{"product_id":"kansept-ptarmigan-k2055a3","title":"Kansept Ptarmigan K2055A3 CPM-S35VN Blade Titanium Handle Frame Lock Folding Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by the resilient rock ptarmigan, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/edcmall.cn\/collections\/kansept-ptarmigan\"\u003eKansept Ptarmigan\u003c\/a\u003e K2055A3 is a versatile EDC folder engineered for urban and wilderness demands. Its balanced 3.12-inch CPM-S35VN drop-point blade delivers exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance, while the lightweight titanium frame lock design ensures responsive one-hand deployment. At just 3.83 oz with a 7.2-inch overall length, this knife transitions seamlessly from pocket carry to camping tasks. Premium material combinations—including blackwash titanium and purple crystallized titanium—create distinctive character. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/edcmall.cn\/collections\/jared-price-design\"\u003eJared Price\u003c\/a\u003e's thoughtful engineering balances slicing performance with precise tip control, making this reliable companion indispensable for everyday cutting chores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCPM-S35VN Blade Introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/edcmall.cn\/collections\/cpm-s35vn\"\u003eCPM-S35VN\u003c\/a\u003e is a premium powder-metallurgy stainless steel engineered for superior edge retention and excellent corrosion resistance, owing to its refined carbide structure and niobium additions. It offers enhanced toughness and ease of sharpening compared to S30V, yet it may exhibit slightly reduced wear resistance in demanding abrasive tasks. This balanced alloy demands professional sharpening equipment for optimal edge refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.2\"\/182.9mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.12\"\/79.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Thickness：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.118\" \/ 3.0mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCPM S35VN\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Style：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrop Point\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Grind：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlat Grind\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Finish：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackwash \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackwash Titanium, Purple Crystallized Titanium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eColor：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Black\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLock Type：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame Lock\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.83oz\/108.6g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel Name：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePtarmigan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel Number：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eK2055A3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDesigner：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJared Price\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade HRC：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e58-60\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKansept Ptarmigan K2055A3 - Product Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKansept Ptarmigan K2055A3\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs a 3.12\" CPM-S35VN drop point in a moody blackwash finish with one of the most striking handles in the lineup: blackwash titanium framed by cracked, gem-like purple crystallized titanium inlays. Jared Price's frame lock design keeps the action simple and bulletproof, and the flipper tab fires the blade open with real authority. At 3.83 oz (108.6 g) it is an easy all-day carry that reads far more expensive than it is. Compare it against the other \u003ca href=\"\/zh-hans\/collections\/kansept-ptarmigan\"\u003eKansept Ptarmigan collection\u003c\/a\u003e variants, browse more \u003ca href=\"\/zh-hans\/collections\/kansept-knives\"\u003eKansept knives\u003c\/a\u003e designs, or shop the \u003ca href=\"\/zh-hans\/collections\/cpm-s35vn\"\u003eCPM-S35VN knives\u003c\/a\u003e steel collection, \u003ca href=\"\/zh-hans\/collections\/folding-knives\"\u003efolding knives\u003c\/a\u003e catalog and the wider \u003ca href=\"\/zh-hans\/collections\/edc-all-products\"\u003eEDC gear\u003c\/a\u003e store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKansept Ptarmigan K2055A3 - CPM-S35VN Steel Selling Points\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCPM-S35VN is a Crucible powder-metallurgy stainless steel built around a refined vanadium-carbide structure with niobium added for toughness. In plain language: it holds a working edge far longer than budget stainless, resists chipping better than most super-steels, and still sharpens on standard stones. At 58-60 HRC it is the sweet spot for a hard-use EDC folder - you get close to M390 edge life with fewer chips and less swearing at the sharpening bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKansept Ptarmigan K2055A3 - Core Selling Points\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.12-inch CPM-S35VN drop point holds a working edge through weeks of daily cutting chores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame lock milled from the titanium handle scale locks up rock solid with zero blade play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnappy flipper tab deploys the blade on ceramic-smooth bearings with one hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.83 oz balanced weight keeps it comfortable all day yet substantial in hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlim 3.0 mm blade stock and full flat grind slice cardboard and food without wedging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitanium handle with premium inlay scales shrugs off corrosion, drops and pocket abuse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJimped spine and contoured grip keep traction in wet or gloved hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJared Price's ptarmigan-inspired profile balances a fine tip with a strong belly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKansept Ptarmigan K2055A3 - Where It Earns Its Pocket Time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily office and city carry\u003c\/strong\u003e - The slim titanium handle and low-ride pocket clip keep the Kansept Ptarmigan K2055A3 invisible until a box, envelope or zip tie needs opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamp kitchen duty\u003c\/strong\u003e - The drop point profile slices food cleanly - cheese, apples, salami - far better than a serrated gas-station blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrail and hiking chores\u003c\/strong\u003e - Notching feather sticks, trimming tape and guylines, cutting cordage: the edge geometry handles trail work without fuss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFishing and waterside tasks\u003c\/strong\u003e - The stainless blade steel shrugs off humid lake mornings; just wipe and dry it like any quality tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeekend workshop and DIY\u003c\/strong\u003e - Scoring foam, trimming gasket material, opening resin bags - a sharp premium blade beats a utility knife for control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat steel is the Kansept Ptarmigan K2055A3 blade made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eIt runs CPM-S35VN at roughly 58-60 HRC - a powder-metallurgy stainless chosen for edge retention and corrosion resistance.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the frame lock on the Kansept Ptarmigan K2055A3 work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThe frame lock engages automatically as the blade swings open and releases with a deliberate press of your thumb.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow large is the Kansept Ptarmigan K2055A3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eClosed dimensions keep it pocket friendly; opened up it measures 7.2\" \/ 182.9 mm overall with a 3.12\" cutting edge and weighs about 3.83 oz.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Kansept Ptarmigan K2055A3 suitable for left-handed carry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes - the symmetrical handle and ambidextrous-friendly lock make it comfortable for either hand.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKansept Ptarmigan K2055A3 - Steel Comparison Table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\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\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCPM-S35VN\u003c\/strong\u003e (this knife)\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\u003eBetter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCPM-20CV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59-61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCPM-S90V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59-61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExceptional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Difficult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14C28N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59-61\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\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGlossary of Key Terms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCPM-S35VN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Crucible powder-metallurgy stainless steel with niobium added to S30V's recipe. It keeps S30V's edge retention while gaining toughness and sharpening ease, sitting at 58-60 HRC on this knife.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Lock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lock cut from the handle scale itself: the titanium side flexes inward and wedges behind the blade tang. Fewer parts than a liner lock, very rigid, and it wears in rather than out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrop Point\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA convex spine that sweeps down to a strong, controllable point - the default all-round cutting profile for EDC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlat Grind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA full-height bevel running from spine to edge that maximizes slicing efficiency on cardboard, rope and food.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFatCarbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA resin-infused carbon fiber hybrid with dyed layers that read almost like stone or storm cloud; every blank patterns differently.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiCn Coating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitanium carbonitride deposited as a thin PVD film - hard, low-friction, dark gray, and it adds corrosion resistance over the steel beneath.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKansept Ptarmigan K2055A3 - Who Should Buy \/ Who Should Skip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Should Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEDC carriers who want CPM-S35VN edge retention without stepping up to a fragile super-steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of Jared Price's design language collecting their next piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who values a premium titanium or carbon handle over polymer at this price point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommuters who need a slim, deep-carry folder that disappears in the pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife enthusiasts who appreciate a smooth, tuned action as much as cutting performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Should Skip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who needs heavy prying or batoning - CPM-S35VN folders are cutters, not pry bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyers who want a budget beater; the titanium finish deserves better than a toolbox floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who prefer a lightweight synthetic handle for gloved or wet industrial work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone in a jurisdiction that restricts locking folding knives - check local law before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKansept Ptarmigan K2055A3 - Care \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the blade dry after every use - moisture left at the pivot migrates into the lock face overnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd one drop of quality knife oil to the pivot and lock contact points monthly, then work the action to spread it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlow pocket lint out of the handle with compressed air before oiling so grit never grinds inside the pivot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash with warm water and mild dish soap when it gets grimy, then dry completely before it goes back in the pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTouch the edge up on a 1000\/3000 grit stone system; stropping on leather keeps a working edge alive for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever put the knife in the dishwasher - heat and detergent wreck handles, bearings and edge geometry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not pry, twist or use the tip as a screwdriver; even 60 HRC steel chips under hard lateral load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore it dry with a vapor tab; for long-term storage, coat the blade with a light film of mineral oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-tighten pocket clip and body screws periodically with the correct Torx driver, not a worn flathead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kansept Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46983379091653,"sku":"K2055A3","price":221.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/0699\/4117\/files\/02_2fcd780a-2d51-4348-8490-673f5f622524.jpg?v=1790937031","url":"https:\/\/edcmall.cn\/zh-hans\/products\/kansept-ptarmigan-k2055a3","provider":"EDCMALL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}