Kansept Quasar K1099V11 CPM-20CV Blade Titanium & Carbon Fiber Handle Crossbar Lock Folding Knife

The Kansept Quasar K1099V11 is a medium-sized utility knife blending futuristic design with practical performance. Featuring a CPM-20CV blade renowned for exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance, it delivers outstanding cutting power. The dual-material handle combines stonewashed titanium and carbon fiber for ergonomic comfort and durability. Its crossbar lock mechanism enables safe, ambidextrous operation with rapid deployment via thumb hole or reverse flick. Chamfered edges eliminate hotspots, ensuring smooth handling during extended use. Designer Munko Knives engineered every contour for both form and function, creating a statement piece inspired by quasar dynamics. Limited to 200 pieces, this knife stands out for those valuing innovation, style, and performance.

CPM-20CV Blade Introduction

CPM-20CV is a premier powder-metallurgy stainless steel celebrated for its exceptional wear resistance and outstanding corrosion resistance, ranking among the finest modern super steels. Its uniform dispersion of hard vanadium carbides ensures remarkable edge longevity and apex stability during demanding slicing tasks. However, this high abrasion resistance renders resharpening notably laborious, typically requiring diamond or CBN abrasives. Furthermore, while structurally dependable for general utility, its moderate impact toughness leaves delicate edges prone to micro-chipping under excessive lateral torque, heavy batoning, or abusive prying.

SPECIFICATIONS

Kansept Quasar K1099V11 - Product Overview

The Kansept Quasar K1099V11 is a medium-size utility folder from Kansept Knives's futuristic Quasar series, built around a CPM-20CV blade in a chamfered, quasar-inspired chassis. The stonewashed titanium and shred carbon fiber handle keeps weight at 5.19 oz while the crossbar lock gives fully ambidextrous, fumble-free closing, and the modified Wharncliffe blade in blackwash CPM-20CV delivers a long, straight slicing edge backed by serious edge retention. Dual flick and reverse-flick deployment, an EDC-ready deep-carry profile and designer Munko Knives' chamfered everything make this one of the most distinctive folding knives in the , limited to 200 pieces - a genuine collector target among EDCMALL's knife catalog.

Kansept Quasar K1099V11 - CPM-20CV Blade Performance

CPM-20CV is why this knife disappears from your sharpening schedule. Crucible's CPM-20CV powder-metallurgy super steel packs a dense field of vanadium carbides into a stainless matrix, so the edge keeps biting through cardboard, rope and package tape week after week while the blackwash finish sheds glare and hides wear. It is a hard, abrasion-loving steel - plan on diamond stones when a full reprofile is due - but for a working folder that lives in a pocket, its mix of edge retention and corrosion resistance is right at the top of the production market, alongside Bohler M390 and CPM-S90V.

Kansept Quasar K1099V11 - Core Selling Points

• CPM-20CV blade steel - super-steel edge retention with excellent corrosion resistance
• Chamfered quasar-inspired handle design by Munko Knives - no hot spots in any grip
• Fully ambidextrous crossbar lock with fast flick and reverse-flick deployment
• Stonewashed titanium and shred carbon fiber scales for a light, rigid, corrosion-proof chassis
• 3.38-inch modified Wharncliffe blade, flat ground, 0.118-inch stock, 58-60 HRC
• Stainless pocket clip and torx-serviced construction for easy maintenance
• Limited to 200 pieces worldwide (K1099V11)
• Backed by EDCMALL's knife-specialist support and fast worldwide shipping

Kansept Quasar K1099V11 - Where It Earns Its Pocket Time

• Daily package duty - Case-hardened edge life for a work pocket that opens boxes, tape and shrink wrap all week without a touch-up.
• Range bag resident - The ambidextrous crossbar action works gloved, and the blackwash or glow finish is easy to find on a bench in low light.
• Camp kitchen second - The 3.38-inch modified Wharncliffe slices onions, salami and cord cleanly with its full-length straight edge.
• Urban EDC - A 7.96-inch overall footprint with chamfered edges rides flat and quiet; the titanium or GITD scale keeps it looking dressy at dinner.
• Collector display - Limited to 200 pieces (K1099V11) with Munko Knives design language, copper-tone hardware and quasar-inspired chamfers that photograph beautifully.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the crossbar lock truly ambidextrous?

Yes. The lock bar spans the handle and is released with a straight pull from either side, and both models open with a quick wrist flick or reverse flick, so left- and right-handed users get identical speed.

How does the knife deploy?

A thumb recess on the blade spine plus the detent wedge in the crossbar channel lets you snap it open with a standard flick or a reverse flick - no thumb studs or flippers to snag on pocket lining.

What is the difference between K1099V11 and T1099V5?

K1099V11 pairs a CPM-20CV blackwash blade with stonewashed titanium and shred carbon fiber scales and is limited to 200 pieces; T1099V5 runs a 154CM stonewashed blade on a glow-in-the-dark green G10 handle at a friendlier price.

Will the glow-in-the-dark handle actually glow?

Yes - the G10 is dosed with strontium-aluminate phosphor. A minute under a lamp or daylight charges it for hours of green glow, enough to find the knife instantly in a dark tent or truck cab.

How hard is CPM-20CV to sharpen?

For routine touch-ups a ceramic rod works; for full reprofiling use diamond or CBN plates. In exchange you get edge life that makes sharpening a rare event.

Kansept Quasar K1099V11 - Steel Comparison Table

Steel	Typical HRC	Edge Retention	Corrosion Resistance	Toughness	Sharpening Ease
CPM-20CV (this knife)	59-61	Exceptional	Excellent	Good	Difficult (diamond)
Bohler M390	60-62	Exceptional	Excellent	Good	Difficult (diamond)
CPM-S90V	58-60	Exceptional	Very Good	Fair	Difficult (diamond)
CPM-S35VN	58-60	Very Good	Very Good	Better	Moderate
154CM	58-61	Good	Good	Good	Moderate

Glossary of Key Terms

CPM-20CV
A Crucible powder-metallurgy super steel loaded with vanadium and chromium carbides. At 59-61 HRC it holds a working edge longer than nearly any other production steel while still resisting corrosion like a true stainless.

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

Stonewashed Titanium
Titanium scales tumbled to a uniform matte grey. The finish hides carry scratches and the alloy itself is roughly 45 percent lighter than steel and immune to corrosion.

Shred Carbon Fiber
Chopped carbon-fiber strands pressed in resin so the milled surface shows a marbled, high-tech pattern. Lighter than G10 with a premium look.

Modified Wharncliffe
A Wharncliffe profile with a gently straightened edge and slightly dropped tip: maximum slicing power along the whole edge with a more durable point than a pure Wharncliffe.

Blackwash Finish
A dark tumble-and-etch finish that reads near-black at a glance. It kills glare and hides scratches better than satin or stonewash alone.

Flat Grind
Blade flats that taper in a straight line from spine to edge. Slices better than a hollow grind and stays tougher behind the apex.

HRC
Rockwell Hardness C scale: the industry standard for reporting blade hardness. Higher numbers mean a harder, more wear-resistant edge that is also less forgiving of lateral load.

Kansept Quasar K1099V11 - Who Should Buy / Who Should Skip

Who Should Buy

• Collectors who want the limited-200 Munko Knives design in titanium and carbon fiber
• EDC users who slice all day and want maximum edge retention between touch-ups
• Left-handers tired of thumb studs - the crossbar lock and flick action are fully ambidextrous
• Fans of futuristic, chamfered handle architecture that photographs as good as it carries
• Anyone who wants a 5.19 oz medium folder that still rides flat and quiet in the pocket

Who Should Skip

• You need a hard-use pry bar - 60-class steels and thin chamfered edges reward slicing, not leverage
• You want a light pocket knife; at 147 g the Quasar sits in the mid-weight class
• You insist on one-hand-closing with a flipper tab - deployment is flick-based instead
• You hate maintaining tools: 20CV reprofiling wants diamond stones (K1099V11)
• You want a color choice - this listing is exactly the finish shown in the gallery

Kansept Quasar K1099V11 - Care & Maintenance

1. Wipe the blade dry after every use - M390 is stainless, not stain-proof, and pocket humidity will still speckle it.
2. One drop of quality knife oil at the pivot and crossbar contact points monthly, then cycle the action to spread it.
3. Blow pocket lint out of the handle channel with compressed air before oiling so grit never grinds inside the pivot.
4. Sharpen on diamond or CBN plates; at 60-62 HRC conventional aluminium-oxide stones barely cut this steel.
5. Use light, consistent strokes and finish on a fine ceramic or leather strop - heavy pressure chips a hard apex.
6. Rinse with warm water and mild dish soap when it gets grimy, then dry thoroughly before it goes back in the pocket.
7. Never pry, twist or use the tip as a screwdriver; hard steel trades impact toughness for wear resistance.
8. Keep the crossbar track clean; a lint-packed omega spring channel is the number one cause of a sluggish action.
9. Re-torque clip and body screws with the correct Torx driver - titanium fasteners gall if you overtighten them.