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SHOP CASE KNIVESThe Kizer Pioneer L.F. Design Black Solid folding knife is a refined, high-performance tool built for everyday carry, offering a perfect blend of durability, precision, and style. With its sleek, stonewash-finished, 3.2” Nitro-V stainless steel drop point blade, this knife excels in both form and function. The Nitro-V steel ensures a sharp edge that resists corrosion and wear, making it an ideal choice for tough tasks that demand long-lasting sharpness.
One of the standout features of the Kizer Pioneer is its user-friendly opening mechanism. You’ve got two options to deploy the blade: the smooth blade flipper or the strategically placed thumb stud. Whether you prefer a quick flick of the wrist or a more controlled push, you’ll find both methods to be reliable and swift, offering seamless action every time.
The framelock mechanism adds an extra layer of security, ensuring the blade stays locked in place when open. It provides solid, rock-steady performance during use, making this knife dependable when you need it most. The combination of the framelock and the overall design gives the Pioneer a rock-solid feel in hand, offering confidence with every cut.
Designed for comfort and practicality, the Pioneer features a solid handle constructed from both aluminum and black Micarta. This combination creates a durable yet lightweight frame that fits comfortably in your hand, even during extended use. The textured Micarta surface provides an excellent grip, ensuring that the knife won’t slip in your hand, regardless of the task at hand.
With a closed length of just 4.23” and an overall length of 7.43”, this knife strikes the perfect balance between compact portability and full-sized functionality. When closed, it’s small enough to easily slip into your pocket or bag, but when open, it delivers a blade length and strength that’s ready for everyday tasks like slicing, cutting, and carving. Its slim profile makes it ideal for those who want a practical, go-anywhere knife without the bulk.
Additionally, the Kizer Pioneer includes a reversible pocket clip, giving you the flexibility to carry the knife in your preferred position, whether left or right-handed. This thoughtful feature ensures that no matter your carry preference, you’ll always have quick access to your knife when you need it.
At only 0.14” in blade thickness, this knife offers a fine balance between a lightweight, easy-to-carry design and the toughness required to handle your day-to-day cutting needs. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, a first responder, or someone who simply appreciates a high-quality, dependable folding knife, the Kizer Pioneer is built to perform.
Available now at the world’s largest knife store, Smoky Mountain Knife Works, this folding knife represents the best of both craftsmanship and design. As the best online knife store, Smoky Mountain Knife Works offers a vast selection of top-tier knives, and the Kizer Pioneer L.F. Design Black Solid is no exception. Whether you're looking to add to your collection or find your next everyday carry companion, this knife is an excellent choice for any knife enthusiast.