The iridescent finish runs across the whole knife, handle and blade, not just the steel.
Most rainbow knives put the finish on the blade and leave the handle black. This one carries it end to end, so the purple bleeds into blue and then into pink along the handle and picks up again down the blade. There is a round medallion set into the scale and a pocket clip on the back. Underneath the finish it is a working folder: 440 stainless, 3.5 inch plain edge blade, spring assist opening, 8 inches overall on a 4.5 inch metal handle that has real weight to it.
Why this works
- The iridescent titanium finish covers the handle as well as the blade, which is unusual at this price
- 440 stainless steel, a proper knife steel rather than a soft novelty blade
- Spring assist opening, one handed, with a solid click when it locks
- Plain edge, which is easier to sharpen and cleaner through tape and cord
- 4.5 inch metal handle with enough weight to sit solid in the hand
- Pocket clip, so it rides where you put it
- 8 inches open, which is a full size folder rather than a mini
The specs
Overall length open: 8 in
Blade length: 3.5 in
Handle length: 4.5 in
Blade steel: 440 stainless
Finish: rainbow titanium coating on handle and blade
Edge: plain
Opening: spring assist
Handle: heavy duty metal
Pocket clip
Before you carry it
Knife laws are set state by state and city by city, and assisted opening knives are sometimes treated differently from a plain folder. Blade length limits vary too, and 3.5 inches is over the line in a number of cities. Check the rules where you live and anywhere you are traveling before you carry it, and check the policy of any workplace or venue you are bringing it into.
Care
Keep the blade dry and wipe it down if it gets wet, because moisture is what marks and dulls a blade over time. Wipe the titanium finish with a soft cloth rather than anything abrasive, since scouring it will dull the shift. A drop of oil at the pivot keeps the spring assist snapping the way it should.
Use it for
Everyday carry, opening packaging, camping and outdoor work, food prep on a trip, and anyone who wants the finish on the whole knife rather than just the blade.
FAQ
How does it open?
Spring assist. You start the blade and the spring carries it the rest of the way, one handed, locking with a click.
How big is it?
8 inches overall when open, with a 3.5 inch blade on a 4.5 inch handle.
Is the blade serrated?
No, it is a plain edge all the way along.
What is the blade made of?
440 stainless steel with a rainbow titanium coating.
Is the handle rainbow too?
Yes. That is what separates this one. The finish runs across the handle and the blade rather than stopping at the steel.
Will the finish wear off?
It is a coating, so treat it like one. Wipe it with a soft cloth and keep it away from abrasives and it holds its shift.
Is it legal to carry?
That depends entirely on where you are. Blade length limits and rules on assisted opening knives vary by state and city, so check your local rules before carrying it.
