DreamTech D3610PY – 3.07" 14C28N Folding Knife, PEI Handle
The DreamTech D3610PY is the PEI-handled version of the D3610 platform — a 3.07" Sandvik 14C28N blade on a 4.33" handle, 7.4" overall. PEI is an unusual scale material for a folder at this price and gives the knife a translucent, amber-toned look that the G10 and Micarta versions cannot match.
14C28N is a Sandvik stainless developed with knife makers in mind: it takes a very fine edge, resists corrosion far better than tool steels like D2, and on the DreamTech D3610PY it is hardened to 60–62 HRC — noticeably harder than the 58–60 typical of this price bracket.
Key Features
- 3.07" Sandvik 14C28N stainless blade, 0.13" thick
- Blade hardness 60–62 HRC
- PEI handle scales, 4.33" closed
- Liner lock with manual deployment
- 7.4" overall length — compact EDC folder
- Stainless blade steel, low maintenance compared with D2
Specifications
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Brand: DreamTech
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Model: D3610
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SKU: D3610PY
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Blade steel: Sandvik 14C28N stainless
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Blade length: 3.07"
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Blade thickness: 0.13"
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Hardness: 60–62 HRC
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Handle material: PEI
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Handle length: 4.33"
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Overall length: 7.4"
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Lock type: Liner lock
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PEI and why use it for a knife handle?
PEI — polyetherimide — is a high-performance amber-coloured engineering thermoplastic. It is stiff, dimensionally stable, resistant to heat and to most chemicals, and it is often semi-translucent, which is why the scales on the DreamTech D3610PY have a glassy amber look. It is lighter than G10 and completely unaffected by moisture.
Is 14C28N good knife steel?
Yes. Sandvik 14C28N is a fine-grained stainless designed specifically for cutting tools. It takes a very keen edge, is easy to resharpen, and resists rust well — which makes the DreamTech D3610PY a lower-maintenance choice than a D2 folder. At 60–62 HRC it also holds that edge longer than most stainless in this class.
How big is the DreamTech D3610PY?
The DreamTech D3610PY has a 3.07" blade on a 4.33" handle, 7.4" overall when open. That is a compact everyday-carry size — comfortably under a 3.5" blade, though you should always check your local blade-length laws before carrying.
How does the liner lock on the DreamTech D3610PY work?
A spring-tensioned steel liner inside the handle slides across the base of the blade once it is fully open, blocking it from closing. To fold the DreamTech D3610PY, push that liner sideways with your thumb and rotate the blade shut, keeping your fingers out of the blade path.
How do you sharpen the DreamTech D3610PY?
14C28N is one of the friendlier steels to sharpen. Ceramic or diamond stones both work well; hold roughly 20 degrees per side, work through progressively finer grits and finish on a strop. Because the steel is fine-grained, the DreamTech D3610PY will take a very clean, keen edge with modest effort.
Where can I buy the DreamTech D3610PY?
You can buy the DreamTech D3610PY at Going Gear, an authorized DreamTech dealer. Going Gear has specialized in knives, flashlights and everyday carry gear since 2009 and ships from Georgia.
