Even traditional samurai swords wouldn’t outperform these blade steels — such is the benefit of modern engineering.

Depending on your chosen configuration, the blade is made from either ZDP-189 or Böhler M390, exceptional super steels that perform magnificently. Even traditional samurai swords wouldn’t outperform these blade steels — such is the benefit of modern engineering.

Regardless of which you choose, the blades are mated to titanium handle scales — again, far more durable and rugged than traditional options. However, two have frame locks, while the third has a liner lock.

North Mountain Blade Chop EDC Knife handle lock side
Depending on your chosen version, these Chops come with a frame or liner lock, but they all have titanium scales.
North Mountain Blade

A sharp trio

These EDC knives are special beyond their connection to Japanese samurai weaponry. They also boast some stylistic uniqueness courtesy of Tyler Anderson (@shiny_edc), the artist who worked on them.

All three versions come with unique Cerakote coatings. Two (in green and blue) get distressed paint jobs, like they’ve been worn out. Another two have a spare ombré-like fade.