Psyop - Top Liner Lock Knife (3.32" Elmax Blade & Titanium Handle) - A2206

The Psyop is our First Collaboration with Geoff Blauvelt (A.K.A. Tuffknives).

 

Specifications

Model:A2206

Blade Length:3.32" | 84.40 mm

Overall Length:8.01" | 203.50mm

Blade Width:1.22" | 31.00 mm

Blade Thickness:0.138" | 3.50 mm

Blade Material:Elmax

Blade Grind:Flat

Blade Style:Drop Point

Blade Finish:Stonewash

Hardness:HRC 60±1

Handle Length:4.70" | 119.40 mm

Handle Width:0.94" | 24.00 mm

Handle Thickness:0.500" | 12.70 mm

Handle Material:Titanium

Color:Purple

Weight:4.66 oz | 132.00 g

Opener:Thumb Hole | Front Flipper

Lock Type:Top Liner Lock

Pivot Assembly:Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing

Pocket Clip:Non-reversible  | Titanium

Carry Position:Tip-up

Knife Type:Manual Folding

Backspacer Material:Titanium

Backspacer Color:Purple

Button Material:Stainless Steel

Button Color:Gray

Pivot Collar Material:Stainless Steel

Pivot Collar Color:Golden

Designer:Geoff Blauvelt

 

The Quest for New Colorways

The Psyop is back, and it is now available in a new colorway: misty dark purple.

To achieve this new color, we compared various color palettes and anodizing color charts, experimented with different voltages and anodizing durations, and utilized a range of electroplating solutions to test consistencies. After hundreds of test runs, we finally achieved the result we desired; It looks amazing and showcases rich, everchanging hues under different lighting angles.

During the manufacturing process, we meticulously prepared each handle part. From desmutting and de-oxidizing the thin titanium layer to degreasing any residues with ultrasonic cleaning machines, and from polishing all surfaces of each part to carefully replicating the optimal electro-anodizing conditions, every step was executed with great care and our deep passion for knives.

 

Simple yet Sophisticated Style

Elegant, unique, and ultra-functional, the Vosteed Psyop strikes a great balance between its sleek minimalistic aesthetics and its high functionality.

True to Geoff's design concept, Psyop is filled with surprising small details: the show side pivot and collar are flushed with the Titanium handle; the 3D milled Titanium pocket clip is fixed onto the handle with hidden screw sets.

This backspacer also has a dedicated lanyard attachment hole. Furthermore, to enhance comfort, the inside of the Titanium handles is CNC milled for weight relief.

 

Workhorse for the Tasks

Milled from a 0.157”(4mm) thick Elmax steel blank, the blade of Psyop has excellent wear resistance, good corrosion resistance, and high dimensional stability. The 0.137” (3.5mm) thick (finished) Elmax blade has both a generously ground belly for effortless slicing and a pointed tip for accurate piercing. Whether you're slicing through packages, performing detailed tasks, or tackling outdoor activities, the Psyop is up to the challenge.

 

Intuitive and Fun Action

The Psyop features a button-operated Top-liner lock, which combines intuitive operation, high sturdiness, as well as fun fidget experiences.

The oval-shaped Titanium button is easy to access and fits the overall knife style seamlessly. Equipped with a ceramic ball-bearing system, the Psyop can be smoothly deployed with both a front flipper and thumbhole.

Especially, the height and angle of the front flipper are precisely engineered for ultimate thumb swipe open action. Once the knife is deployed, the front flipper will merge with the continuation line of the handle to form an eye-pleasing sleek profile.

 

The Material

Blade: Uddeholm Elmax SuperClean Powder Metallurgical Steel, Relentless Workhorse Steel.

Handle: Titanium Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V), Metal of the Mythological Titans.

Quick Glance: Drop Point Blade, Top-Liner Lock, Precision CNC Milled Handle with Internal Weight Relief.

Details and Parts: Ceramic Ball Bearing System, Forward Finger Choil, 3D Milled Titanium Backspacer, Front Flipper, Thumb Hole, Clean Aesthetics.