Klaken J366 Black Aluminum 440 Utility Folding Knife

The Klaken J366 has a 2.6-inch stainless blade in a black aluminum handle with a liner lock.

At 2.6 inches the blade sits under the length limit many places set for everyday carry, and the aluminum handle keeps the whole knife light enough to forget in a pocket. Aluminum is rigid without weight, which is what a small utility folder needs. It does turn cold in winter and slick when wet, which is the trade against a textured synthetic.

440 stainless resists corrosion well and comes back to sharp without special abrasives, which suits a knife used and touched up rather than maintained. A liner lock is simple and proven, with a steel leaf springing across the blade tang to hold it open. Explore more Work and Utility Linerlocks.

• 2.6-inch blade, under most everyday carry limits
• Aluminum stays rigid without weight
• Turns cold and slick where a synthetic would not
• 440 resharpens without special abrasives