Kansept Egress K1033B3 Rose Gold Coated CPM-S35VN Blade White G10 Handle Nested Liner Lock Folding Knife

About Design

The Egress is a versatile choice for all scenarios requiring a reliable knife. Crafted with premium CPM-S35VN steel, it delivers exceptional cutting performance. Featuring a wide blade with a straight edge and a slim, ergonomic handle, it balances functionality and comfort. The liner lock mechanism enhances safety during use, making it ideal for everyday carry (EDC) while handling tougher tasks with long-lasting durability. Its classic color scheme paired with high-quality materials gives this knife a timeless, vintage aesthetic.

About Designer

Nick Rogers is a passionate knife enthusiast dedicated to mastering all aspects of knives. His love for collecting knives inspired him to teach himself 3D CAD software, allowing him to design knives with the exact features he desired and gain a deep understanding of what makes a great knife. The mission of Nitch Designs is to create unique, purpose-driven knives and products that fellow enthusiasts will be proud to own and carry. Nick strives to provide other knife lovers with attractive, high-performance knives at an affordable price.

FEATURES

• CPM-S35VN steel provides superior hardness and excellent edge retention for long-term use.
• Smooth action offers a satisfying fidget experience and easy actuation.
• Ergonomic G10 handle enhances grip comfort and boasts an attractive aesthetic.

SPECIFICATIONS

Length	8.24''/209.2mm
Blade Length	3.47''/88.2mm
Blade Thickness	0.137''/3.5mm
Blade Material	CPM-S35VN
Blade Style	Wharncliffe
Blade Grind	Flat
Blade Finish	Rose Gold Coated
Handle Material	White G10
Color	Rose Gold & White
Lock Type	Nested Liner Lock
Weight	4.06oz/115g
Model Name	Egress
Model Number	K1033B3
Designer	Nitch Designs

 

Kansept Egress K1033B3 - CPM-S35VN Wharncliffe Front Flipper Folder

The Kansept Egress K1033B3 is a CPM-S35VN front flipper folder by Kansept Knives and designer Nick Rogers of Nitch Designs. A rose gold coated wharncliffe blade rides on ceramic ball bearings inside a slim white g10 handle, locked by a nested liner lock. It is a genuine working folding knife for people who cut every day - see the rest of the EDC all-products range at EDCMALL.

CPM-S35VN Blade Steel and Front Flipper Action

CPM-S35VN is Crucible's niobium-modified powder metallurgy stainless, run here at 58-60 HRC. The niobium carbides are finer than the vanadium carbides in CPM-S30V, which buys noticeably better toughness and easier sharpening for a sliver of wear resistance - exactly the trade a working folder wants. The front flipper tab and the large blade cutout give two independent ways to open the blade, both usable with either hand. Compare it against the CPM-S35VN folder range, tougher 154CM blades and the harder-wearing M390 and D2 options in our folding knife collection.

Why the Egress Belongs in Your Pocket

• CPM-S35VN wharncliffe blade at 58-60 HRC for strong edge retention with easy maintenance.
• White G10 handle with a slim profile that disappears in a pocket.
• Nested Liner Lock mechanism - strong lock-up with one-hand release.
• Front flipper tab plus a large blade cutout for two ambidextrous opening methods.
• Ceramic ball bearing pivot for a light, glassy, fidget-friendly action.
• 8.24 in overall with a 3.47 in blade - full-size cutting in a slim frame.
• 4.06 oz / 115 g carry weight with a black stainless steel pocket clip set for tip-up right carry.
• Nick Rogers / Nitch Designs geometry: wide blade, straight edge, purposeful proportions.

Best Uses for the Egress

• Everyday carry cutting: boxes, mail, zip ties and packaging film.
• Camp and hike food prep where a full 3.47 in flat-ground edge matters.
• Workshop and warehouse breakdown of cardboard, cord and light banding.
• Urban utility tasks where a reverse tanto or wharncliffe point stays controllable.
• Collector rotation as a Nick Rogers design with a coated or satin blade.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Egress open?
Two ways, both ambidextrous: roll your index finger over the front flipper tab on the blade spine, or hook a thumb into the large blade cutout near the pivot. Ceramic ball bearings make either method a light flick.

What is the difference between a liner lock and a nested liner lock?
Both use the same spring strip behind the blade tang. On a nested lock the strip sits in a milled pocket inside the scale, which lets the handle run slimmer with no exposed spring edge to snag.

Why is the blade steel only 58-60 HRC?
Running S35VN a little softer than its maximum is deliberate. It trades a small amount of edge holding for toughness and grindability, so the edge resists chipping and comes back quickly on a water stone.

Can the pocket clip be moved for left-hand carry?
No. The Egress clip is fixed for tip-up right-hand carry; the front flipper and blade cutout are ambidextrous even though the clip is not.

CPM-S35VN vs. Common Premium Pocket Knife Steels

Steel	Typical HRC	Edge Retention	Corrosion Resistance	Toughness	Sharpening Ease
CPM-S35VN (this knife)	58-60	Very Good	Very Good	Better	Moderate
CPM-S30V	58-60	Very Good	Very Good	Good	Moderate
CPM-20CV	59-61	Excellent	Excellent	Fair	Difficult
M390	60-62	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Difficult
154CM	58-61	Good	Good	Very Good	Moderate
D2 Tool Steel	58-61	Very Good	Fair	Good	Moderate
14C28N	59-61	Good	Excellent	Good	Very Easy

CPM-S35VN is Crucible's niobium-modified powder metallurgy stainless. The niobium carbides are finer than the vanadium carbides in S30V, so S35VN gives up a sliver of raw wear resistance in exchange for noticeably better toughness and easier sharpening - which is exactly what a working frame-lock folder wants. HRC figures are typical mill ranges, not a guarantee for any single blade.

Glossary of Key Terms

Nitch Designs
The studio of Nick Rogers, a self-taught designer who learned 3D CAD specifically to build purpose-driven knives for enthusiasts rather than for a catalogue.

Nick Rogers
The designer credited on the Egress. His goal with Nitch Designs is attractive, high-performance knives at a price working users can actually justify.

Kansept Knives
A Chinese production knife brand that partners with independent designers and ships their work with premium steels and tight machining tolerances.

CPM-S35VN
Crucible's niobium-modified powder metallurgy stainless. The niobium carbides are finer than the vanadium carbides in S30V, so S35VN trades a sliver of wear resistance for better toughness and easier sharpening.

Liner Lock
A strip of spring steel inside the handle that snaps sideways behind the blade tang when the blade opens. One thumb of the closing hand releases it, keeping fingers out of the blade path.

Nested Liner Lock
A liner lock whose spring strip sits in a milled pocket inside the scale rather than standing proud of it. The result is a slimmer, snag-free handle with the same lock-up.

Front Flipper
A small tab on the blade's spine just forward of the pivot. Rolling your index finger over it breaks the detent and swings the blade open without moving your grip.

Blade Cutout
The large hole milled through the blade near the pivot. It gives a second, ambidextrous way to open the knife and removes weight without weakening the spine.

Ceramic Ball Bearings
Hard ceramic balls riding in races either side of the pivot. They cut friction dramatically, so a light flick is enough to open the blade and the action stays glassy for years.

Reverse Tanto
A tanto with the point-ground front section on the spine-side and a strong straight edge below. It keeps a usable point while adding material where a tip would otherwise snap.

Wharncliffe
A blade whose straight cutting edge runs all the way to a low, centred point. Maximum control on a draw cut, and a point that is nearly impossible to break off.

Canvas Micarta
Linen or canvas cloth laminated in phenolic resin and sanded back. It absorbs sweat and oil, so grip improves with age instead of getting slick.

Shred Carbon Fiber
Carbon-fiber offcuts shredded and re-pressed with resin into a marbled sheet. Every handle patterns differently, so no two knives look identical.

Jade G10
G10 fiberglass laminate that is left translucent rather than dyed opaque, giving the pale sea-green depth that collectors call jade.

Who Should Buy the Egress

• Everyday carriers who want a real working edge in a slim, 4 oz class folder.
• Front flipper fans: the Egress has one of the most generous tabs at this price.
• Buyers who value a mid-premium powder steel over a budget stainless.
• Left-handed users who need ambidextrous opening even if the clip is right-side only.
• Collectors completing the Nick Rogers / Nitch Designs lineup.

Who Should Skip It

• Left-handed carriers who insist on a reversible pocket clip - the Egress clip is fixed.
• Hunters or tradespeople who need a piercing drop point; this is a straight-edge utility blade.
• Users who want a featherweight knife - at 4.06 oz the Egress is built, not hollowed out.
• Anyone wanting a hard-use pry tool; no folding knife should be levered on.
• Buyers who prefer an easy-to-sharpen budget steel over a powder metallurgy one.

Care & Maintenance

• Wipe the blade dry after every session; CPM-S35VN is strongly stainless but pocket sweat still speckles bare steel over weeks.
• Blow pocket lint out of the liner-lock channel and pivot recess so lockup stays early, tight and consistent.
• One drop of light knife oil at the pivot and along the lock bar monthly, then cycle the blade a dozen times so it spreads.
• Sharpen at a consistent 15-20 degrees per side on a diamond plate or water stone; S35VN at 58-60 HRC grinds predictably.
• Finish on a fine ceramic rod or a loaded leather strop with light pressure - heavy passes round the apex you just set.
• Keep rose gold coated blades away from abrasive scrubbing and harsh solvents; the PVD layer is the corrosion shield and the colour.
• Wash G10, Micarta and carbon-fiber scales with warm water and a soft brush; packed grit wears the grip texture smooth.
• Never pry, twist or use the tip as a screwdriver; side loads chip tips far faster than any cutting task.
• Re-torque the pivot and the steel pocket clip screws every month or two with the correct Torx driver.