This Might Be the Tiniest Frame Lock Flipper EDC Knife Ever Made

Some clever design elements make this incredibly small cutting tool a lot more useful than you might expect.

Edgelet ScytheBlade being put in jeans pocket

Published March 5, 2025

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Not everyone has the privilege of carrying a full-sized EDC knife. For some, it may be entirely illegal. For others, it might just be too inconvenient. That means many folks need alternative solutions. Unfortunately, smaller knives often sacrifice features in favor of stature.

But the newly launched Edgelet ScytheBlade might be the best of both worlds. It sports numerous features typically found on knives four or five times its size.

Edgelet ScytheBlade sitting on grass — This might be the smallest knife ever to feature a flipper deployment and frame lock mechanism.

Micro machine

While the photos show how tiny the ScytheBlade is, even those photos don’t do it justice. When opened, the tool measures just 1.81 inches from tip to tail — about the size of a house key. It’s even smaller when closed.

It’s also incredibly lightweight. In total, it weighs eight grams, which is about the same as a US nickel.

Its incredibly small stature and light weight make it perfect for keychain carry. It’s such an unintrusive tool that you don’t have to make extra room in your pockets.

Yet, for its remarkably small size, it’s also remarkably fully featured. You’ll be shocked to discover it sports many features rivaling far larger knives.

Edgelet ScytheBlade on keychain — Measuring about the same length as a housekey, the ScytheBlade is ideal for keychain carry.

Formidable features

One of the ScytheBlade’s biggest highlights is its handle. For starters, it’s made from titanium, which lends it incredible strength while allowing it to remain exceptionally lightweight.

It also has a frame lock mechanism for additional safety and security. Integrated into a handle scale, the sprung bar slots into place when the blade is unfolded from the handle.

That locking mechanism also pairs with its flipper-style deployment. Unlike traditional flippers, this knife has a jimped wheel instead of a tang or flipper tab. This allows you to easily roll the blade out of the handle and into place with great speed and agility.

The blade is made from stainless steel (however, the variety is unclear) and has a hawkbill shape. That hooked tip gives it greater utility, as it can better hook into whatever you’re cutting for more precise cuts.

It also has a thumb hole. However, unlike typical thumb holes, it can’t be grasped when the knife is closed. Instead, it serves to cut weight, and it can be used to close or adjust the positioning of the blade more safely.