Mini Psyop - Crossbar Lock(2.69" Elmax Blade & Norplex UltreX™ Micarta Handle) - A2301
Experience the perfect blend of style, functionality, and portability with the Mini Psyop by Vosteed & Tuffknives (Geoff Blauvelt).
Specifications:
Model Number: A2301
Blade Length: 2.69" | 68.20 mm
Overall Length: 6.49" | 164.80 mm
Blade Width: 1.07" | 27.30 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.098" | 2.50 mm
Blade Material: Elmax
Blade Grind: Flat
Blade Style: Drop Point
Blade Finish: Satin
Hardness: HRC 60±2
Handle Length: 3.80" | 96.60 mm
Handle Width: 0.77" | 19.50 mm
Handle Thickness: 0.429" | 10.90 mm
Handle Material: Norplex UltreX™ Micarta
Color: Blue
Weight: 1.84 oz | 52.20 g
Opener: Thumb Stud
Lock Type: Crossbar Lock
Pivot Assembly: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing
Pocket Clip: Reversible | Stainless Steel
Carry Position: Tip-up
Knife Type: Manual Folding
Backspacer Material: Aluminum
Backspacer Color: Silver
Thumbstud Material: Aluminum
Thumbstud Color: Silver
Designer: Geoff blauvelt
Lightweight and Portable
The Mini Psyop offers a choice between two premium handle materials: Norplex UltreX™ Micarta and Carbon Fiber. The carbon fiber version weighs a mere 1.77 oz (approximately 50 grams); the Micarta version weighs 1.84 oz (approximately 53 grams). Both versions are perfect for everyday carry, whether you're on the go or just out enjoying the summer sun.
Elmax Blade
The Mini Psyop's 2.69” Elmax drop point blade is a force to be reckoned with, offering exceptional toughness, corrosion resistance, and edge retention.
With a thickness of 0.098” (2.50 mm), the Mini Psyop delivers exceptional slicing power without weighing you down. The blade's dedicated swedge not only adds to its aesthetic appeal but also reinforces the blade's durability for effortless, precision cutting.
Ergonomics with Style
The Mini Psyop's streamlined, ergonomic handle allows your thumb to rest comfortably along the blade spine, providing a secure, confident grip in all conditions. With four distinct configurations tailored for various preferences and uses, you can choose the perfect Mini Psyop to suit your individual needs and styles.
Norplex UltreX™ Micarta Versions:
1. Olive Green: Bead-blasted stonewashed blade finishes with rose gold aluminum thumb stud and backspacer, offering a classic look.
2. Blue: Satin blade finish with silver aluminum thumb stud and backspacer, providing a clean and refreshing appearance, ideal for summer carry.
Carbon Fiber Versions:
3. Coated Blade: Orange aluminum thumb stud and backspacer add vibrancy to the sleek design. The black-coated stonewashed blade is more resistant to corrosion and rust.
4. Satin Blade: Blue aluminum thumb stud and backspacer complement the elegant design, and the satin blade is easy to clean and maintain.
Smooth Action
The time-honored Crossbar Lock ensures a perfect balance of ambidextrous operation, sleek aesthetics, and safety. It delivers smooth and effortless blade deployment with a simple push of the thumb stud. Whether you're in a rush or just enjoying the Mini Psyop's smooth action, the Mini Psyop will always deliver a satisfying experience for you.
Customer Reviews
Very good knife. Great size that is very similar to a Mini-Bugout, but with IMO a better blade. Elmax and Norplex Micarta are better materials IMO than the base Mini-bugout.
The action was great, but does bounce a bit on drop.
Couple of things I didn't like are: Thumbstud is too big, so I replaced it with a Mini-Bugout replacement in a different color to give it some pop. The pocket clip is somewhat annoying with a knife of this size and created very noticeable hotspots on my hand. I took it off and smushed it a bit to make it flatter and less noticeable. May replace the clip with an aftermarket one if possible. Finally, the milling of the crossbar slot hole was a bit rough. Not sure if that was from this material or just a one off. I tried to clean up the ragged edge a bit with a razor, and it is fine enough, but not perfect looking.
Overall, a very, very good knife that will find it into my EDC rotation often. I think it is classier than the Mini-Bugout, cheaper, and probably a better blade (need to test a while), although slightly heavier. At this size/weight, .35 oz doesn't make a whole lot of difference.
Very happy with the knife and I would give it a 4.25. Could be even higher if it had a better clip.
Knife was smaller than expected. It was light, but almost too light. Gave the feeling of less quality.
Its hard to believe i paid less than 150 for the quality of knife i received. Vosteed is becoming my new favourite knife makers.