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The Tenable Entity B1036H2 is a premium everyday carry flipper knife crafted by designer Nalu Boersma. Featuring a wide-profile 14C28N stainless steel blade with flat grind and gray TiCn coating, it delivers exceptional sharpness and corrosion resistance. The upgraded Top Liner Lock ensures secure blade lockup with smooth, reliable one-handed deployment via the rear flipper tab and bearing pivot. The glow-in-the-dark green G10 handle combines ergonomic comfort with distinctive low-light visibility. Measuring 8.11 inches overall with a 3.52-inch blade, this 4.45-ounce knife blends old-world craftsmanship with modern materials, making it an ideal companion for daily cutting tasks and outdoor 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	B1036H2
Designer	Nalu Knives

Tenable Entity B1036H2 — 14C28N Flipper with Glow-in-the-Dark G10

The B1036H2 is the after-dark version of Nalu Boersma's Tenable Entity: a wide-profile 3.52-inch 14C28N stainless drop point in gray TiCn, paired with glow-in-the-dark green G10 scales that charge up in daylight and reveal your knife on the nightstand, in a dark pack, or across the tent floor. The upgraded Top Liner Lock keeps the lock bar out of your grip during hard cuts, while the bearing-driven rear flipper snaps the blade open with one finger. At 4.45oz with an 8.11-inch frame, it disappears in the pocket and shows up when the lights go out. Pick one up and tour the rest of the Tenable Knives lineup alongside our full folding knives catalog.

Steel & Hardware Selling Points

• 14C28N Sandvik Stainless: Nitrogen-enhanced Swedish steel with outstanding corrosion resistance, fine grain that takes a wicked sharp edge, and quick touch-ups on any stone.
• Wide-Profile Drop Point: Extra blade width gives belly for slicing and a strong tip for detail cuts — the most versatile EDC profile going.
• Gray TiCn Coating: Titanium carbonitride plating raises surface hardness, cuts friction and protects the steel flats from corrosion.
• Upgraded Top Liner Lock: Lock bar engages near the top of the frame so your grip never works against the lock during a hard cut.
• Bearing Flipper: Rear flipper tab on a bearing pivot for fast, glassy one-hand deployment.
• Glow-in-the-Dark Green G10: Photo-luminescent G10 charges under any light and glows for hours in the dark — easy to find, hard to lose.

Core Selling Points

• 3.52in / 89.4mm 14C28N drop point blade, flat grind, 3.0mm thick
• Gray TiCn coated for surface hardness and corrosion resistance
• Upgraded Top Liner Lock with clean, grip-friendly geometry
• Bearing-pivot rear flipper for fast one-hand deployment
• Glow-in-the-dark green G10 scales charge and glow for hours
• 8.11in / 206.1mm overall at just 4.45oz / 126.2g
• Nalu Boersma designer pedigree under $75
• Low-maintenance steel — an ideal first "real" EDC knife

Best Use Scenarios

1. Nightstand & EDC-By-Lamplight: Glow-in-the-dark handle locates the knife instantly without fumbling for a phone light.
2. Office & Urban Carry: Sub-5oz, non-threatening drop point and clean lines make it a natural daily folder.
3. Wet-Weather Outdoors: 14C28N shrugs off rain and humidity while the TiCn coating adds a second layer of protection.
4. Camp & Cabin Kit: G10 glows up after sunset so the knife never gets lost in tent fabric or pack pockets.
5. First Quality Knife: Easy-maintenance steel, proven lock and sub-$75 price make it a smart upgrade purchase.

FAQ

Q1. What is a Top Liner Lock?
A: An upgraded liner lock where the lock bar engages near the top of the frame — your grip never applies force to the lock during cuts for safer, more reliable lockup.

Q2. How long does the G10 actually glow?
A: After 10-30 minutes of bright light exposure, the green G10 emits a strong glow for the first hour and remains faintly visible for several hours, then recharges instantly under any light.

Q3. How does 14C28N compare to D2?
A: 14C28N trades a bit of edge retention for vastly better corrosion resistance and much easier sharpening — the better pick for wet environments and low-maintenance daily carry.

Q4. Is the flipper action smooth?
A: Yes — the pivot runs on bearings, giving a fast, flick-open deployment with the rear flipper tab.

Q5. Will the glow wear out?
A: No — the photoluminescent material is integrated into the G10. It may dim with heavy abrasion over years but does not stop working.

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.

Glow-in-the-Dark G10
Standard G10 infused with a strontium-aluminate photoluminescent compound — charges under light and glows without batteries or electronics.

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

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

Who Should Buy / Who Should Skip

Who Should Buy:

• Nightstand and bedside-table carriers who always need to find the knife in the dark
• Campers and backpackers who want a glowing handle in their tent or pack
• Anyone who loves low-light EDC vibes without resorting to tritium vials
• Daily carriers who want a light, sharp, corrosion-proof folder under $75
• Gift buyers looking for a knife that does something a photo cannot capture

Who Should Skip:

• Heavy users who want maximum edge retention — look at D2, S35VN or 20CV instead
• Minimalists who prefer plain, single-material handles (try the B1036H1 gray or B1036H3 black instead)
• Collectors wanting pattern-welded or premium powder steel at this price
• 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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