Description

Designed by renowned knife and counter-knife tactics authority James Keating, the Hornet is a purpose-built folding knife engineered for exceptional cutting and piercing performance in a compact, highly concealable form. This used example remains a serious defensive and utility tool, reflecting Keating’s deep understanding of real-world blade use.

The Hornet features an aggressive blade profile crafted from 154CM high-carbon stainless steel, finished in a durable black tungsten DLC coating for added wear and corrosion resistance. Deep finger grooves and multiple textured ridges along the handle provide a secure, confident grip even under demanding conditions.

This manual-opening version utilizes a robust enhanced liner lock, delivering excellent strength, safety, and ease of operation. The handle is constructed from milspec anodized aircraft aluminum with wingwalk inserts, offering durability, traction, and a slim carry profile.

Compact, strong, and thoughtfully engineered, the James Keating Hornet remains a standout design for those who appreciate performance-driven folding knives.

Specifications:

• Blade Length: 3.10″

• Overall Length: 7.20″

• Blade Material: 154CM High-Carbon Stainless Steel

• Blade Finish: Black Tungsten DLC

• Handle Material: Milspec Anodized Aircraft Aluminum with Wingwalk Inserts

• Opening: Manual

• Lock Type: Enhanced Liner Lock with Secondary Locking Bar

• Country of Origin: USA