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The Tenable Entity B1036H1 is a premium everyday carry folding knife designed by acclaimed maker Nalu Boersma. Featuring a wide-profile 14C28N blade with exceptional sharpness and corrosion resistance, this knife delivers reliable cutting performance. The upgraded Top Liner Lock ensures secure blade lockup with smooth, effortless one-handed deployment. Its ergonomic G10 handle—available in Gray, Glow-in-the-Dark Green, Black, and Camouflage—provides a confident grip and comfortable feel. The rear flipper tab and smooth bearing pivot enable fast, crisp deployment. Weighing just 4.45oz with an overall length of 8.11", the Entity combines old-world craftsmanship with new-world materials, making it the perfect companion for daily adventures.

14C28N Blade Introduction

14C28N is a high-value budget-to-midrange stainless steel that excels in corrosion resistance and ease of sharpening, making it a low-maintenance workhorse for EDC and wet environments, but it falls short of premium steels in edge retention and requires more frequent touch-ups when cutting highly abrasive materials like cardboard.

SPECIFICATIONS

Overall Length	8.11''/206.1mm
Blade Length	3.52''/89.4mm
Blade Thickness	0.118" / 3.0mm
Blade Material	14C28N
Blade Style	Drop-point
Blade Grind	Flat Grind
Blade Finish	Gray TiCn Coated
Handle Material	Gray G10
Color	Gray
Lock Type	Top Liner Lock
Weight	4.45oz/126.2g
Model Name	Entity
Model Number	B1036H1
Designer	Nalu Knives

Tenable Entity B1036H1 — 14C28N Flipper, Gray G10 Stealth Build

The B1036H1 is the grayscale stealth build of Nalu Boersma's Tenable Entity: a wide-profile 3.52-inch 14C28N stainless drop point in a gray TiCn coating, mated to clean gray G10 scales for an all-gray, low-flash everyday carry. The upgraded Top Liner Lock keeps your fingers clear of the lock bar during aggressive cuts, and the bearing-driven rear flipper fires the blade open with one hand every single time. At 4.45oz in an 8.11-inch frame, this is the variant to pick if you want the proven Entity platform in the most understated colorway. Compare with the full Tenable Knives catalog or browse our wider folding knives lineup.

Steel & Hardware Selling Points

• 14C28N Sandvik Stainless: Nitrogen-enhanced Swedish steel with outstanding corrosion resistance, fine edge geometry and quick touch-ups on any stone.
• Wide-Profile Drop Point: Extra blade width adds belly for slicing food and cord while keeping the tip strong for detail work.
• Gray TiCn Coating: Hard titanium carbonitride plating lowers friction, increases surface hardness and protects the steel flats from corrosion.
• Top Liner Lock: Lock bar engages high on the frame so your grip never fights the lock during hard cuts.
• Bearing Flipper: Rear flipper tab on a bearing pivot gives a glassy, one-hand flick-open deployment.
• Gray G10 Scales: Waterproof, grippy fiberglass laminate in a low-flash all-gray finish.

Core Selling Points

• 3.52in / 89.4mm 14C28N drop point blade, flat grind, 3.0mm thick
• Gray TiCn coating for surface hardness and corrosion resistance
• Upgraded Top Liner Lock with clean, grip-friendly geometry
• Bearing-pivot rear flipper for fast one-hand deployment
• Stealthy gray G10 handle scales for low-flash everyday carry
• 8.11in / 206.1mm overall at just 4.45oz / 126.2g
• Nalu Boersma designer pedigree at $68.89
• Low-maintenance steel — an ideal first "real" EDC knife

Best Use Scenarios

1. Office & Urban EDC: Understated gray-on-gray finish slips past dress codes without screaming tactical.
2. Wet & Humid Climates: 14C28N is among the most corrosion-resistant steels in its price class.
3. Camp Kitchen: Wide flat-grind drop point slices food like a kitchen knife and re-sharpens in minutes.
4. Cardboard & Package Duty: Sharpens back to hair-popping in minutes after abrasive box work.
5. First Quality Knife: Easy-maintenance steel, proven lock and sub-$70 price make it a smart upgrade purchase.

FAQ

Q1. What makes the Top Liner Lock special?
A: The lock bar engages near the top of the frame, so your fingers apply zero force to the lock during cuts — safer and more reliable than standard liner locks.

Q2. How does 14C28N compare to D2?
A: 14C28N trades a bit of edge retention for vastly better corrosion resistance and easier sharpening — the better pick for wet climates and low-maintenance carry.

Q3. Is the flipper action smooth?
A: Yes — the pivot runs on bearings for a fast, friction-free flick with the rear flipper tab.

Q4. What does the TiCn coating do?
A: Titanium carbonitride plating adds surface hardness, reduces cutting friction and improves corrosion resistance on the blade flats.

Q5. How does B1036H1 differ from B1036H3?
A: Same Entity platform — H1 runs gray TiCn blade with gray G10; H3 runs blackwash blade with black G10.

Steel Comparison — Same-Price-Class Blade Steels

Steel	Typical HRC	Edge Retention	Corrosion Resistance	Toughness	Sharpening Ease
14C28N (this knife)	58-60	Good	Excellent	Good	Easy
8Cr13MoV	57-59	Moderate	Good	Good	Very easy
AUS-8	57-59	Moderate	Good	Very good	Very easy
440C	58-60	Good	Good	Moderate	Moderate
D2 (semi-stainless)	58-61	Excellent	Weak	Moderate	Difficult
CPM-S35VN	58-61	Excellent	Very good	Good	Moderate

Key Terminology

14C28N
Sandvik's nitrogen-enhanced martensitic stainless steel — excellent corrosion resistance, fine edge geometry and easy maintenance.

Drop Point
A blade profile with a convex spine curving to the tip — the most versatile, strongest-tip shape for general EDC.

Top Liner Lock
A liner lock variant whose bar engages near the top of the frame, isolating the lock from your grip force.

TiCn Coating
Titanium carbonitride plating — hard, low-friction, corrosion-resistant ceramic-metal surface treatment.

G10
High-pressure fiberglass laminate handle material — waterproof, grippy and nearly indestructible.

Flat Grind
A straight taper from spine to cutting edge — efficient slicing geometry.

Who Should Buy / Who Should Skip

Who Should Buy:

• Stealth-EDC carriers who want a gray-on-gray low-flash build
• Office and urban commuters needing a discreet folder under office dress codes
• Humid-climate users who need a corrosion-resistant steel and coated blade
• First-time quality-knife buyers — forgiving steel, proven lock, fair price
• Nalu Boersma design collectors who want the foundational Entity variant

Who Should Skip:

• Heavy users who want maximum edge retention — look at D2, S35VN or 20CV instead
• Anyone who dislikes plain gray finishes (see H2 glow-in-the-dark or H4 camo)
• Collectors wanting pattern-welded or premium steel at this price point
• Users who prefer front-flipper or thumb-stud deployment

Care & Maintenance

1. 14C28N is near maintenance-free — wipe the blade occasionally and you are done.
2. Touch up on a 1000-grit stone; the steel sharpens back to factory-sharp quickly.
3. Keep the bearing pivot clean; a drop of light oil every few months keeps flipper action snappy.
4. Blow lint out of the top liner lock channel periodically for crisp lockup.
5. G10 scales handle soap and water; use a stiff brush to refresh grip texture.
6. Check clip screws monthly — pocket friction loosens them.
7. TiCn chips at the edge are cosmetic; the steel underneath sharpens normally.
8. Do not pry or twist with the tip; drop points have strong tips but are not pry bars.
9. Store anywhere dry — no oiling routine required for this steel.

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