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Heretic Koschei
The Heretic Koschei is Heretic's first crossbar lock knife, a manual folder designed by Tony Marfione Jr., the same hand that grinds every Heretic blade. Built on a 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. Every Koschei is made in the USA.
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 handles one handed opening, and closing never puts your fingers in the blade path. Our guide to knife lock types explains why the crossbar has become a favorite among folding knives for anyone who switches hands.
Modular Koschei Platform
Heretic designed the Koschei for customization from the start. The handle scales are interchangeable, so you can change materials or colors as your carry changes, and the reversible pocket clip sets up for tip up carry on either side. A full spine backspacer closes up the handle, and the handle material you pick sets the weight and grip.
Koschei Specs and MagnaCut Drop Point
The Koschei runs a 3.5 inch CPM MagnaCut drop point on 0.156 inch stock, about 8.25 inches open, with a 4.64 inch handle and a weight of 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. Want Heretic in an automatic instead? The Heretic Medusa runs MagnaCut in a button auto.
Koschei Finishes and Limited Drops
The everyday pick is the Koschei in black aluminum with a stonewash MagnaCut blade, a clean, low maintenance setup built for hard daily use. Heretic releases the Koschei in small drops, and past runs have included battleworn black and battleworn bronze blades on blizzardworn aluminum, a bronze blade on marble carbon fiber, and a USA 250 Limited Edition with artwork for the nation's 250th anniversary. Limited finishes sell through fast, so check back as new drops land.