Axex

The Axex

The ultimate tiny tanto. Designed with input from veterans and law enforcement, this compact blade delivers tactical reliability in a discreet package, perfect for tactical or first response.

Specifications

• Blade steel: 80CrV2 (heat-treated for toughness and consistent edge retention)

• Blade length: 3 Inches

• Overall length: 6 3/4 inches

• Blade thickness: 1/8 Inch

• Hardness: 58–61 HRC (typical for 80CrV2 when properly heat-treated)

• Handle material: Micarta (textured for grip, resistant to moisture and temperature changes)

• Handle construction: Full tang with Screw Hardware

• Sheath: Heavy-duty Kydex with adjustable retention

• Finish: Cerekote H Series

• Origin: Designed by veterans and established hunters; manufactured to rugged outdoors standards

Features

• Tough, resilient blade steel: 80CrV2 offers outstanding impact resistance and edge durability for heavy use in field dressing, skinning, and batoning.

• Practical blade profile: A slim tanto tip blade for piercing, tactical cutting and detail work.

• Ergonomic micarta handles: Comfortable in prolonged use, non-slip when wet, and highly resistant to oils and temperature extremes.

• Full-tang construction: Maximizes strength and durability for demanding tasks.

• Robust spine and choil: Ready for controlled batoning and precise thumb placement.

• Low-maintenance finish options: Cerekote minimize glare and reduce the appearance of wear.

• Secure carry: Kydex sheath provides safe, accessible carry with adjustable retention and UltiClip for maximum hold.

• Field serviceable: Standard hardware allows for handle replacement or on-the-trail adjustments.

Use

• Piercing & tip work: The reinforced tip excels at puncturing tough materials (thick plastic, rubber, heavy fabric, leather).

  Controlled utility cuts: Opening boxes, cutting straps/webbing, trimming cord, zip ties—especially where you want precision.

• Scraping & push cuts: The flat edge and angular tip are great for scraping gaskets, ferro rods, paint, or bark.

• EDC tasks (where legal): Short length + stout geometry = easy carry, high confidence.

• Hard-use environments: Workshop, range bag, vehicle kit—places where knives get abused a bit.

Care and Maintenance

• Initial preparation: Comes with a heavy coat of Food Safe mineral oil. wipe with clean dry towel or rag.

• Cleaning: After use, clean with warm water and mild detergent. Dry thoroughly to prevent surface oxidation. Avoid prolonged soaking.

• Rust prevention: Although 80CrV2 is tough, it is a carbon steel alloy and benefits from regular oiling. Apply a thin film of gun oil, mineral oil, or food-safe blade oil before storage or after exposure to moisture.

• Sharpening: Maintain edge with a medium-to-fine stone or guided system. 80CrV2 accepts a keen edge—use 400–1000 grit for repairs and 3000–8000 grit for finishing. Stropping restores a keen, polished edge.

• Handle care: Micarta requires minimal upkeep; clean with mild soap and water, avoid harsh solvents, and dry thoroughly. apply a light coat of food safe mineral oil to keep looking new. Minor surface wear can be smoothed with fine sandpaper if desired.

• Sheath care: Kydex—wash with mild soap and water and dry. A light coat of mineral oil keeps the kydex looking new and helps prevent rust on the UltiClip..

• Storage: Store in a dry, ventilated area. If storing long-term, apply a protective oil coating to the blade and avoid sealed plastic environments that can trap moisture.

The Axex delivers a small-footprint blade built around proven materials and veteran-informed design — a compact tool that performs when it counts.

All of our knives are named from cryptids. The Axex is from ancient Egyptian mythos. It is described as having the heavily muscled body of a feline with the head and wings of a hawk. The head was also adorned with what appears to be three curved appendages similar to the crest of a modern day rooster. Ancient Egyptians worshipped them as Gods.