2026 BLADE SHOW WEST Exclusive | Mezha | Top Button Liner Lock | Blue Gradient Crystallized Titanium + Blackwash Titanium |3.35" Black Mirror DLC CPM S35VN | Fabian Hobbelen | K1147H8

Mezha means limit, a playful twist on the Dutch‑language word “mes” for knife. It is the very first folding knife sketch from the designer Fabian Hobbelen, born out of his vision for an ideal EDC. Every detail was refined to turn his original imagination into a practical everyday folder.

Fabian Hobbelen ( Fabsterun ) is a Dutch practicing physician and knife designer with an engineering foundation.
His engineering knowledge drives his performance‑focused design philosophy, where structure, balance and mechanics take priority over trends.
His medical work with patients with mobility‑related conditions deepens his focus on ergonomics and secure, comfortable handling. Additionally, Fabian creates unique stop‑motion knife content.
As a Kansept designer, he develops knives that combine striking visual character with solid long‑term everyday‑carry performance.