Kansept’s Slick New EDC Knife Boasts a Badass Detail I’ve Never Seen Before

Bird of prey

If you’re like me, the first thought that came to mind when looking at this knife was “what’s up with those slashes on the blade?”

I inquired with the brand, and a rep responded in prompt and clear fashion…

“According to the designer’s concept, this knife is named after the White-Bellied Sea Eagle. The markings on the blade are inspired by an eagle’s talon marks, mimicking the imprint left during a strike.”

The markings appear on both sides of the blade — and ominously peek out even when it is folded.Kansept

That answer checks out, considering that Lowe hails from Australia, one of the regions that said is eagle known to reside.

Knowing little about it, I just watched a recent Youtube short of this bird, and I must say it is g-d majestic.

I would also add that if you happen to be a small, tasty innocent creature — or, heck, a damn drone — in its vicinity, you’d be lucky to come away with scratches when a WBSE comes for you. These predatory birds do not mess around.

(One element that doesn’t quite add up is that the WBSE appears to have four talons per foot, yet the blade has five marks. Chalk it up to artistic license, I guess.)

Bona fide blade

Beyond this eye-catching designer’s flourish, however, the Eaglestrike has a bevy of other compelling features.

Leading them off is the cutting edge, a 3.73-inch hollow-ground wharncliffe-shaped blade made of CPM S35VN or Damascus steel, for $10 more.

At the moment, the Damascus-bladed variant of the Eaglestrike is the only version lacking the slash marks.Kansept

(The Damascus variant does not feature the markings, but a slashed Damascus prototype appears on Lowe’s Instagram page, so perhaps we will see one in the future.)

Deployed via ambidextrous thumb studs, the Eaglestrike emerges from an ergonomically milled titanium handle.

The off side of the blade features the knife’s name, the markings and Lowe’s distinctive signature.Kansept

Heavy jimping on the thumb ramp aids deployment and detail work, while a super-solid crossbar holds the blade steady and ensures single-handed operation.

Perhaps the only thing keeping this Eagle from taking flight is the weight, a hefty 5.27 ounces. I guess with a knife this formidable, a few slashes in the blade can only slim it down so much.

Availability and pricing

What Kansept calls the Premium version of the Eaglestrike is available now in three different variants starting at $170.

The brand’s more budget-friendly label, Tenable Knives, carries four Mid-Tier versions priced at $70.