What type of steel does the KickStop Chop series use?
This series offers various high-performance steels depending on the specific model, including SLD Magic and ZDP-189. The SLD Magic steel used in the Chop Plus is a modified D2 derivative that provides significantly more toughness and more reliable hardness than standard D2, making it an excellent choice for hard-use blades.
What blade shape is featured on these knives?
The North Mountain Blade KickStop Chop series utilizes a reinforced tanto blade shape. This geometry is designed to provide high piercing power and strength at the tip while maintaining enough edge for versatile cutting and slicing.
What are the handle and lock options for the KickStop Chop?
The series includes variants with either milled G10 handles and an inset liner lock or blasted titanium handles with a frame lock. The G10 versions are designed with a thicker, contoured profile for a secure grip during heavy tasks, while the titanium models offer a more premium, slimmed-down aesthetic with optional carbon fiber inlays.
Is the KickStop Chop series designed for heavy use?
Yes, the KickStop Chop is specifically built for hard use, featuring thick blade stock and substantial handle materials. The use of SLD Magic steel in particular emphasizes toughness and durability, allowing the blade to withstand more abuse than typical EDC folders without sacrificing structural integrity.