{"product_id":"north-mountain-blade-kick-stop-chop-japanese-style-zdp-189-grid-titanium-handle-copy","title":"North Mountain Blade x Lee Williams Zen – 3.2\" Tanto ZDP-189 Kickstop Frame Lock Knife","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"982\" data-start=\"644\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"699\" data-start=\"648\"\u003eNorth Mountain Blade x Lee Williams “Zen”\u003c\/strong\u003e brings elite Japanese metallurgy together with one of the most respected mechanical innovations in modern knife-making. Designed in collaboration with legendary custom maker \u003cstrong data-end=\"889\" data-start=\"873\"\u003eLee Williams\u003c\/strong\u003e, this production folder delivers a true high-end custom experience—without the custom price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1447\" data-start=\"984\"\u003eAt the heart of the Zen is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1045\" data-start=\"1011\"\u003eJapanese ZDP-189 San Mai steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a powder metallurgy alloy from Hitachi Metals known for extreme hardness and exceptional edge retention. With a carbon content of 3% and chromium at 20%, this blade is hardened to \u003cstrong data-end=\"1240\" data-start=\"1227\"\u003eHRC 65–67\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing it among the hardest production knife steels available. The San Mai construction clads the ZDP-189 core in tougher stainless steel, pairing unmatched edge longevity with practical lateral strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1850\" data-start=\"1449\"\u003eDeployment is handled by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1519\" data-start=\"1474\"\u003eLee Williams’ patented Kickstop mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e—a hidden flipper system prized in the custom world. Unlike traditional flippers, the Kickstop tab disappears into the handle when open, leaving a clean, snag-free profile that preserves the purity of the Japanese tanto silhouette. Paired with a ceramic ball-bearing pivot, the action is fast, controlled, and mechanically refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2152\" data-start=\"1852\"\u003eThe chassis is built entirely from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1911\" data-start=\"1887\"\u003e6AL4V (TC4) titanium\u003c\/strong\u003e, CNC-machined for precise ergonomics and finished with a refined bead-blasted texture. Titanium hardware, a 3D-machined pocket clip, and an integrated hidden lanyard loop complete a design that makes no compromises in material or execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2497\" data-start=\"2154\"\u003eTypically, a knife combining ZDP-189 steel, full titanium construction, and a licensed Kickstop mechanism appears only in the $500–$800 custom range. Through direct collaboration and streamlined production, North Mountain Blade delivers this collector-grade tool at a production price—without sacrificing the elements that make it exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2502\" data-start=\"2499\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2525\" data-start=\"2504\"\u003eFeature Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3072\" data-start=\"2527\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2613\" data-start=\"2527\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2613\" data-start=\"2529\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2565\" data-start=\"2529\"\u003e3.2\" ZDP-189 San Mai Tanto Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e – Japanese powder steel hardened to HRC 65–67\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2694\" data-start=\"2614\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2694\" data-start=\"2616\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2651\" data-start=\"2616\"\u003eLee Williams Kickstop Mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e – Hidden flipper that vanishes when open\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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data-start=\"2921\"\u003eCeramic Ball-Bearing Pivot\u003c\/strong\u003e – Smooth, fast, controlled deployment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3072\" data-start=\"2992\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3072\" data-start=\"2994\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3017\" data-start=\"2994\"\u003eHidden Lanyard Loop\u003c\/strong\u003e – Integrated into the backspacer for a clean profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3077\" data-start=\"3074\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3096\" data-start=\"3079\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"3576\" data-start=\"3098\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"3125\" data-start=\"3098\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3125\" data-start=\"3098\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3108\" 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data-start=\"3706\"\u003eWhat is the Kickstop mechanism?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3744\" data-start=\"3741\"\u003eKickstop is a patented hidden flipper by Lee Williams. The flipper tab disappears into the handle when open, leaving a clean, snag-free profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4016\" data-start=\"3890\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3924\" data-start=\"3890\"\u003eIs this a full titanium knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3927\" data-start=\"3924\"\u003eYes. 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