Kansept Accipiter T1007F3 14C28N Blade Red Anodized Aluminum Handle Button Lock Folding Knife

The Kansept Accipiter T1007F3 is a premium everyday carry folding knife that combines exceptional performance with affordability. Built by renowned designer Kim Ning, this knife delivers professional-grade functionality for daily tasks and outdoor adventures. The blade features premium 14C28N stainless steel ground into a versatile drop point shape, offering outstanding edge retention, hardness, and corrosion resistance. Whether slicing, piercing, or cutting, this blade maintains its sharpness through demanding use. The striking red anodized aluminum handle provides lightweight durability with superior ergonomics and a secure grip. Its dual-material construction ensures comfort during extended carry and use, while the ambidextrous reversible pocket clip accommodates both left and right-handed users. Deployment is smooth and satisfying thanks to the flipper mechanism paired with caged ceramic bearings, enabling fast, consistent one-handed opening. The reliable button lock mechanism keeps the blade securely locked during use while allowing intuitive, safe operation. Designed for urban professionals, outdoor enthusiasts, and EDC collectors, the Accipiter T1007F3 balances premium materials, smooth mechanics, and real-world usability at an accessible price point. A trusted choice for those seeking dependable performance without compromise.

Specifications

Kansept Accipiter T1007F3 — 14C28N Button Lock EDC Folder

The Kansept Accipiter T1007F3 is a sub-3.6-inch folding knife built for people who actually carry one daily. The 3.53 in blade is Sandvik 14C28N at 59-61 HRC, flat ground into a deep-bellied drop point and finished stonewashed 14C28N drop point - a forgiving working geometry that slices cardboard and rope without turning brittle. The red diamond-texture anodised aluminium scale holds the whole knife at 4.52 oz, and the button lock releases cleanly with one thumb and keeps your fingers out of the blade path on closing. Browse our Kansept knives, Accipiter lineup and EDC knives collections.

Sandvik 14C28N and a Button Lock: What the Accipiter Actually Buys You

14C28N is the reason this knife makes sense at the price. It is a nitrogen-alloyed martensitic stainless from Sandvik that runs 59-61 HRC, and it is the steel that made 14C28N a default recommendation for anyone who wants one knife to do everything. It holds a stable edge, it will not chip out on a staple, and it comes back to shaving sharp in a couple of minutes. Pair it with a button lock and you get a folder that opens and closes with one hand, under control, every time - which is the whole point of a folding knife you actually carry. If you would rather trade stain resistance for raw wear resistance, our D2 blades are the other side of that coin.

Why the Accipiter Belongs in Your Pocket

• Sandvik 14C28N blade at 59-61 HRC: strong stain resistance, a stable fine edge and no chippy behaviour.
• Flat-ground 3.53 in drop point with a deep belly - a slicer first, with a point that still pierces clean.
• Button lock action: press the button, the blade falls shut, and your fingers never cross the edge.
• 3.5 mm blade stock on an 8.16 in overall frame - rigid enough to lean on, slim enough to forget in a pocket.
• Red Diamond Texture Anodised Aluminium over a stainless liner keeps the whole knife at 4.52 oz without feeling hollow.
• Ceramic-smooth detent and twin thumb studs for a reliable one-handed open every time.
• Reversible deep carry clip sits the knife low and swaps sides for left- or right-handed users.
• Kim Ning's silhouette: a straight handle with a forward guard so your grip lands in the same place every draw.

Best Uses for the Accipiter

• Everyday carry - the 4.52 oz, 8.16 in package disappears along the pocket seam.
• Breaking down boxes and cutting strapping: the flat grind keeps the edge stable in abrasive material.
• Camping and hiking - a drop point handles food prep, cordage and tinder without complaint.
• Workshop and garage tasks where you need one reliable open and a blade you can resharpen in minutes.
• A first serious folder for a new EDC carrier: the button lock is the most forgiving lock to learn on.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Accipiter a flipper or a thumb stud knife?
It runs twin thumb studs with a smooth detent. Roll the blade out with your thumb, or flick it open with a light wrist assist - there is no flipper tab in the pocket line.

What is the difference between T1007F3, F5 and F6?
Blade finish and scale colour. F3 is a stonewashed blade on red diamond-texture aluminium; F5 and F6 run a rose gold coated blade on green and black fish-scale aluminium respectively. Steel, size, lock and weight are identical.

Can I take the Accipiter apart for cleaning?
Yes - the scale and liner come apart with a Torx driver. Blow the lint out of the button track, wipe the washers, add one drop of oil and reassemble with light torque.

Will 14C28N hold an edge as long as D2?
No, and it is not meant to. 14C28N trades some wear resistance for corrosion resistance and an edge that will not chip. It touches up in a couple of minutes on a stone, which for a daily carry is the better trade.

Is this knife legal to carry where I live?
Laws vary widely by country, state and city. Check your local regulations before carrying any locking folding knife.

Sandvik 14C28N vs. Common Pocket Knife Steels

Steel	Typical HRC	Edge Retention	Corrosion Resistance	Toughness	Sharpening Ease
14C28N (this knife)	59-61	Good	Excellent	Good	Very Easy
Nitro-V	59-61	Good	Very Good	Better	Easy
154CM	58-61	Good	Good	Very Good	Moderate
CPM-S35VN	58-60	Very Good	Very Good	Better	Moderate
D2 Tool Steel	58-61	Very Good	Fair	Good	Moderate
8Cr13MoV	57-59	Fair	Good	Good	Very Easy

Sandvik 14C28N is a nitrogen-alloyed martensitic stainless that lands at 59-61 HRC in production heat treats. It gives up a little raw wear resistance to D2 and CPM-S35VN in exchange for corrosion resistance and edge stability that is almost impossible to chip. HRC figures are typical mill ranges, not a guarantee for any single blade.

Glossary of Key Terms

Button Lock
A spring-loaded push button set into the handle that releases the blade tang. Fully ambidextrous, keeps fingers clear of the edge on closing, and ranks among the safest one-hand locks in production.

Sandvik 14C28N
A nitrogen-alloyed martensitic stainless hardened to 59-61 HRC. Excellent stain resistance, a fine stable edge and very easy sharpening - the best all-round EDC stainless in this price band.

Kim Ning
The designer behind the Accipiter's silhouette: a deep-bellied drop point on a slim, straight aluminium handle that indexes without hunting for the grip.

Anodised Aluminium
6061-series aluminium coloured by growing a controlled oxide layer instead of painting it, so the colour cannot chip or flake off - only wear honestly with use.

Diamond / Fish Scale Texture
The machined grip pattern rolled into the Accipiter's aluminium scales. Both variants give wet-hand traction, just with a different visual language.

Drop Point
A blade whose spine sweeps down in a gentle curve to the tip - plenty of belly for slicing with a point strong enough for piercing work.

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

Reversible Deep Carry Clip
A low-ride clip that sinks the knife almost entirely below the pocket rim, and remounts for left- or right-handed carry.

Who Should Buy the Accipiter

• You want a button lock folder that closes one-handed without putting a finger in the blade path.
• You use your knife daily on packaging, cordage and tape and want an edge that resharpens in minutes.
• You prefer a slim 4.52 oz aluminium handle over a thick, heavy tactical brick.
• You want a Kim Ning design without paying custom-knife money.
• You carry in both pockets and need a clip that swaps sides.

Who Should Skip It

• You need a heavy-duty pry tool: this is a slicer, not a demolition knife.
• You insist on a flipper tab, ceramic bearings and a drop-shut action out of the box.
• You want a super steel like CPM-20CV or MagnaCut and will not accept 14C28N.
• You carry tip-down only - the Accipiter is set up tip-up.
• You want a knife you never have to oil or wipe: aluminium and stainless both reward basic care.

Care & Maintenance

• Wipe the blade dry after every use; 14C28N is strongly stainless but pocket sweat still speckles bare steel over weeks.
• One drop of quality knife oil at the pivot monthly, then cycle the button lock so oil spreads across the tang.
• Blow pocket lint out of the handle channel before oiling so grit never grinds against the pivot washers.
• Sharpen on a 1000-grit water stone or diamond plate; 14C28N grinds fast and takes a keen edge in a handful of passes.
• Finish on a loaded leather strop with light pressure - heavy passes round the apex and undo the edge you just set.
• Wipe anodised aluminium scales with a damp cloth only; solvents and abrasive polish dull the oxide colour.
• Never pry, twist or use the tip as a screwdriver; side loads snap tips far faster than cutting ever will.
• Check the pocket clip screws every month or two with the correct Torx driver so the knife never rides loose.
• Store the knife closed and dry, never in a damp leather pouch that holds moisture against the steel.