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Kiku Assisted - Satin (35VN)
$144.95
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SKU: KU-3003
Overview
Built for hunters and outdoorsmen who want a compact folder with a refined, functional design, this assisted-opening knife combines SOG’s production experience with Kiku Matsuda’s blade-grinding expertise. The SAT spring-assisted action is intended for quick deployment, while the S35VN stainless steel blade and distinctive grind give it a purposeful, modern profile. Full-length stainless steel liners and linen Micarta slabs add a rugged, easy-to-clean handle construction that suits regular field carry and everyday use.
Why Hunters Choose This Product
Designed Kiku
Kiku Matsuda, a respected Japanese
Sat Spring-assisted
Opening supports quick, convenient one-handed
High-end S35vn
Stainless steel blade
Distinctive Blade
Grinds give the folder a
Linen Micarta
Handle slabs are rugged and
Key Features
- SOG collaboration with Kiku Matsuda, a respected Japanese tactical knife designer and blade grinder.
- SAT spring-assisted folder for quick, assisted opening.
- Features a high-end S35VN stainless steel blade.
- Showcases Matsuda’s trademark distinctive blade grinds.
- Full-length stainless steel liners support the handle construction.
- Linen Micarta slabs are rugged, easy to clean, and develop character with use.
Best Used For
- Hunters wanting a spring-assisted folder for quick, one-handed access in the field
- Users who value Kiku Matsuda’s distinctive blade grinds and Japanese design influence
- Field carry for those preferring rugged, easy-to-clean linen Micarta handle slabs
- Outdoor enthusiasts seeking a compact folder with a premium stainless steel blade
- Collectors interested in a functional knife with a distinctive, refined appearance
Specifications
| Blade Steel | S35VN stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Blade Finish | Satin |
| Handle Material | linen Micarta slabs with full length stainless steel liners |
| Designer | Kiku Matsuda |
| Handle Construction | full length stainless steel liners |
| Handle Description | elegant linen Micarta slabs |
| Long Description | SOG partnered with Kiku Matsuda, one of the foremost tactical knife designers and blade grinders in Japan, to produce a line of knives. Together, Matsuda's decades of experience in blade grinding and making fixed blade knives and SOG's production experience has created one of the most unique, striking, and functional blades available. This folder features a quick SAT spring-assisted, high-end S35VN stainless steel blade showcasing Matsuda's trademark and distinctive blade grinds. The handle is constructed using full length stainless steel liners with elegant linen Micarta slabs that are rugged, easy to clean, and look better the more it is used. |
| Opening Mechanism | SAT spring-assisted |
| Short Description | SOG partnered with Kiku Matsuda, one of the foremost tactical knife designers and blade grinders in Japan, to produce a line of knives. Together, Matsuda's decades of experience in blade grinding and making fixed blade knives and SOG's production experience has created one of the most unique, striking, and functional blades available. This folder features a quick SAT spring-assisted, high-end S35VN stainless steel blade showcasing Matsuda's trademark and distinctive blade grinds. The handle is c |
Pros
- Designed with Kiku Matsuda, a respected Japanese tactical knife designer and blade grinder.
- SAT spring-assisted opening supports quick, convenient one-handed deployment.
- Features a high-end S35VN stainless steel blade.
- Distinctive blade grinds give the folder a unique, functional profile.
- Linen Micarta handle slabs are rugged and easy to clean.
- Full-length stainless steel liners add structural support to the handle.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- The SAT spring-assisted opening adds speed, but it also means the knife is not a simple manual folder.
- The linen Micarta slabs are described as rugged and easy to clean, yet they are still a textured handle choice that may feel different from smoother materials.
- The design emphasizes Kiku Matsuda’s distinctive blade grinds, which gives it a unique profile but may not suit hunters who prefer a more traditional folder shape.
Suggested Comparisons
- Assisted-opening folding knives
- Tactical folding knives
- Micarta-handle folders
- S35VN steel folders
Suggested Accessories
- Pocket clip
- Knife sheath
- Knife sharpening stone
- Cleaning cloth
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of opening system does the Kiku Assisted use?
It uses SOG’s SAT spring-assisted opening system.
What steel is used for the blade?
The product data identifies the blade as S35VN stainless steel.
Who designed this knife?
SOG partnered with Kiku Matsuda, a Japanese tactical knife designer and blade grinder, for this line.
What is the handle made from?
The handle uses full-length stainless steel liners with linen Micarta slabs.
Is this knife described as a fixed blade or a folder?
It is described as a folder.