{"product_id":"trivisa-andromeda-pro-pl","title":"Trivisa Andromeda Pro-PL N690 Blade Carbon Fiber Handle Button Liner Lock Folding Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned by the TRIVISA Team, the Andromeda Pro combines a compact profile with everyday versatility. Its 2.3-inch drop-point blade is crafted from N690 stainless steel and finished in satin. Rated at 60±2 HRC, it offers a durable cutting edge with corrosion resistance and straightforward maintenance. A carbon fiber handle provides a distinctive look while keeping the knife lightweight at just 1.69 ounces. Ceramic ball bearings support smooth opening, and a button liner lock secures the blade during use. Measuring 5.42 inches overall when open and 3.12 inches when closed, it is easy to carry on outdoor outings, hikes, camping trips, fishing excursions, or as an everyday carry tool. Its compact dimensions balance portability and useful cutting capability for daily tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eN690 Blade Introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/edcmall.cn\/collections\/n690-steel-knives\"\u003eN690 steel\u003c\/a\u003e is a high-performance martensitic chromium stainless steel produced by Bohler.It has a carbon content of 1.08%,chromium 17.30%,cobalt 1.50%,molybdenum 1.10%,and vanadium 0.10%.This composition provides excellent hardness(58–62 HRC),wear resistance,and corrosion resistance.It is easy to sharpen and polish,making it suitable for high-end knives,surgical instruments,and industrial tools.N690 is widely used in outdoor knives,kitchen knives,and medical instruments due to its durability and ease of maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigner:TRIVISA Team\u003cbr\u003eStyle:Drop Point\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material：N690 Steel\u003cbr\u003eBlade Finished：Satin\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material:Fiber Carbon\u003cbr\u003eLock Style:Button Liner lock\u003cbr\u003eHardness:60±2HRC\u003cbr\u003eBearing:Ceramic Ball Bearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize:\u003cbr\u003eOverall length-5.42\"(137.9mm)\u003cbr\u003eBlade length-2.3\" (58.6mm)\u003cbr\u003eClosed length-3.12\"(79.3mm)\u003cbr\u003eBlade width-1.04''(26mm)\u003cbr\u003eBlade thickness-0.1''(2.5mm)\u003cbr\u003eNet Weight:1.69oz(47.9g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsage:Outdoor survival,EDC,hunting,fishing, hiking and camping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrivisa Andromeda Pro-PL: Bohler N690 Performance, Specs and Honest Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Andromeda Pro-PL is Trivisa's micro EDC folder: a 2.3-inch (58.6 mm) N690 satin drop point at 60±2 HRC, opened by a thumb hole and secured by a \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/button-lock-knives\"\u003ebutton liner lock\u003c\/a\u003e on an oil-slick printed \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/folding-knives\"\u003ecarbon fiber\u003c\/a\u003e handle. At just 47.9 g and 5.42 inches (137.9 mm) overall, it is the smallest knife in the \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/trivisa-knives\"\u003eTrivisa knives\u003c\/a\u003e catalog and one of the most pocketable folders on the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBohler N690: Austrian Steel for a Small Blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN690 is Bohler's cobalt-enhanced stainless: 17.3 percent chromium with 1.5 percent cobalt that refines the carbide structure, letting the steel take a keen, polishable edge at 58-62 HRC. It resists pocket sweat better than VG-10 or 154CM, sharpens easily on ordinary stones, and its fine structure suits the thin 2.5 mm stock of a small folder. Cobalt steels like this are the standard in surgical instruments for good reason - browse all \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/n690-steel-knives\"\u003eN690 steel knives\u003c\/a\u003e to see the other makers using it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Andromeda Pro Belongs on Your Keyring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBohler N690 blade\u003c\/strong\u003e at 60±2 HRC - surgical-grade stainless with a keen, easily maintained edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJust 47.9 g\u003c\/strong\u003e - 5.42 in open \/ 3.12 in closed; lighter than most keychains with a knife attached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThumb hole opening\u003c\/strong\u003e - ambidextrous, snag-free roll-open with no studs to catch pockets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButton liner lock\u003c\/strong\u003e - press the button and the blade drops free without fingers in the closing path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOil-slick carbon fiber handle\u003c\/strong\u003e - marbled multicolour finish over real carbon fiber scales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic ball bearing pivot\u003c\/strong\u003e - smooth flick despite the compact size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanyard hole\u003c\/strong\u003e - run it on a keyring, bead or fob.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses for the Andromeda Pro-PL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimalist EDC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47.9 g disappears into any pocket or a slim wallet pouch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffice and travel:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 2.3 inch blade in the size range most rules treat leniently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage and mail duty:\u003c\/strong\u003e the small drop point handles boxes and envelopes with precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackup knife:\u003c\/strong\u003e the second blade in a bag or vehicle kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift or stocking stuffer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a colour-printed folder under $80 that feels far more expensive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does N690 compare to VG-10 or 14C28N?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eN690 sits in the same class: very good edge retention, excellent corrosion resistance, easy sharpening. The cobalt addition gives it a slightly keener polishable edge, while \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/14c28n\"\u003e14C28N\u003c\/a\u003e is tougher in lateral stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a button liner lock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA liner lock with a release button: the liner engages the tang as usual, but the button sets the bar back so the blade falls free without your fingers crossing the closing path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the oil-slick print wear off the carbon fiber?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe print is a surface finish on the scale. It scuffs under abrasive contact, so clean with a damp cloth; the carbon fiber underneath is permanent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a 2.3 inch blade actually useful?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes - for mail, boxes, food and cordage a small blade offers more control than a big one. It is the classic '80% of tasks, 20% of the size' folder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it open smoothly one-handed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The thumb hole and ceramic bearing let it roll open with the pad of the thumb, either hand, no wrist flick needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBohler N690 vs. Common Small Folder Steels\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSteel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical HRC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdge Retention\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCorrosion Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eToughness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSharpening Ease\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBohler N690 (this knife)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58-62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBohler M390\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60-62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG-10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59-61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e154CM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58-61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCPM-S35VN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58-60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14C28N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58-61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Easy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e440C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58-60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBohler N690 is an Austrian martensitic stainless alloyed with 17.3 percent chromium and 1.5 percent cobalt, which refines the carbide structure and lets the steel take a very keen, polishable edge. At 58-62 HRC it holds an edge in the same league as VG-10 and 154CM while resisting pocket sweat better than either, and it grinds back quickly on ordinary stones. For a small folder that lives in a pocket, that balance is hard to argue with. HRC figures are typical mill ranges, not a guarantee for any single blade.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGlossary of Key Terms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrivisa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Chinese knife brand building premium-steel folders with a clean in-house design language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndromeda Pro-PL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrivisa's micro folder: a 2.3 inch N690 satin drop point with a thumb-hole opener on an oil-slick printed carbon fiber handle, 47.9 g.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBohler N690\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Austrian martensitic stainless with 17.3 percent chromium and 1.5 percent cobalt. Cobalt refines the carbides so the steel takes a very keen, polishable edge while staying easy to sharpen and highly rust resistant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarbon filaments set in epoxy resin, layered and cured. Stiffer and lighter than G10 at the same thickness, with a woven look that reads premium on a handle scale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOil Slick Print\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA marbled multi-colour finish applied over carbon fiber. It is a surface treatment on the scale, so it scuffs under abrasive contact - clean it with a damp cloth, not a scrub pad.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButton Liner Lock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA liner lock with a release button: the liner engages the blade tang as usual, but a button sets the bar back so the blade can drop free without putting fingers in the closing path.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThumb Hole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA drilled hole in the blade that lets you roll the blade open with the pad of your thumb. Ambidextrous, snag-free, and it does not interfere with the cutting path the way a stud can.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic Ball Bearing Pivot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA pair of ceramic balls running in steel races between the blade and the handle. Lower friction than washers, immune to rust, and unaffected by the grit that eventually fouls a phosphor-bronze washer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (Rockwell C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hardness scale used for knife steel. Higher HRC means better edge retention and more brittleness; 58-61 is a working range, 62-64 buys edge holding at the cost of shock tolerance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Buy the Andromeda Pro-PL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want the smallest serious folder in the Trivisa range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou carry minimal - a 47.9 g knife beats a multitool for daily tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are left-handed: thumb hole and button release are fully ambidextrous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want Austrian N690 steel at a sub-$80 price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou like colour and character - the oil-slick handle is a conversation piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Skip It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a full-size blade for camp or farm work - 2.3 inches is a city knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou prefer neutral looks; the oil-slick print is loud by design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are rough on knives; a 2.5 mm micro blade is a cutter, not a pry tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want bearing-flip action - the thumb hole roll-open is deliberate and smooth, not a flicker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the blade dry after every use. N690 is highly corrosion resistant, but lint moisture still spots a satin finish over months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne drop of light knife oil at the pivot monthly, then open and close the blade a dozen times so oil reaches the ceramic bearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the button liner lock face dry. Oil on the lock face makes the bar slide late and the blade develops vertical play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest the release button occasionally with the knife unloaded. Grit under the button slows the travel and makes one-handed closing stiff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on a 1000-grit water stone or diamond plate at 15-18 degrees per side. N690 grinds easily and takes a polished edge that outlasts most finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish on a loaded leather strop with light passes. The 2.3 inch blade is short - short strokes keep the bevel even along its whole length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the printed carbon fiber scales with a damp cloth only. 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