The North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP brings the Lee Williams Kickstop hidden-flipper system to the Chop tanto platform. The flipper tab vanishes into the handle once open, preserving the clean Japanese tanto silhouette, while a ZDP-189 San Mai blade and a titanium handle with ceramic carbon fiber inlay keep it both razor-hard and refined. Going Gear is an authorized North Mountain Blade dealer.
North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP Specifications
Blade Material
Japanese ZDP-189 (San Mai construction)
Hardness
HRC 65–67
Blade Style
Japanese tanto, hand-rubbed satin finish
Deployment
Lee Williams Kickstop hidden flipper
Pivot
Ceramic ball bearings
Handle Material
Titanium with ceramic carbon fiber inlay
Lock
Frame lock
Designer
Lee Williams (Kickstop design)
Frequently Asked Questions
What steel does the North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP use?
The North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP uses Japanese ZDP-189 in San Mai construction, hardened to HRC 65–67 for extreme edge retention.
What is the Kickstop mechanism on the North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP?
The North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP uses Lee Williams' patented Kickstop hidden flipper, which tucks the flipper tab into the handle when open for a clean, snag-free tanto profile.
What is the handle made of on the North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP?
The North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP has a titanium handle with a ceramic carbon fiber inlay, balancing durability with a distinctive look.
How does the North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP deploy?
The North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP rides on ceramic ball bearings, giving the hidden Kickstop flipper a fast, smooth, controlled action.
Who designed the North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP?
The Kickstop deployment on the North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP was designed by respected custom knifemaker Lee Williams.
Where can I buy the North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP?
The North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP is available at Going Gear, an authorized North Mountain Blade dealer.
