North Mountain Blade Gripper V2 2537-TI-DLC-3V – DLC CPM 3V Titanium Frame Lock Folding Knife
The North Mountain Blade Gripper V2 2537-TI-DLC-3V brings designer Jason Grant's custom design language to a production folding knife. This flagship variant pairs a black DLC-coated CPM 3V blade with grid-textured black titanium handles and a solid titanium frame lock. Built under Jason Grant's "Overbuilt Excellence" philosophy, every line, surface, and transition of the Gripper V2 serves a functional purpose — aggressive where it needs to be and controlled where it matters. Going Gear is an authorized North Mountain Blade dealer.
North Mountain Blade Gripper V2 2537-TI-DLC-3V Specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Brand |
North Mountain Blade |
| Model |
Gripper V2 (Jason Grant Collaboration) |
| SKU |
2537-TI-DLC-3V |
| Designer |
Jason Grant |
| Blade Steel |
CPM 3V |
| Blade Coating |
DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon), Black |
| Handle Material |
Grid-Textured Titanium |
| Handle Color |
Black |
| Lock Type |
Frame Lock |
| Knife Type |
Folding Knife |
North Mountain Blade has not published dimensional or weight specifications for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the North Mountain Blade Gripper V2 2537-TI-DLC-3V?
The North Mountain Blade Gripper V2 2537-TI-DLC-3V was designed by Jason Grant in collaboration with North Mountain Blade, pairing his custom design language with North Mountain Blade's production capability.
Who is Jason Grant?
Jason Grant, the designer of the North Mountain Blade Gripper V2 2537-TI-DLC-3V, is a San Diego–based American craftsman: a 34-year master tattoo artist, a master-class competitive shooter, and the founder of Brass Brigade, where he builds high-end custom tools and blades.
What steel is used in the North Mountain Blade Gripper V2 2537-TI-DLC-3V?
The North Mountain Blade Gripper V2 2537-TI-DLC-3V uses CPM 3V, a high-toughness American powder-metallurgy tool steel prized for impact resistance and durability. The black DLC (diamond-like carbon) coating adds surface hardness and corrosion protection.
What handle material does the North Mountain Blade Gripper V2 2537-TI-DLC-3V have?
The North Mountain Blade Gripper V2 2537-TI-DLC-3V features grid-textured black titanium handles. The machined grid texture provides a secure, controlled grip and gives the knife its signature visual depth.
How does the frame lock on the North Mountain Blade Gripper V2 2537-TI-DLC-3V work?
The North Mountain Blade Gripper V2 2537-TI-DLC-3V uses a titanium frame lock: a section of the handle frame springs inward behind the blade tang when the knife opens, creating strong, simple lockup that you release with your thumb to close the blade.
Where can I buy the North Mountain Blade Gripper V2 2537-TI-DLC-3V?
The North Mountain Blade Gripper V2 2537-TI-DLC-3V is available at Going Gear, an authorized North Mountain Blade dealer. Going Gear carries the North Mountain Blade lineup with fast shipping and expert customer support.
Is the North Mountain Blade Gripper V2 2537-TI-DLC-3V a good EDC knife?
Yes — the North Mountain Blade Gripper V2 2537-TI-DLC-3V combines tough CPM 3V steel, a wear-resistant DLC coating, and grid-textured titanium construction in an overbuilt frame lock folder. It's a distinctive, hard-use everyday carry knife with genuine custom-design pedigree.
