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Vanguard : Titanium Flipper Knife

Vanguard : Titanium Flipper Knife

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

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⚙Grade 5
Titanium
🗡M390
Blade Steel
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  • Grade 5 titanium handle for strength-to-weight balance
  • M390 stainless steel blade — exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance
  • Flipper deployment — fast, smooth, one-handed
  • Ergonomic design for comfort and control
  • Available in Standard or Pro size
Premium materials. Daily carry weight.

M390 steel. Grade 5 titanium. Flipper-fast.

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

M390
Premium blade steel
Grade 5
Titanium handle
2.9 oz
Standard weight
Why the Vanguard

A folder built like premium equipment.

01 / Blade

M390 stainless — top-tier edge retention.

M390 is one of the top production blade steels — exceptional edge retention, excellent corrosion resistance, and high hardness. Holds an edge significantly longer than 154CM or VG-10. The kind of steel that performs at the top of the chart in every category.

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 materials and quality across both.

By the numbers

Specs.

Blade MaterialM390 Stainless Steel
Handle MaterialGrade 5 Titanium
OpeningFlipper — fast, one-handed deployment
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 stainless steel for the blade — 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
Premium steel
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 M390 + titanium.

Why M390 blade steel?

M390 is among the top-tier production knife steels — exceptional edge retention, excellent corrosion resistance, and high hardness. Holds an edge significantly longer than standard steels like 154CM or VG-10. The kind of blade that stays sharp through year-round use.

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.

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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