Kansept’s aptly named Caveman series overdelivers on raw cutting power — not to mention funky handle variety.
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When it comes to everyday tasks, how much blade is enough?
As the continuing popularity of tiny knives from such brands as WESN and Gerber has proven, you often don’t need a huge cutting edge to get the job done.
That being said, if you’ve got room in your pocket, why not go much bigger?
Pushing that question to its logical extreme is the latest knife series from Kansept, which happens to pack some pretty compelling handle options, too.
Say hello to the Caveman.
This knife marks the first foray into mass production for West Virginia-based designer Jesse Pauley, founder of (fittingly enough) Caveman EDC.
It is also sort of a real-life execution of the knives my buddies and I used to doodle in fifth and sixth grade, so it sort of simultaneously speaks to my inner child and my inner caveman, which might actually be the same thing.
Naturally, the blade is freaking huge, a beefy 3.57-inch tanto made of CPM-20CV super steel, prized for its edge retention, corrosion resistance and toughness.
The deep belly and reinforced tip, complemented by jimping that extends from the spine to the handle, qualify this blade for not only heavy-duty slicing but nuanced detail work.
That should come in handy when you’re looking to field-dress a woolly mammoth — or, let’s be honest, slice up an avocado and spread it on toast.
Kansept offers the Caveman with five different titanium-based handles, each of which offers unique appeal.
The more affordable stonewashed and blackwash variants ($229 each) are for those who prefer to go smooth and streamlined.
On the higher end, meanwhile, are two versions boasting FatCarbon inlays dubbed Gecko CamoCarbon and Jungle Wear ($250 each).
Despite the “blend into nature” vibes that language suggests, these picks are anything but inconspicuous.
Last but not least is perhaps the elusive CNC-machined rock pattern handle, which looks like Fred Flintstone’s EDC pick, in the best possible way.
Weighing a hefty 6.33 ounces, all five variants come complete with super-sturdy frame locks and milled titanium pocket clips.
The latter serves as a handy reminder that, as captivating as caveman times might be, the year is 2025, and most of us wear pants now.
The Kansept Caveman is available now in four variants starting at $229.
Priced at $239, the fifth variant with the CNC-machined rock pattern handle is currently unavailable but you can sign up to be notified if/when that changes.
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