North Mountain Blade Kaiken 2502 2502-3 – 3.5" Stonewashed 14C28N Clad Tanto Folding Knife
A kaiken is the shortest of the four classic samurai blades, the one carried for close work, and North Mountain Blade's Kaiken 2502 borrows that segmented tanto profile for a pocket folder. The 3.5" blade is three-layer clad steel with a 14C28N core at 60–61 HRC, with a hand-forged ripple texture on the flats. The main edge is hollow ground for slicing and the tip is flat ground so it stays strong for piercing. This 2502 has a steel handle and steel clip, opens with a front flipper, and weighs 4 oz. Going Gear is an authorized North Mountain Blade dealer.
Specifications
Brand
North Mountain Blade
Model
Kaiken 2502
SKU
2502-3
Blade Length
3.5"
Overall Length
8"
Blade Steel
14C28N core, 3-layer clad (60–61 HRC)
Blade Finish
Stonewashed
Blade Style
Tanto
Grind
Hollow main edge, flat-ground tip
Handle
Steel
Opening
Front flipper
Weight
4 oz
Knife Type
Folding Knife
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a kaiken?
A kaiken is a short Japanese dagger, the smallest of the traditional katana, wakizashi, tanto and kaiken forms. The North Mountain Blade Kaiken 2502 2502-3 takes its segmented tanto tip and short, stout proportions and puts them on a folding knife.
What steel does the North Mountain Blade Kaiken 2502 2502-3 use?
The North Mountain Blade Kaiken 2502 2502-3 uses a three-layer clad blade with a Sandvik 14C28N core hardened to 60–61 HRC. The core gives the edge, and the outer layers carry the forged ripple pattern.
Why does the North Mountain Blade Kaiken 2502 2502-3 have two grinds?
The long edge of the North Mountain Blade Kaiken 2502 2502-3 is hollow ground so it slices thinly, while the tanto tip is flat ground to leave more steel behind the point for stabbing and prying-type cuts.
What is the blade length of the North Mountain Blade Kaiken 2502 2502-3?
The North Mountain Blade Kaiken 2502 2502-3 has a 3.5" blade and an 8" overall length, at 4 oz.
Where can I buy the North Mountain Blade Kaiken 2502 2502-3?
The North Mountain Blade Kaiken 2502 2502-3 is sold at Going Gear, an authorized North Mountain Blade dealer. We ship from the US and can answer sizing or carry questions before you order.
