Trivisa Puppy-LM TG01-LM SK5 Blade Micarta Handle Crossbar Lock Folding Knife

Designed for everyday carry and outdoor use, the TRIVISA Puppy folding knife combines a compact profile with practical materials. Its 2.62-inch SK5 steel blade features a stonewashed finish and offers a tough, easily sharpened edge for routine cutting tasks. Because SK5 is not stainless steel, wipe the blade dry after use and apply suitable protection to help prevent corrosion. The Micarta handle provides a comfortable grip, while the crossbar lock secures the blade open. Ceramic ball bearings support smooth operation. Measuring 6.96 inches overall and weighing 2.15 ounces, it folds to 3.6 inches for convenient carry. A versatile companion for hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, and everyday utility, it brings functionality to your outdoor kit.

SK5 Blade Introduction

SK5 is a dependable Japanese high-carbon tool steel renowned for its outstanding impact toughness, shock resistance, and ductility, making it exceptionally resilient against catastrophic fractures during rigorous chopping and heavy-duty field tasks. It readily takes a blistering, razor-sharp edge with minimal sharpening effort. However, its non-stainless composition results in poor corrosion resistance, requiring diligent maintenance or protective blade coatings to prevent rust. Furthermore, its modest carbide volume offers only moderate wear resistance, causing the cutting edge to dull relatively quickly against abrasive materials compared to modern alloy steels.

SPECIFICATIONS

Designer:TRIVISA Team
Blade Material：SK5
Blade Finish:Stonewashed
Blade Number：5pcs
Handle Material: Micarta
Lock Style:Crossbar lock
Bearing:Ceramic Ball Bearing

Size:
Overall length-6.96"(176.7mm)
Blade length-2.62" (66.7mm)
Closed length-3.6"(91.7mm)
Blade width-0.94''（23.9mm)
Blade thickness-0.1''(2.5mm)
Net Weight:2.15oz(61.1g)

Usage:Outdoor survival,EDC,hunting,fishing, hiking and camping

Trivisa Puppy-LM - Replaceable SK5 Utility Blade in a Crossbar-Locked Folder

The SK5 utility-blade folder: the Trivisa Puppy-LM holds a standard trapezoid blade in a machined carrier with a knurled change dial, a blue Micarta handle and a crossbar lock at 61.1 g (2.15 oz). More folding knives at EDCMALL.

A Folder That Never Needs Sharpening: The Replaceable-Blade Design

The Puppy-LM borrows the smartest idea from the work site: the edge is a consumable. A standard trapezoid utility blade sits in a brown PVD-finished carrier and is held by a knurled dial - loosen, swing the worn blade out, seat a fresh one, re-tighten. SK5 carbon steel takes a frightening edge in seconds and its toughness absorbs the lateral abuse that chips powder steels, and because the blade is replaceable you never mourn the patina or the wear. The blue Micarta scales give a warm grip, and the crossbar lock plus ceramic bearing make it a real folder rather than a novelty. Compare SK5 with D2 and 154CM in the table below.

Why the Puppy-LM Belongs in Your Pocket

• Replaceable standard trapezoid SK5 utility blade - a fresh edge is one dial turn away.
• Knurled blade-change dial on a brown PVD-finished steel carrier.
• SK5 high-carbon steel: outstanding toughness, razor edge, seconds to re-sharpen.
• Blue textured Micarta scales that grip harder when wet.
• Crossbar lock: ambidextrous, dirt-tolerant and finger-safe on closing.
• Ceramic ball bearing pivot for a glassy swing.
• Copper-toned steel pocket clip and lanyard-ready rear.
• 61.1 g (2.15 oz) and 6.96 inches open - a working folder, not a toy.

Best Uses for the Puppy-LM

• Box duty: opening, breaking down and slicing tape all day without dulling a knife you love.
• Workshop and job-site cutting where a lost or chipped edge costs pocket change to replace.
• Warehouse pickers who want a lock-secured folder instead of a box cutter.
• Camping food prep on an edge that refreshes in seconds.
• A daily-carry folder for people who refuse to own a sharpening stone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the blade really replaceable?
Yes. The Puppy-LM carries a standard trapezoid utility blade in a machined carrier held by a knurled dial. Loosen it, swing the worn blade out, seat a fresh one and re-tighten - no screwdriver needed.

What is SK5 steel?
A Japanese JIS high-carbon tool steel (about 0.8 percent carbon) with outstanding toughness and shock resistance. It takes a razor edge fast; being non-stainless, wipe it dry and oil it, or simply swap in a fresh blade when the edge goes.

How do I open it?
The blade carrier is thumb-cut for a one-hand swing, and the ceramic ball bearing pivot keeps the action smooth; the crossbar lock secures the blade open.

Which blades fit?
Standard trapezoid utility blades, sold at every hardware store for pocket change. Both single-edge segments and the common trapezoid profile seat in the carrier.

How big is it?
6.96" (176.7 mm) open, 3.6" (91.7 mm) closed, 2.62" (66.7 mm) exposed blade at 0.10" (2.5 mm), and 61.1 g (2.15 oz) - a compact working folder with real reach.

SK5 Carbon Steel vs. Common Blade Steels

Steel	Typical HRC	Edge Retention	Corrosion Resistance	Toughness	Sharpening Ease
SK5 (this blade)	55-60	Fair	Poor	Excellent	Very Easy
1095 Carbon	55-58	Fair	Poor	Excellent	Very Easy
D2 Tool Steel	58-61	Very Good	Fair	Good	Moderate
14C28N	58-61	Good	Excellent	Good	Very Easy
154CM	58-61	Good	Good	Very Good	Moderate
8Cr13MoV	57-59	Fair	Good	Good	Very Easy

SK5 is a Japanese high-carbon tool steel (JIS, roughly 0.8 percent carbon) prized for impact toughness and shock resistance - it takes a blistering edge in seconds and shrugs off the lateral abuse that chips powder steels. The trade is honest: as a non-stainless carbon steel it will rust if stored damp, and its modest carbide volume dulls faster than modern alloy steels under abrasive cutting. That is exactly why Trivisa builds it into a replaceable utility blade - the consumable edge is the design. HRC figures are typical mill ranges, not a guarantee for any single blade.

Glossary of Key Terms

Trivisa
A Chinese knife brand building titanium and Micarta folders around honest working materials, with a clean in-house design language.

Puppy-LM
Trivisa's compact utility-blade folder: a replaceable SK5 trapezoid blade in a machined carrier, blue Micarta scales, crossbar lock, 61.1 g.

Replaceable Utility Blade
A trapezoid blade held in a machined carrier. When the edge is gone, turn the dial and swap in a fresh one - the knife never needs a sharpening session.

SK5 Steel
A JIS high-carbon tool steel with outstanding toughness and shock resistance. Takes a razor edge fast; as a non-stainless carbon steel it wants to be wiped dry and oiled.

Crossbar Lock
A spring-loaded bar spanning the handle that wedges behind the blade tang. Fully ambidextrous, keeps fingers out of the closing path, and among the strongest folder locks built.

Ceramic Ball Bearings
Hardened ceramic balls around the pivot. The action stays glassy for years, and ceramic will not rust or flat-spot.

Micarta
Layers of linen or canvas compressed and cured in resin. It gets grippier when wet and wears into a personal patina over years of use.

Blade-Change Dial
The knurled thumbwheel on the blade carrier. Loosen it, swing the worn blade out, seat a fresh one, and re-tighten - no screwdriver needed.

Trapezoid Blade
The standard utility-knife blade shape, sold everywhere for pocket change. A fresh edge is always one swap away.

Stonewashed Blade
A matte tumble finish that hides scratches; on SK5 it also makes the early patina stage look intentional.

Who Should Buy the Puppy-LM

• Tradespeople and warehouse workers who burn edges faster than they sharpen them.
• Anyone who wants a crossbar-locked folder that never needs a sharpening stone.
• Fans of blue Micarta and the copper-accent Trivisa hardware look.
• Campers who want a fresh, razor-sharp edge for food prep every trip.
• Budget-minded buyers - the knife plus a lifetime of blades costs less than one super steel.

Who Should Skip It

• Anyone who wants a traditional fixed knife blade profile - this is a utility blade carrier.
• Buyers expecting stainless steel; SK5 needs a wipe-dry-and-oil habit or a fresh blade.
• Users who want fine tip work; the trapezoid profile has a squared utility point.
• People who want premium steel bragging rights - the point here is a consumable edge.

Care & Maintenance

• Swap the blade instead of sharpening: turn the carrier dial, seat a fresh trapezoid blade, and re-tighten.
• If you do extend the edge, touch it up on a small stone or strop in seconds - SK5 sharpens faster than any stainless.
• Wipe the carbon-steel blade dry after every use and oil it lightly; SK5 will rust if stored damp.
• Oil the pivot and crossbar-lock bar every couple of months, then cycle the blade to spread it.
• Keep a few spare utility blades in the packaging sleeve - a fresh edge is cheaper than any sharpening session.
• Do not baton or pry with the utility blade; the trapezoid profile is built for slicing, not leverage.
• Scrub the blue Micarta scales with warm water and a soft brush; they grip better after a rinse and full dry.
• Check the body screws periodically with the correct driver; pocket carry can back hardware out.
• Store it dry and out of the sheath pouch if the knife will sit unused for weeks.