Lishen Knives Mini Northern Scalpel Fixed Blade Knife Shipwreck CamoCarbon LKMNSSHIPWCC

The Lishen Knives Mini Northern Scalpel is a compact fixed blade designed for precision work, lightweight carry, and dependable everyday performance. Built with the same attention to detail found in larger field knives, it delivers impressive cutting capability in a slim, easy-to-carry package.

Lishen Knives is a custom knifemaker based in Bristol, Tennessee, where Cass and Christian Lishen craft outdoor fixed blades and kitchen cutlery in small batches by hand. Their work draws inspiration from classic blade patterns while incorporating subtle modern refinements that improve handling and visual character. Christian often reworks traditional profiles with his own distinctive style, creating knives that feel familiar yet unique. Each knife is carefully handcrafted with close attention to detail, resulting in American-made blades that look exceptional, feel balanced in hand, and are built for real-world use.

The Mini Northern Scalpel features a 1.9-inch drop point blade made from AEB-L stainless steel with a clean satin finish. AEB-L is widely respected for its fine grain structure, excellent edge stability, and ability to take a razor-sharp edge while remaining easy to maintain. The drop point profile offers a controllable tip and useful belly for slicing, making this compact blade well suited for detail work, small outdoor tasks, and everyday cutting needs.

Full tang construction keeps the knife strong and lightweight while maintaining excellent balance. The handle is crafted from striking Shipwreck CamoCarbon, a layered composite material known for its dramatic patterning and durability. A lanyard tube is integrated into the handle, providing additional carry options and added security when working in demanding environments. Despite its rugged construction, the knife weighs just 1.6 ounces and measures 5.75 inches overall, making it exceptionally easy to carry.

The Mini Northern Scalpel includes a leather sheath with a belt clip for convenient and secure carry whether you’re in the field, at camp, or tackling daily cutting tasks.

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