OVERVIEW
The Oni is a small but mighty knife that offers you the perfect mix of versatility, capability and practicality. With a closed length of 3", the Oni is perfect for everyday carry. Its 2" Tanto blade can easily handle your day to day piercing, cutting and scraping tasks!
INTRODUCING ONI!
The Oni is a mini knife measuring only 5 inches in length. It completes most tasks as efficiently as a full-sized knife—but at a fraction of the weight, and the size of a key Fob.
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OUR STORY
We have designed over 50 fidget products over the past 2 years and are now bringing our design aesthetic to the EDC and knife worlds. In just a few months, we have designed and produced 3 knives and have several more designed and being prototyped. The Wraith, Basilisk and Yokai have been very well received and we've got the youtube reviews to prove it!
Knife production isn't cheap and we need your help to bring the Oni to life!
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
After designing several knives, I wanted to develop something that I could personally carry every day. I can't EDC my larger knives due to legal restrictions and working a white collar job means I have no need for a hard use knife. I wanted something easy to carry that was both versatile and practical. After a ton of research, 3D prints and feedback, I settled on the following.
BLADE TYPE
The Tanto is arguably the ruling knife design with many possible uses. While there was an array of blade styles to choose from, the Tanto provides the best design for general utility on a day to day basis. Tanto blades can pierce, stab, and slice, making them highly versatile as an EDC tool. Not to mention a shape many find much easier to sharpen.
BLADE MATERIAL
S35VN is called the "ultimate mainstream steel" for good reason. It is truly a top-tier, high-quality knife steel offering superior toughness, wear resistance, edge retention, and machinability for the money. S35VN is featured on the top tier models of the Oni whereas the budget version features D2, a tool steel that is tough and has superb edge retention.
HANDLE DESIGN AND MATERIALS
The Oni has milled scales and is available in the following configurations
TItanium Framelock with Titanium hardware
Linerlock with steel liners, Ti hardware and Cf+G10 scales.
Linerlock with steel liners, Stainless hardware and G10 scales.
It is available in a multitude of colors (G10 not pictured)
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ERGONOMICS
The Oni has been designed with the user in mind and is very ergonomic to hold and use.
The easiest way to deploy the blade is by rolling your thumb over the unique, minimal front flipper tab. The gimping makes this a breeze once you get the hang of it.
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You can also flick it open.
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For those with more skilled than me, you can also pull back the tab with your index finger!
Those with smaller hands are able to get a good 3 finger grip. If your hands are a bit larger, you can still maintain a solid 2 finger grip. The spine of the blade also has a harpoon style cut which allows you to choke down on the knife for more demanding tasks.
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Aside from a non obtrusive pocket clip, the Oni also features a hole that allows you to add a lanyard for added grip or to put on a keychain.
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USAGE
The Oni was designed to be versatile. In short, it can do whatever you ask of it, and more:
Carve
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Cut
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Scrape
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Pry
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Strike Ferro Rods
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And much more!
SPECS
Blade Length: 2” (51mm)
Closed Length: 3” (76mm)
Open Length: 5" (127mm)
Total Weight: 2.5oz
Handle Material: TC4 Titanium Body, Steel Liner with CF+G10 or G10 Scales
Blade Steel: S35VN or D2
Hardware: Titanium or Stainless Steel
Framelock and Linerlock
Pocket Clip
Lanyard Hole
Lifetime Warranty
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