Around here, we think of Designer Joe Caswell as somewhat of a mad scientist. When we got an eyeful of the sketches that were to become the Provoke—designed in Newbury Park, California—we knew he was destined to become one of the most innovative designers the knife world has ever seen. Modeled after a traditional karambit, the hawkbill-style blade is forged of a premium D2 steel for high durability and excellent edge retention. It’s finished with a unique Cerakote desert-sand coating that’s at home in the most hostile environments on the planet.
The opening mechanism is pulling the folder into the future whether it’s ready or not. Thumb pressure on the upper crossbar sets the chain reaction in motion, causing the blade to lunge to action while you’ve got a firm grasp on the handle. It’s crafted of aircraft-grade 6061 aluminum for supreme toughness and finished with a matching Cerakote coating. In true Joe fashion, the pocket clip is also a world’s first—sitting almost completely flush with the handle and likewise activated with light thumb pressure.
The Provoke Desert Sand comes up strong when it’s called in for duty.
Features:
- Unique Innovation: Kinematic deploys the blade with push of the thumb
- Superior Performance: D2 blade steel for excellent edge retention
- Strong and Lightweight: Aluminum handle combines strength with minimal weight
- Enhanced Protection: Cerakote improves corrosion resistance
Blade Length |
2.41" (61.21 mm) |
Style |
Folding Knife w/ Kinematic |
Model Code |
4040DS |
Blade Edge |
Plain |
Blade Steel |
D2 |
Blade Finish |
Cerakote |
Blade Thickness |
0.21" (5.31 mm) |
Overall Length |
7.25" (184.15 mm) |
Closed Length |
4.96" (125.98 mm) |
Weight |
6.10 oz. (172.93g) |
Handle |
6061 Aluminum |