New Kizer Folder Offers Hollow and Flat Grinds on One S35VN Blade
Kizer's Durandal is a $199 folding knife with an S35VN drop-point blade that uses a hollow grind for the main cutting area and a flat grind near the tip. The Camo Gold version has an aluminum frame, Fatcarbon inlays, a button liner lock, and a non-reversible deep-carry clip. It weighs 3.91 ounces and measures 7.87 inches open, aimed at buyers interested in blade geometry and controls.
Kizer's Durandal, the Camo Gold K3765BD2, is a KIZER X YOU contest winner designed by Gabor Hajagos. Its 3.45-inch drop-point blade carries a hollow grind along the main cutting area and a flat grind at the tip — a slicing section paired with a reinforced point. The handle pairs an aluminum frame with black-and-gold Fatcarbon inlays and a gunmetal-gray PVD blade finish.
Deployment uses thumb studs or a blade hole, secured by Kizer's Button Liner Lock with a wide semicircular button beside the pivot. A finger choil and spine grooves mark grip positions. Open length is 7.87 inches; handle, 4.42 inches; weight, 3.91 ounces. The deep-carry clip is non-reversible, and other finishes exist, so match the model number.
Enthusiast buyers who follow blade geometry and lock design may find the Durandal a useful reference point, since dual grinds on one blade remain uncommon at this price. Its non-reversible clip could limit appeal for left-handed users or those who switch carry sides, a small reminder that premium materials don't guarantee universal fit. More broadly, releases like this may keep pressure on mid-range knife makers to differentiate through design details rather than steel alone, though the effect on casual buyers is likely minimal.