Due to the nature of the hand-finishing process, each Kitsune S knife exhibits subtle variations in its blade finish and grind, contributing to the unique character of every piece.
The Kitsune S is a compact Everyday Carry (EDC) knife, featuring a 3.5-inch drop point blade crafted from 0.15-inch thick Japanese SK85 steel. The blade undergoes a meticulous heat-treatment process, including a double tempering, to achieve a Rockwell hardness of 56-58, ensuring exceptional durability, flexibility, and ease of resharpening.
With an overall length of 7.85 inches, the Kitsune S embodies the agility suggested by its name, which translates to "fox" in Japanese. This design philosophy highlights its compact form, making it easily concealable while retaining the functional capabilities of a small to medium-sized knife. The blade is finished with an acid stonewash.
The knife weighs approximately 4.4 ounces, increasing to 6.1 ounces with its sheath. The Kitsune S was designed by Jeremy Boulder Valentine, owner and operator of Valavian Edge Craft LLC, and is CNC machined and hand-finished in Taiwan.
Kitsune S (SK85)-Retro Washed-Sculpted Black with Red liner grip
Knife Type
Fixed Blade
Knife construction
Full tang
Overall Length
7.85"
Blade Length
4.2"
Cutting Edge
3.5"
Blade Thickness
0.15"
Type of grind
Saber grind with convex cutting-edge
Blade Shape
Drop point
Blade Steel
SK85 56-58RC
Blade Finish
Retro washed Handle Material
3D machined G10
Knife Weight
4.4 oz
Weight w/ Sheath
6.1 oz
Sheath Included
Yes
Sheath Material
OD Green Kydex sheath (sandwich)