Bastion No. 01 - Black PVD

A straight-edge tanto folder built from M390 steel and milled titanium. Designed in Kansas City, made in Taiwan.

The Bastion No. 01 is a precision folding knife engineered for daily carry. Clean lines, satisfying flip action, and a fully machined titanium frame define this first release. Each knife is individually serialized and limited to 510 numbered units across three metal finishes.

Key Features

• Hard black titanium coating over milled surfaces.
• Production numbers: 26B001–26B170
• Straight-edge tanto blade in M390 steel
• Fully milled titanium handle, clip, and spacer
• Frame lock milled directly into the handle
• Polished stainless steel pivot screws (TM style)
• Smooth, satisfying flip action
• Individually serialized and numbered
• Limited to 510 total units across three finishes
• Designed in Kansas City, USA / Made in Taiwan

Specs

• Blade steel: M390
• Handle material: Titanium (milled)
• Clip material: Titanium
• Spacer material: Titanium
• Pivot screws: Stainless steel, polished (TM style)
• Blade style: Straight-edge tanto
• Lock type: Frame lock (milled into handle)
• Blade length: Details coming soon
• Overall length: Details coming soon
• Weight: Details coming soon
• Hardware size: Details coming soon

Frame Lock Construction

The frame lock is machined directly into the titanium handle during the milling process. This integrated design eliminates separate lock components and creates a clean, reliable lockup with minimal play.

Serialization + Limited Run

Every Bastion No. 01 is individually serialized and numbered. This launch run is limited to 510 knives: 170 units per finish. Each production number is laser-marked and corresponds to its specific finish and sequence.

Shipping

Orders ship from our location in the United States. You will receive tracking information once your order is processed. Shipping times vary by location.

Warranty + Returns

We stand behind our work. If something goes wrong with your knife under normal use, contact us. Requested returns are accepted on unused knives in original condition within a 14-day window. See our returns & refunds page for more details.