Psyop - Top Liner Lock Knife (3.32" Elmax Blade & Titanium Handle) - A2222

Specifications

Blade Length: 3.32" | 84.40 mm

Overall Length: 8.01" | 203.50mm

Blade Width: 1.22" | 31.00 mm

Blade Thickness: 0.138" | 3.50 mm

Blade Material: Elmax

Blade Grind: Flat

Blade Style: Drop Point

Blade Finish: Acid Wash & Stonewashed

Hardness: HRC 60±1

Handle Length: 4.70" | 119.40 mm

Handle Width: 0.94" | 24.00 mm

Handle Thickness: 0.531" | 13.50 mm

Handle Material: Titanium

Color: Dim Gray

Weight: 4.89 oz | 138.60 g

Opener: Thumb Hole | Front Flipper

Lock Type: Top Liner Lock

Pivot Assembly: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing

Pocket Clip: Non-reversible  | Titanium

Carry Position: Tip-up

Knife Type: Manual Folding

Backspacer Material: Titanium

Backspacer Color: Gray

Button Material: Stainless Steel

Button Color: Gray

Pivot Collar Material: Stainless Steel

Pivot Collar Color: Gray

Designer: Geoff Blauvelt

 

The Psyop: Nature's Flow, Forged in Steel

A Journey Through Stone and Time

The new Psyop takes our collaboration with Geoff Blauvelt (A.K.A. TuffKnives) into uncharted territory—where craftsmanship meets the raw beauty of nature. Inspired by the timeless strength of stone and the fluid grace of water, this edition embodies resilience, subtlety, and an everchanging organic flow.

 

Mastering Complexity: The Craft Behind the Finish

To achieve this unique look, every component of the knife undergoes a multi-stage finishing process that demands extraordinary precision and care. The blade is treated with a dual-process acid wash and stonewash, creating a rugged surface that evokes weathered rock while maintaining a sleek cutting profile.

The titanium handle showcases one of our most complex treatments yet: an intricate combination of etching, acid washing, and stonewashing. This layered process gives the handle its distinctive character—low-key yet captivating, understated yet dynamic. 

Even the backspacer and pocket clip are meticulously finished with the same acid wash + stonewash treatment, ensuring a harmonious and consistent appearance across the entire knife.

 

Built to Endure. Made to Trust.

Milled from 0.157" (4mm) Elmax steel blank, the blade retains its excellent wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and dimensional stability. The 0.138"(3.5mm) thick (finished) Elmax blade offers both a generous belly for smooth slicing and a precise tip for controlled piercing.

 

Intuitive, Reliable, and Fun

The Psyop keeps the iconic button-operated Top-liner lock system, ensuring sturdy lockup and a fidget-friendly experience.

The oval-shaped button, ceramic ball-bearing pivot, and dual deployment options (front flipper + thumb hole) deliver smooth, intuitive action.

The front flipper's carefully tuned height and angle guarantee an effortless thumb-swipe open, while blending seamlessly into the handle's retro contours once deployed.

 

Materials & Specs

Blade: Uddeholm Elmax SuperClean Powder Metallurgical Steel with Acid Wash + Stonewash Finish.

Handle: Titanium Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) with Etching + Acid Wash + Stonewash Treatment.

Pocket Clip & Backspacer: 3D milled Titanium pocket clip and Titanium backspacer, both finished in acid wash + stonewash for a unified look.

Locking System: Button-Operated Top-Liner Lock.

Details: Ceramic Ball Bearing System, 3D Milled Titanium Backspacer, Forward Finger Choil, Front Flipper, Thumb Hole.