The Olive Knives Lenta Folding Knife is built for users who demand dependable performance from their everyday carry. Combining premium materials, innovative blade geometry, and a rugged yet refined design, the Lenta is equally at home in the backcountry, on the jobsite, or tackling the daily tasks that require a knife you can trust. Every detail is engineered with functionality in mind, resulting in a folder that works hard without sacrificing comfort or control.
At the center of this version is a 3.1-inch drop-point blade crafted from premium Elmax® stainless super steel. Known throughout the knife industry for its outstanding balance of toughness, corrosion resistance, edge retention, and ease of maintenance, Elmax delivers versatile performance across a wide range of cutting applications. Hardened to approximately 60–61.5 HRC, the blade is tough enough for demanding work while remaining easier to maintain than many high-hardness specialty steels. The clean bare-metal finish emphasizes the knife's purposeful design, while the factory 18-degree-per-side edge provides excellent slicing performance right out of the box.
What truly distinguishes this blade is Olive Knives' patented Fibonacci grind. Inspired by the Fibonacci sequence found throughout nature, the grind is engineered to optimize cutting performance, edge stability, and material flow through the cut. By carefully refining blade geometry, the Fibonacci grind helps reduce cutting resistance while maintaining strength behind the edge. The result is a blade that slices efficiently, tracks smoothly through material, and delivers consistent performance whether you're making precision cuts or tackling heavier work.
The Olive Green G10 handle gives the Lenta a rugged field-ready appearance while providing exceptional grip security. The textured G10 scales are engineered to maintain traction in wet, dirty, or demanding conditions, ensuring confidence when conditions aren't ideal. G10's durability and resistance to wear make it an excellent choice for a hard-use folding knife. The ergonomic handle shape fits naturally in hand, while the finger groove positioned above the pivot enhances control during detailed cutting tasks and provides leverage when additional cutting force is required.
The Compression Spring Bar Lock (CSBL) system utilizes twin compression springs to create smooth operation and secure lockup. Paired with an oversized pivot thrust washer, the action feels tight, reliable, and consistent every time the blade is deployed. Fully ambidextrous functionality is provided by a reversible deep-carry pocket clip, while an integrated lanyard hole offers another practical carry option.
Measuring 7.9 inches overall, 4.7 inches closed, and weighing just 4.9 ounces, the Lenta offers substantial cutting capability in a carry-friendly package. It's a knife built to perform day after day, wherever the job takes you.
Available at Smoky Mountain Knife Works, a Tennessee landmark and the world’s largest knife store.