With One Simple Tweak, This Overlooked Kizer Knife Is Suddenly a Top EDC Contender

Not only is it more approachable than ever before, but it’s also a lot more affordable.

Closeup of Kizer Mini Mystic blade cutting through branch

Published January 17, 2025

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Updated January 17, 2025

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Last year, Kizer and Munko Knives teamed up to release the Kizer Mystic. It was a pretty spectacular EDC knife but was largely overlooked.

Now, that knife is returning, albeit with some tweaks that make it more affordable, accessible and likely much more popular. But don’t take my word for it; check out the Kizer Mini Mystic and judge for yourself.

Kizer Mini Mystic knife in hand outdoors — Having shaved over an inch off the original, Kizer’s Mini Mystic is much more carry-friendly.

Sometimes, smaller is better

The original Kizer Mystic was a whopper of an EDC knife, measuring 8.78 inches. While that’s not totally beyond the reasonable range for an everyday carry knife, it necessitates a lot of pocket real estate. It could also somewhat account for why it wasn’t more talked about.

This new version shaves more than an inch off, clocking in at a total of 7.58 inches, which is much more reasonable for the average user. While it’s not the sole change, it’s the one that may have the most significant impact on this knife’s popularity and approachability.

Kizer Mini Mystic knife handle closeup in hand — The handle has the same unique silhouette, albeit with some notable material and stylistic swaps.

Affordable, not cheap

Along with shrinking the size, Kizer has also swapped the Mini Mystic’s materials. While they’re not as super high-end as the original (which boasted a combo of titanium, Micarta and Rex 45 steel), they’re still plenty respectable.

The harpoon-shaped blade is now made from either Nitro-V or 154CM. Two of the three options still have Micarta handle scales, while the third uses aluminum (which boasts beautiful machining while keeping the weight down). Furthermore, the bolster is now made from semitransparent acrylic or PEI (a type of thermoplastic also known as Ultem).

I genuinely prefer the look of this more affordable version. The semitransparent bolster gives a peek inside the knife’s inner workings, making it much more unique.

Available now

The Kizer Mini Mystic ranges between $76 and $80, depending on which version you choose. For reference, that’s less than half the price of the original. You can score all three on the brand’s site (or Amazon) right now.