Overview & First Impressions
Two Hallowe'en limited editions landed from Tenable knives on the same day, and comparing them is more interesting than it first looks. The Fenrir B1034H24 wears a 3.4 inch water ripple Damascus blade under a gold anodised aluminium handle etched with a spooky gothic pattern. The B1034HC5 keeps the same Fenrir chassis but pairs a blackwash Nitro-V blade with an orange and black G10 handle. One is a display piece you can use, the other is a user you can display.
Materials & Construction
The headline difference is the steel. Water ripple Damascus steel brings layered carbon and nickel patterns that shift as the light moves, giving each blade a unique figure that no photograph fully captures. It is a pattern-welded material, so it wants occasional oiling and a gentle sharpening routine. Nitro-V in the HC5 is the practical opposite: a nitrogen-enriched stainless with strong corrosion resistance and enough toughness for hard daily cuts.
Design & Details
Both knives share the Fenrir frame, and it is a good one. The handle fills the palm without feeling chunky, the top liner lock sits high on the spine where it resists accidental disengagement under a tight grip, and deployment works through either a button or thumb studs. The H24 leans decorative with its gothic-etched gold handle, while the HC5 goes high-visibility with orange and black layer work that is easy to find if you set it down outdoors.
Real-World Use
As folding knives go, these favour controlled precision over brute force. The 3.4 inch blade is long enough for food prep, box breakdown and light camp tasks while staying legal in most jurisdictions that cap carry at three and a half inches. The top liner lock keeps the knife stable when you bear down on a cut, and the reversible clip supports both left and right side carry. Collectors will treat the H24 as a seasonal display item and carry the HC5 daily.
Ownership Notes
Care differs meaningfully between the two. The Damascus blade should be wiped clean after every use and given a thin film of protective oil, particularly in humid climates, because the pattern-welded layers are more stain-prone than a single alloy. The Nitro-V version needs almost nothing beyond an occasional strop. Both benefit from a drop of lubricant at the pivot and a check of the body screws after the first month of carry, when new knives typically settle. Collectors who keep a rotation of EDC knives will find the Fenrir frame sits comfortably in a jacket pocket all day without catching on anything.
Who Is This For?
Buy the H24 if you collect limited-run knives and want a seasonal centrepiece with a blade pattern that will never repeat exactly. Buy the HC5 if you want the same ergonomics in a knife you will not hesitate to use hard. There is no wrong answer here, though anyone new to Damascus should know that the maintenance commitment is real rather than theoretical.
Final Verdict
Tenable has done something clever with this pair. Same platform, two entirely different ownership experiences, released together so buyers can pick a philosophy rather than a colour. The B1034H24 is the collector's pick and the B1034HC5 is the daily driver, and owning both is a defensible position for anyone who likes this frame as much as we do.
