Designer Paul Munko’s latest production collab is coming out courtesy of Kizer. Called the Melody, it is a modern slipjoint with a fluid profile and uncommon blade shape.
Munko is an established knife designer now, but his own roots can be traced (hah) back to the world of graphic design. Each Munko release benefits from characterful visual quirks that give his pieces a unique identity. A good example can be found right here on the Melody’s blade. While it is technically a drop point, it has been compound-ground, with a thinner grind on the majority of edge but a thicker, tougher flat grind for the tip and belly. And while the non-locking, 2.84-inch blade shouldn’t ever be used as a pry bar, it does help keep the tip healthy even when piercing is necessary.
Paul is a friend. I actually was carrying his Kansept Pluto yesterday, and have written about the Cosmos in the past.
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