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Heretic Koschei
The Heretic Koschei is Heretic's first crossbar lock knife, a manual folder designed by Anthony Marfione Jr. and unveiled with prototype customs at Blade Show Texas 2026. Built on a fully modular platform, it brings ambidextrous control and strong lockup to everyday carry, and it marks a new direction for Heretic Knives, a maker best known for OTF automatics.
Heretic Crossbar Lock
The Koschei's crossbar lock runs a spring loaded bar across the blade tang for solid lockup in use, then releases with a pull from either side of the handle, so it works the same for lefties and righties. A thumb hole opener and a bearing pivot make one handed opening smooth, and closing never puts your fingers in the blade path. It is a strong choice among our folding knives for anyone who wants a lock that is easy to use with either hand.
Modular Koschei Platform
The handle scales come off without removing the pivot, so you can swap materials or colors without disturbing the blade setup. A folded stainless backspacer and a reversible titanium clip that carries tip up on either side round out a platform Heretic designed for customization from the start.
Koschei Specs and MagnaCut Drop Point
The Koschei runs a 3.5 inch CPM MagnaCut drop point on 0.163 inch stock, about 8.1 to 8.25 inches open, at roughly 3.5 ounces in aluminum. The drop point gives a strong tip with plenty of belly for slicing, and MagnaCut pairs toughness with outstanding corrosion resistance. Our comparison of every major knife steel explains the advantage. For a Heretic folder that also comes as an automatic, see the Heretic Medusa.
Koschei Finishes and USA 250 Edition
Choose a stonewash blade on black aluminum, battleworn black or battleworn bronze on blizzardworn aluminum, or a bronze blade on marble carbon fiber. The USA 250 Limited Edition adds laser etched artwork for the nation's 250th anniversary. Every Koschei is made in the USA.