Designed by renowned custom knifemaker and bladesmith Ed Schempp, the Retract is a dynamic folding knife that offers exceptional cutting performance. Its most distinctive feature is its dramatically curved, full-flat-ground blade. Crafted from 9Cr18MoV stainless steel and somewhat reminiscent of a Nepalese kukri, its negative angle significantly enhances the knife’s cutting leverage—especially on draw cuts. The recurved blade is housed in a handle built with full skeletonized stainless steel liners, peel-ply-textured G-10 scales, and a partial G-10 backspacer. The stout liners form the foundation of the knife’s reliable Liner Lock mechanism, which is machined nearly flush to prevent unintentional closure. To balance low-profile carry and immediate access, the Retract includes a lined lanyard hole and deep-pocket wire clip that is reversible for left- or right-side tip-up carry.
- Overall Length: 7.79″
- Blade Length: 3.40″
- Cutting Edge: 3.00″
- Blade Thickness: 0.12″
- Blade Material: 9Cr18MoV Stainless Steel
- Blade Style: Kukri
- Blade Finish: Satin
- Edge Type: Plain
- Handle Length: 4.39″
- Handle Material: G-10
- Handle Color: Black
- Lock Type: Liner Lock
- Opener: Thumb Hole
- Knife Type: Manual
- Pocket Clip: Tip-Up
- User: Right Hand, Left Hand
- Weight: 4.20 oz
- Designer: Ed Schempp
- Country of Origin: China
