Vosteed Psyop Top Linerlock Folding Knife (Satin, S35VN, Teal Micarta) A2221

The Vosteed Psyop is the definitive answer for the EDC enthusiast who is tired of choosing between a pocket-friendly footprint and a highly functional cutting-edge. Many mid-sized folders overcomplicate their design with massive finger choils that steal valuable real estate from the blade. The Psyop eliminates this inefficiency. By pulling the edge back and minimizing the choil, designer Geoff Blauvelt of TuffKnives optimized the blade-to-handle ratio—cramming a maximum amount of uninterrupted cutting surface into a perfectly balanced, pocket-friendly 2.99-inch frame.

If you are tired of the sterile, "mass-produced" look common in modern production folders, this tool is the cure. It pairs a premium, high-tech build with a distinct retro-asymmetrical brass bolster and textured Teal Micarta scales (crafted from premium Norplex UltreX). As you carry it, the raw brass and American-made Micarta absorb the natural oils from your hands. Over time, the handle develops a deep, completely custom vintage patina. It provides that "expert-to-peer" pride of ownership, giving you a knife that literally evolves its appearance the more you rely on it.

In a fast-paced daily carry routine, the Psyop transitions seamlessly from secure pocket storage to high-speed utility work. A pair of golden stainless steel thumb studs snap the premium S35VN stainless steel blade open instantly, riding on a hydraulic-smooth caged ceramic ball bearing pivot. Thanks to a high flat grind and a slicey 0.118-inch blade thickness, it glides through heavy cardboard, zip ties, or cordage without the binding or wedging found in thick tactical knives. When the job is done, the innovative Top Liner Lock allows you to simply depress the flush-mount button and drop the blade shut using gravity—keeping your fingers entirely out of the cutting path for maximum safety.

Product Benefits

• Maximized Cutting Edge: The 2.99-inch CPM S35VN drop point blade features a reduced forward choil, offering a longer, uninterrupted cutting surface for superior slicing efficiency.
• Premium Patina Potential: The stunning juxtaposition of Teal Norplex UltreX Micarta and raw yellow brass bolsters ensures the handle oxidizes into a unique, vintage look over time.
• Innovative Top Liner Lock: Combines the reliable lock-up of a liner lock with the fidget-friendly, finger-safe operation of a button-actuated mechanism to prevent button stick.
• Buttery Smooth Deployment: Caged ceramic ball bearings paired with a meticulously tuned detent provide rapid, effortless manual deployment via dual golden thumb studs.
• Uniform T8 Hardware System: Built entirely with robust T8 screws—including the thumb studs—preventing stripped heads during routine maintenance and cleaning.

The Vosteed Psyop Top Liner Lock Folding Knife features a 2.99-inch CPM S35VN stainless steel drop point blade with a satin finish and dual golden thumb studs. This manual folder deploys effortlessly on a hydraulic-smooth, caged ceramic ball-bearing pivot. The handle is constructed with Teal Norplex UltreX Micarta scales, raw yellow brass bolsters, a golden stainless steel backspacer, a button-actuated liner lock release, and an ambidextrous deep-carry wire pocket clip. It measures 4.20 inches closed, 7.17 inches overall, and weighs 4.25 oz.

Secure your Vosteed Psyop Folding Knife from Smoky Mountain Knife Works, a Tennessee landmark and the world's largest knife store. Every year, over 1.5 million people visit our legendary showroom in the Great Smoky Mountains to experience the premium selection and expertise that makes us the world’s premier online destination for cutting-edge EDC gear.