Jerking the Trigger

Every once in a while, Kizer likes to remind us all what they are capable of when it comes to premium knives. That is exactly what they’ve done with the Feweed. This is easily their best premium offering since they set the knife world on fire with the Militaw. I expect (and hope) that the Feweed will take off on a similar trajectory as the Militaw… because I really want to see what else Kizer can do with this design.

Specs

You can see the full specs at Kizer.com. The highlights are below.

Overall Length: 7.09″ / 180.1 mm
Blade Length: 2.98″/ 75.7 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.11″/2.8mm
Handle Length: 4.11 “/ 104.4 mm
Weight:  3.22oz/91.3 g
Lock Type: Frame Lock

Observations from Use

Let me first point out that my review sample is the KI3694A1 variant of the Feweed with Purple Haze Fat Carbon and S35VN steel. There are 4 versions at different price points with varying finishes and blade steel options. All of them are decidedly premium but they become increasingly more so as the surprisingly competitive price increases.

The Feweed was designed by Vũ Huỳnh Nam Anh and what a design it is. This knife is angular, faceted, futuristic, and somehow graceful. It is also very clever. For instance, the titanium handle is milled out for large Fat Carbon inlays in such a way that these milled pockets act as weight relief and the inlay acts as an overtravel stop for the frame lock. The uniquely shaped thumb studs are another example. They fit the aesthetic of the Feweed well with how they neatly nest into the handle in both the open and closed positions. But, they are also perfectly shaped to help the blade rocket out when you apply some thumb pressure against the crispy detent.

This is a great study in form meeting function. For all it’s good looks, the Feweed is still a well-executed and comfortable-to-use cutting tool. The full height flat grind renders a thin, slicey edge and the blade shape is well suited to a variety of tasks. You would think it would feel sharp or angular in the hand but the edges are all so nicely broken that it is extremely comfortable to use.

The action… oh, the action… The Feweed has such a crispy detent and smooth bearing action that it is almost difficult to roll it open slowly! If you push into the thumb stud or apply some pressure to the easy-to-use front flipper tab, THWAK! It flies open.

There are plenty of other highlights to mention too. The jimping is basically perfect and it extends all the way up and over the front flipper which is how it should be. The lock bar is easy to access thanks to a machined pocket. The machined titanium pocket clip fits close to the knife but has plenty of clearance for thicker materials like denim. The fine, blasted finish on the titanium scales feels great in hand. There is just a lot to love here.

I generally like to end reviews with something constructive but I am at a loss on this one. There really isn’t anything I would change about this knife… other than wishing there was a larger version but given how quickly this one sold out, I suspect I won’t have to wait long for that.

Wrap Up

This knife sold out at most retailers quickly and it’s pretty easy to see why. Hopefully, we will see Kizer continue to riff on this design as they have with past successes like the Drop Bear and Militaw because I would love to see a larger version in the future.

The Feweed is lovely to look at, a joy to use, and a ton of fun to fidget with. It feels like a special thing, like a fine watch or pen, and it manages to do it at a very competitive price. With this and the Mini Mystic, Kizer is on a roll to kick off 2025.

What. A. Knife.

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The Kizer Mini Mystic is one of a handful of very strong new blade offerings that Kizer rolled out in January 2025. Even among those excellent knives, this one stands out for its value, aggressive cutting performance, extreme ease of carry, and sinuous design.

Credit for the design of the Mini Mystic goes to Paul Munko of Munko Knives.

Specs

View the full specs for the Kizer Mini Mystic at Kizer.com. My review sample is model V3636C1.

Overall Length: 7.58 ” / 192.6 mm
Blade Length: 3.20 “/ 81.40 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.12 “/3.0mm
Blade Material: 154CM
Handle Length: 4.38 “/ 111.2  mm
Weight: 2.72 oz/ 77.2 g

Observations from Use

I feel like I have a lot more to say about the Kizer Mini Mystic than I do about most knives. I think a lot of people are will to respond to the design of this knife but I want to make sure that people know this is a very useful, functional knife that is very easy to carry.

I was not prepared for how slim and light this knife feels. The liners are heavily relieved to reduce weight. The scale materials are fairly lightweight and slim. The blade stock is slim. This design packs a lot of knife into 2.72 ounces.

I already think Kizer does a great job with its crossbar locks, which Kizer calls the Clutch Lock, but this one stands out. Some trick of the relationship of thumb stud to pivot and omega spring tension on this knife makes it especially snappy. It’s magic to flick open.

The handle is slim and not aggressively textured but I was immediately struck by how well it locked into my hand. Certainly, the inherent grippiness of the burlap micarta helps with this but the handle itself is just well designed. It has plenty of length so you won’t feel crowded and plenty of flares and curves in the right places.

The Mini Mystic is an aggressive cutter. It has a point that to be ready to pick even the most microscopic splinters. The already thin blade stock is coerced into an even thinner edge geometry thanks to high flat primary grind. Finally, despite all the design razzle-dazzle, the blade shape is just a nice long bit of straight edge with plenty of belly near the tip so it works well for pretty much any type of cut.

Okay, finally. Now we can talk about the design. Sinuous… That is the word that comes to mind. This knife’s design is so dynamic that it almost seems to be slithering across the table when you put it down.

It is packed with interesting details too. You likely noticed the transparent bolster made from PEI (aka Ultem) but did you notice the pivot collar made from the same burlap micarta that is used on the handle scales? Me neither until I had it in hand. Did you notice the clever way that the swooping plunge grind mirrors the curve of the bolsters? Me neither until I had it in hand. The overall design of this knife is beautiful but the details take it to the next level.

There is really only one thing I will nitpick about this knife. There are spots where the bolster meets the handle scales that are just a bit sharp because the bolster material comes to a point. It is minuscule but was noticeable initially. Now that I have used the knife for a few weeks, it is much less noticeable… not because I got used to it. It actually seems to have worn down just a bit so it is largely a non-issue.

Wrap Up

The Mini Mystic manages to pack a lot of cutting performance into a lightweight, compact package. Its eye-pleasing design may look radical but this knife is actually a conventionally good cutting tool. What a way to start the new year for Kizer.

Kizer Mini Mystic on Amazon.com