Outclass, Outlast, Outperform
The highly anticipated mini version to the legendary Arius is finally here. The Mini Arius is a special knife from a special company. The Koenig brand first came to prominence after winning the most innovative blade at Blade Show with the Zenaida, which was constructed without the use of traditional screws or bolts. With the Mini Arius as their latest iteration on their best-selling Arius model, they are once again pushing the envelope and redefining the category in signature Koenig style.
At its core, the Koenig Mini Arius is built as a heavy-duty everyday carry blade. It's designed to be tough enough for every possible scenario, yet still nimble and comfortable enough for extended use.
This is achieved via a solid titanium frame lock, along with striking patterned titanium handles that create mesmerizing visual texture through precision machining. The burnished M390 blade steel features polished flats that create dimensional visual interest—burnished main surfaces provide a refined low-luster appearance while mirror-polished flats catch and reflect light. The Mini Arius is easily deployed via an easy-to-use flipper tab riding on ultra-smooth ceramic bearings. And other smaller but significant details complete the knife, such as the perfectly designed thumb ramp, the beautifully ground swedge on the blade, the milled backspacer with an integrated lanyard slot, and the precisely tensioned titanium pocket clip.
To ensure the highest level of quality, everything is built in-house by Bill Koenig himself, whose lifelong dream was to have his own shop. Bill left home at 19 to work in the oil fields in North Dakota to save up and fulfill this dream. What you see today is not only a lifetime's labor of love but also the classic American dream coming true.
- Blade Length: 2.87"
- Closed Length: 4.38"
- Overall Length: 7.25"
- Weight: 3.2 oz
- Blade Material: M390
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Grind: Hollow
- Blade Finish: Burnished with polished flats
- Handle Material: Patterned Titanium Flipper
- Handle Thickness: 0.56"
- Locking Mechanism: Frame Lock
- Pivot Assembly: Ceramic Bearings
- Pocket Clip: Titanium (Tip-Up, Right Carry)
- Designers: TJ Schwartz and Bill Koenig
- Made in the USA
