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 organic geometry and efficient cutting angles of a woodpecker, this model delivers incredible everyday cutting performance in an ultra-discreet package. By pairing a stealthy, non-reflective Black PVD-coated blade with heavily texturized Natural Canvas Micarta handle scales, this variant trades futuristic plastics for a timeless, hardworking, and high-grip workspace.
Using this knife solves the frustration of carrying miniature folders that lack deployment options or suffer from slippery, uninspiring handles that offer poor leverage. It delivers that "expert-to-peer" pride of ownership, showcasing a customized, modified spear point profile paired with an aggressive top harpoon swedge. The Natural Canvas Micarta scales not only look stunning out of the box and provide slip-resistant traction in wet or dry environments, but they will also absorb the oils from your hands over time, developing a unique, darker patina custom to you.
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 a high-performance ceramic ball-bearing pivot system. You can fire the 2.72-inch Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel blade open instantly using either the dual ambidextrous thumb studs for a traditional opening or by snapping it open via the low-profile front flipper tab.
Once fully deployed, a robust internal skeletonized steel liner lock snaps securely into place behind the blade tang to ensure zero blade play and total safety when pressure is applied. The specialized harpoon spine forms a natural, ergonomic thumb ramp, locking your hand into place to provide massive leverage and control during precision detail work or slicing tasks. The premium Black PVD coating forms a highly durable, scratch-hiding barrier that minimizes glare and increases corrosion resistance. 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, right-hand tip-up 3Cr stainless steel pocket clip, it rests invisibly in your pocket until needed.
Key Benefits
- Sandvik 14C28N Stainless Steel: High-performance blade steel formulated for excellent edge retention, structural toughness, and dependability.
- Rugged Canvas Micarta Grip: Heavy-textured Natural Canvas Micarta scales provide an excellent, slip-resistant grip while aging into a personalized patina over time.
- Woodpecker-Inspired Geometry: Meticulously designed modified spear point profile featuring an integrated top harpoon ramp to lock your thumb down for precision slicing tasks.
- Rapid Dual Deployment Options: Low-friction ceramic ball bearings allow you to choose your opening style: snap it open with the front flipper tab or use the dual thumb studs.
- Stealthy Black PVD Finish: Durable, non-reflective Black Physical Vapor Deposition blade coating minimizes glare, protects the steel, and effortlessly conceals field scratches.
- Discreet Fifth-Pocket Carry: Compact 6.30-inch overall blueprint optimized for small pockets and lightweight carry, weighing an ultra-light 2.76 ounces.
The Ketuo Woody Folding Knife features a 2.72-inch Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel modified spear point blade with a Black PVD coating and a top harpoon swedge. This manual folder deploys via dual thumb studs or a front flipper on a ceramic ball-bearing pivot assembly. The handle is constructed with Natural Canvas Micarta 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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