The Ketuo Woody is the definitive answer for the practical everyday carry enthusiast who demands highly efficient, slicey performance in a compact frame but is tired of heavy, bulky folders that weigh down their pockets. Designed by Mantis Bladeworks and manufactured by Ketuo, this specialized tool marks a completely different style compared to heavy titanium tactical builds. Instead, the Woody is engineered as an ultra-lightweight "fifth pocket" EDC companion. Inspired by the precision and geometry of a woodpecker, it utilizes high-rigidity, translucent amber PEI (commonly known as Ultem) handle scales. This modern material choice shaves the overall weight down to a mere 2.76 ounces, providing an eye-catching, modern look without sacrificing structural integrity.
Using this knife solves the frustration of carrying miniature folders that lack deployment options or suffer from thick, wedge-like blade geometry that tears through material rather than slicing it cleanly. It delivers that "expert-to-peer" pride of ownership, showcasing a highly customized, modified spear point profile paired with an aggressive top harpoon swedge. This distinctive, bird-inspired architecture mimics the precise, angled beak of a woodpecker, creating an eye-catching profile that commands attention every time it leaves your pocket.
In a fast-paced daily cutting layout or detail-oriented task space, the Woody operates with fluid manual speed. It functions as a highly efficient dual-deployment folder riding on premium ceramic ball bearings. You can fire the 2.72-inch Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel blade open instantly using either the traditional, perfectly tuned thumb stud on the blade flat or by rolling your finger backward across the textured front flipper tab protruding from the handle.
Once fully deployed, a robust internal steel liner lock snaps securely into place behind the blade tang to eliminate play. The specialized harpoon spine forms a natural, tactical thumb rest, giving you enhanced leverage and pinpoint control during precision detail work. The thin, high-slicey grind of the 0.12-inch-thick steel glides cleanly through cardboard, plastic, and everyday packaging. When the job is done, disengaging the liner lock allows the blade to swing shut smoothly, sitting flush within its lightweight frame. With a closed length of just 3.58 inches and a minimalist 3Cr stainless steel pocket clip, it slips discreetly into your coin pocket completely unnoticed.
Key Benefits
- Sandvik 14C28N Stainless Steel: High-performance blade steel formulated for excellent edge retention, high corrosion resistance, and structural toughness.
- Ultra-Lightweight Amber PEI: Translucent Ultem handle scales provide exceptional frame rigidity and high impact resistance while minimizing pocket weight.
- Woodpecker-Inspired Geometry: Meticulously designed modified spear point profile with a downward-sloping spine and an aggressive top harpoon swedge for a tactical thumb rest.
- Dual Manual Deployment: Engineered with both a tuned thumb stud and an extended front flipper tab for rapid, versatile one-handed opening options.
- Thin, High Slicing Grind: Razor-sharp, thin blade geometry designed for effortless downward slicing pressure and precision cutting performance.
- Discrete Fifth-Pocket Carry: Compact 6.30-inch overall blueprint optimized for light carry with a low-profile, minimalist 3Cr stainless steel pocket clip.
The Ketuo Woody Folding Knife features a 2.72-inch Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel modified spear point blade with a hand-rubbed satin finish and an aggressive top harpoon swedge. This manual folder deploys via a thumb stud or a front flipper on a ceramic ball-bearing pivot assembly. The handle is constructed with translucent Amber PEI (Ultem) scales over a traditional steel liner lock framework, featuring a minimalist 3Cr stainless steel tip-up pocket clip. It measures 3.58 inches closed, 6.30 inches overall, and weighs a lightweight 2.76 ounces.
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