The Southern Grind Vermin is a compact fixed blade that delivers impressive capability in an ultra-lightweight, minimalist design. Built for users who value efficiency and precision, this knife strips away excess while keeping the strength, performance, and craftsmanship Southern Grind is known for. Every detail is intentional, resulting in a blade that feels fast, controlled, and ready for real-world use.
The Vermin features a 2.25-inch tanto blade crafted from rugged 8670M steel, a material recognized for its toughness and resilience under demanding conditions. The tanto profile reinforces the tip, giving the blade excellent piercing strength and durability for detailed or high-stress cutting tasks. A conventional flat grind enhances slicing performance and control, ensuring the blade moves cleanly through material with minimal resistance. At just 0.11 inches thick, the blade remains strong while maintaining a slim, agile feel.
A PVD-coated finish adds both function and style. This coating improves corrosion resistance, reduces glare, and gives the blade a clean, modern appearance that holds up well to hard use. Despite its small size, the Vermin feels capable and purposeful, offering confidence when precision matters most.
The skeletonized tang is a defining feature of this knife. By removing unnecessary material, Southern Grind keeps the weight to an astonishing 1.3 ounces without sacrificing strength. The open tang design allows for excellent grip options, whether carried bare or customized with paracord wrapping to suit personal preference. This flexibility adds to the Vermin’s versatility and appeal, especially for users who like to tailor their gear.
With an overall length of just 4.88 inches, the Vermin is discreet, easy to carry, and exceptionally nimble. It’s small enough to stay out of the way while still being immediately accessible when needed. The compact footprint makes it ideal for those who want a capable fixed blade that won’t weigh them down or take up unnecessary space.
Southern Grind’s attention to detail is evident throughout the Vermin’s construction. Clean lines, precise grinds, and thoughtful geometry combine to create a knife that feels refined despite its minimalist approach. It’s built for users who appreciate simplicity done right and demand reliability from every piece of gear they carry.
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