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. Drawing deep design inspiration from the rapid precision and organic lines of a woodpecker, this model delivers incredible everyday cutting performance in an ultra-discreet package. By pairing a satin-finished blade with vibrant, texture-milled Red G10 handle scales, this variant trades tactical blackout or translucent plastics for a high-visibility, traditional composite layout that is incredibly durable in the hand and easy to locate in a packed gear bag.
Using this knife solves the frustration of carrying miniature folders that lack deployment options or suffer from slippery handles that offer poor security in wet weather. It delivers that "expert-to-peer" pride of ownership, showcasing a highly customized, modified spear point profile paired with an aggressive top harpoon swedge. The Red G10 handle scales are structurally immune to temperature changes, moisture, or chemical exposure, ensuring a dependable, non-slip, and texturized all-weather grip that stands up to strenuous, long-term use.
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 dual ambidextrous thumb studs for a traditional opening or by fast-rolling it open via the low-profile front flipper tab.
Once fully deployed, a robust internal steel liner lock snaps securely into place behind the blade tang to eliminate play and prevent accidental failure. The specialized harpoon spine forms a natural, ergonomic thumb ramp, allowing you to lock your hand down over the pivot to provide massive slicing leverage and pinpoint control during precision detail work. The thin, high-slicey grind of the 0.12-inch-thick steel glides cleanly through everyday packaging, while the satin/bead-blasted finish provides high stain 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 sits invisibly in your coin pocket or lightweight gear until needed.
Key Benefits
- High-Performance 14C28N Steel: Premium Swedish Sandvik stainless steel blade delivers excellent edge geometry, high stain resistance, and effortless field sharpening.
- Ergonomic Harpoon Spine: The woodpecker-inspired modified spear point features a prominent top harpoon notch that acts as a secure thumb rest for high-pressure cutting tasks.
- Ultra-Durable Red G10 Handle: Vibrant red fiberglass laminate scales offer high visibility, exceptional structural strength, and texturized, all-weather traction.
- Lightning-Fast Dual Opening: Equipped with internal ceramic ball bearings to allow instant deployment via the front flipper tab or dual ambidextrous thumb studs.
- Discrete Fifth-Pocket Carry: A featherweight 2.76-ounce footprint and a small 3.58-inch closed frame ensure it fits easily into coin pockets, suits, or lightweight gear.
- Dependable Core Security: A robust internal steel liner lock securely pins the blade open, preventing accidental failure during strenuous everyday carry use.
The Ketuo Woody Folding Knife features a 2.72-inch Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel modified spear point blade with a satin/bead-blasted finish 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 Red G10 composite 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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