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Vanguard : Titanium Flipper Knife

Vanguard : Titanium Flipper Knife

Redefining the art of everyday carry. M390 or CPM MagnaCut blade, titanium handle, flipper deployment.

$149.00USD

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⚙Grade 5
Titanium
🗡M390 / MagnaCut
Blade Steel
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  • Grade 5 titanium handle for strength-to-weight balance
  • M390 (Vanguard) or CPM MagnaCut (Vanguard Pro) blade — exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance
  • Flipper deployment — fast, smooth, one-handed
  • Ergonomic design for comfort and control
  • Perfect Pocket Clip (Vanguard Pro): deep carry, secure retention, built for daily use
  • Available in Standard or Pro size
Premium materials. Daily carry weight.

M390 or MagnaCut. Grade 5 titanium. Flipper-fast.

The Vanguard pairs top-tier blade steel with a Grade 5 titanium handle and smooth flipper deployment. Available in Standard (177mm, 2.9 oz, M390) for slim carry, or Pro (201mm, 4.1 oz, CPM MagnaCut) for substantial cutting capacity.

M390 / MagnaCut
Premium blade steels
Grade 5
Titanium handle
2.9 oz
Standard weight
Why the Vanguard

A folder built like premium equipment.

01 / Blade

M390 or CPM MagnaCut — top-tier edge retention.

The Vanguard uses M390; the Vanguard Pro uses CPM MagnaCut. Both are top production blade steels — exceptional edge retention, excellent corrosion resistance, and high hardness. Both hold an edge significantly longer than 154CM or VG-10.

02 / Handle

Grade 5 titanium — aerospace-grade build.

Solid Grade 5 titanium handle — the same alloy used in jet engines. Strong enough for hard use, light enough for daily carry, and resistant to corrosion in any environment. Contoured for hand-feel during extended cutting.

03 / Deployment

Flipper opening — fast, smooth, one-handed.

The flipper tab gives you fast one-handed deployment without thumb studs or buttons. Push with your index finger and the blade swings out via the ball-bearing pivot. The kind of action you'll flip open for no reason.

04 / Sizes

Standard for slim carry. Pro for serious cutting.

Standard (177mm, 2.9 oz) is the daily-driver — slim profile, comfortable in any pocket. Pro (201mm, 4.1 oz) is more substantial — longer blade, more cutting capacity, heavier in hand. Same titanium build and quality across both.

05 / Clip

The Perfect Pocket Clip.

A Daily Carry Co. exclusive, standard on the Vanguard Pro. It sits low in your pocket for discreet, comfortable carry, stays firmly clipped in place all day, and is built to stand up to the demands of everyday carry.

By the numbers

Specs.

Blade MaterialM390 (Vanguard) / CPM MagnaCut (Vanguard Pro)
Handle MaterialGrade 5 Titanium
OpeningFlipper — fast, one-handed deployment
Pocket ClipPerfect Pocket Clip, deep carry (on Vanguard Pro)
Length (Standard)177mm
Length (Pro)201mm
Width (Standard)20mm
Width (Pro)25mm
Thickness10mm (both)
Weight (Standard)2.9 oz
Weight (Pro)4.1 oz
The story

Originally funded by Kickstarter backers.

The Vanguard started as a Kickstarter project — we asked: what would the perfect everyday carry flipper look like if we used only premium materials and refused to compromise on any detail?

Our backers helped fund the answer. M390 for the blade — now CPM MagnaCut on the Vanguard Pro — top-tier edge retention. Grade 5 titanium for the handle — aerospace-grade build. Flipper deployment for fast one-handed access. Ergonomic shape for all-day comfort.

This is the production version of what those backers helped develop. Refined, polished, and built to be the EDC folder you'll carry for the next decade.

M390 / MagnaCut
Premium steels
Kickstarter
Funded build
Lifetime
Warranty
Vanguard : Titanium Flipper Knife
FAQ

Common questions.

Standard or Pro — which should I get?

Standard (177mm, 2.9 oz) is the daily-carry choice — lighter, slimmer, less pocket presence. Pro (201mm, 4.1 oz) is more substantial in hand with a longer blade — better for users who want serious cutting capacity and don't mind the extra weight. Both use Grade 5 titanium; Standard has M390, Pro has CPM MagnaCut.

Why M390 and CPM MagnaCut blade steel?

M390 (Vanguard) and CPM MagnaCut (Vanguard Pro) are both top-tier production knife steels — exceptional edge retention, excellent corrosion resistance, and high hardness. Both hold an edge significantly longer than standard steels like 154CM or VG-10.

What makes the Vanguard Pro's pocket clip different?

The Pro ships with our Perfect Pocket Clip, engineered for deep carry, secure retention and long-term durability. It rides low and discreet in your pocket and stays put from morning to night.

How does the flipper deployment work?

A small flipper tab on the back of the blade — push it with your index finger and the blade swings out via the ball-bearing pivot. Fast, smooth, one-handed. Designed for users who want immediate deployment without thumb studs or buttons.

Is the ergonomic design comfortable for long use?

Yes — the Grade 5 titanium handle is contoured for comfort during extended cutting tasks. The thumb ramp and texturing give you positive control, and the 10mm thickness fills the hand without crowding. Designed for users who actually use their knife daily.

Is it Kickstarter funded?

Yes — the Vanguard was originally funded by Kickstarter backers. The current version is the refined, production-quality release of what those backers helped develop.

What's the warranty?

Lifetime against manufacturing defects. The Vanguard is built to be carried and used — not collected.

Reviews

What people are saying.

Last call

The flipper built on no compromise.

Stop carrying folders that dull, slip, or feel cheap in hand. The Vanguard is built from premium materials, ergonomic, and designed to be carried for years.

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