Small, lightweight, and purpose-built for everyday carry, the Samuel Riner Custom Knives Mini Cleaver brings the practicality of a fixed blade to an exceptionally compact package. Designed as a light-duty everyday carry knife, the Mini Cleaver is easy to carry, simple to access, and understated enough for situations where a larger, more aggressive-looking knife would be out of place. Its compact design makes it an excellent choice for an EDC, gentleman's knife, or even a dedicated cigar knife.
The Mini Cleaver features a 2-inch plain-edge blade crafted from tough 80CrV2 carbon steel. Its compact cleaver-style profile provides a useful cutting edge while maintaining a straightforward, approachable appearance. The blade receives an acid-washed finish that gives it a rugged, subdued look, while detailed filework adds a distinctive handcrafted touch along the blade. The combination of functional design and decorative detail gives this small knife plenty of personality without making it unnecessarily flashy.
A Brown Maple Micarta handle complements the blade with warm, earthy character. The natural-looking brown tones pair particularly well with the darker acid-washed 80CrV2, creating a classic appearance that's equally at home in an everyday-carry setup or a gentleman's pocket. Micarta is a proven handle material for working knives, bringing durability and a solid feel to a design that's intentionally light and compact.
Measuring 5.25 inches overall, the Mini Cleaver is designed to disappear comfortably into your daily gear. The knife weighs only 1.875 ounces without the sheath and 2.650 ounces with the included Kydex sheath, making it remarkably easy to carry throughout the day. The lightweight construction is especially useful for pocket carry, where keeping excess weight to a minimum matters.
The included Kydex sheath gives you versatile carry options. Its compact design allows the knife to be carried and drawn with one hand from the pocket, while the addition of a lanyard can provide an alternative neck-carry configuration. This flexibility makes it easy to adapt the Mini Cleaver to your preferred everyday setup.
Crafted in Clinton, Tennessee, by Samuel Riner, the Mini Cleaver reflects a decade of knife-making experience and a commitment to producing durable, high-quality knives designed to work hard. Its compact size, understated appearance, and handcrafted details make it a practical choice for anyone looking for a small fixed blade that doesn't attract unnecessary attention.
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