The Koenig Arius Gen 4 with MagnaCut Distressed DLC blade and Carbon Fiber Corda is a hard-to-find modern Arius build from Bill Koenig’s Boise, Idaho workshop. This example is preowned in mint condition and comes with its Koenig Certificate of Authenticity dated October 22, 2024.
This configuration pairs a MagnaCut Distressed DLC blade with a 6AL4V titanium frame, Carbon Fiber Corda face scale, and a Distressed DLC back scale with Carbon Fiber Corda inlays. The result is a dark, clean, highly technical Arius with a black-and-gray collector aesthetic, premium material execution, and the smooth mechanical feel that made Koenig Knives one of the most sought-after names in modern American folding knives.
Koenig Arius Gen 4 with MagnaCut and Carbon Fiber Corda
The Koenig Arius Gen 4 is known for its precise machining, confident frame lock construction, and famously smooth action. This build adds a premium material package that gives the knife a more distinctive collector profile than a standard titanium configuration.
The MagnaCut blade is finished in Distressed DLC, giving it a dark, durable, worn-in visual texture that complements the titanium frame. MagnaCut is one of the most desirable modern blade steels because it offers an impressive balance of toughness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. For collectors who want a high-end Arius with both performance and rarity, this is a strong configuration.
Carbon Fiber Corda Face and Distressed DLC Back
The Carbon Fiber Corda face scale gives this Arius a refined, tactile look. The machined Corda pattern has a rope-like flow that adds grip, texture, and visual movement without making the knife feel overbuilt. On the reverse side, the Distressed DLC titanium back scale is fitted with matching Carbon Fiber Corda inlays, creating a cohesive two-sided presentation.
This build has a restrained, tactical character. It is not flashy in the traditional sense. Instead, the appeal comes from the combination of premium materials, dark finishing, modern machining, and the hard-to-find Corda configuration. The included COA documents the model, blade finish, handle construction, Gen 4 designation, and October 22, 2024 date.
Bill Koenig and Koenig Knives
Koenig Knives was founded by Bill Koenig in Boise, Idaho and has earned a strong following among collectors for high-precision American manufacturing, refined ergonomics, and exceptionally smooth folder action. The Arius is the flagship model that helped define the brand’s reputation. It combines a robust frame lock platform with a sleek profile, premium materials, and a level of fit and finish that keeps Koenig knives in high demand among serious enthusiasts.
This Arius represents the kind of modern collector build that has made Koenig Knives a benchmark name in high-end production and semi-custom folding knives. The combination of MagnaCut, Distressed DLC, Carbon Fiber Corda, and a documented 2024 birth date makes this a standout example for collectors focused on rare Arius variants.
Specifications
- Maker: Koenig Knives
- Model: Arius
- Generation: Gen 4
- Condition: Preowned in Mint Condition
- Birth Date: October 22, 2024
- Overall Length: 8.5″
- Blade Length: 3.5″
- Blade Steel: MagnaCut
- Blade Finish: Distressed DLC
- Blade Shape: Clip Point, Hollow Ground
- Serrations: No
- Frame Material: 6AL4V Titanium
- Face Scale: Carbon Fiber Corda
- Back Scale: Distressed DLC Titanium with Carbon Fiber Corda Inlays
- Knife Type: Folding Knife
- Lock Type: Frame Lock
- Pocket Clip: Yes, Tip Down
- Maker Origin: Boise, Idaho, USA
- Certificate: Koenig Certificate of Authenticity included
Video Introduction: Rare Arius
This short video features a Koenig Arius Gen 4 with MagnaCut Distressed DLC blade and Carbon Fiber Corda, preowned in mint condition and dated October 22, 2024 on its Koenig Certificate of Authenticity. This hard-to-find Arius build pairs a MagnaCut blade, Carbon Fiber Corda face scale, Distressed DLC titanium back scale, and matching Carbon Fiber Corda inlays for a clean, tactical, collector-grade presentation.
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