This Meticulously Machined Flipper Knife Is a Glimpse at the Future of EDC

Where does the knifemaking world go from here? Kizer might have the answer in this Blade Runner-inspired cutting tool.

Published February 12, 2025

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The EDC knife world has never been broader or more robust than it is today. Pocketable cutting tool options number in the hundreds of thousands, and more are being made daily.

But where does the knifemaking industry go from here? What’s the next frontier to cross and conquer? Kizer’s Silverwing — inspired by Blade Runner — might hold the answer. And if so, the future looks bright.

Kizer Silverwing knife over black desk with mouse, airpods, pen, notebook, and iphone — This 7.75-inch front flipper was designed to showcase the potential future of EDC knives.

Devilish details

What’s especially alluring about the Silverwing is its handle scales. While they’re crafted from titanium — an exceptional material, albeit not particularly special — the real star is their precision craftsmanship.

Each pair of scales takes over four hours apiece to meticulously CNC machine. The result is an absolutely gorgeous, futuristic design marked by multiple types of jimping, texture, contours and more.

Plus, if you take a gander at the center of the handle, those three slots have a see-through milled mesh — which allows you to peer straight through the knife — that must have been exceptionally difficult to manage.

For the folks at Kizer, the next frontier in EDC knives seems to be improving overall craftsmanship and focusing on the tiny details. After looking at this knife, I honestly believe they may be right.

Kizer Silverwing knife closed and in hands on gray background — The meticulous CNC machining of the handles took over four hours per knife.

A cut above

The handle isn’t the only future-facing part of the Kizer Silverwing. The other materials (and their craftsmanship) are also extraordinary.

The knife comes in four versions: two with M390 steel and two with S90V. The machining on the bowie-style blade also differs across both steel types. One is offered with a more traditional flat grind, whereas the other has a compound grind.

They also have a larger thumb stud than usual (for easier manual opening if you don’t wish to use the flipper), a sturdy frame lock and a titanium pocket clip.

While there are some price differences, you can’t go wrong with any configuration of this breathtaking knife.

Kizer Silverwing knives on black background — Although these all look quite similar, the four options have subtle stylistic and material differences.

Coming (very) soon

Kizer’s Silverwing will not yet be available when this article is published. However, all four configurations drop on the brand’s site today, February 12, at 9 PM EST.

Pricing starts at $339 and goes up to $389. Despite that seemingly high price, this knife is a limited edition with exceptional details, so I expect it will sell out rapidly.

Editor’s Note: Only three versions of the Silverwing appear if you search “Silverwing.” The fourth is misspelled as “Silver Wing.” However, they are all on the brand’s Coming Soon page.