KAVISO X SHARP BY DESIGN – BRIAN NADEAU’S FLAGSHIP RETURNS
Our most anticipated collaboration yet, the Kaviso x Sharp By Design Mini Tempest is now in production. Based on a combination of poll results from The Drawing Board and expert guidance from Brian Nadeau, this lineup is sure to impress even the most snobbish knife collectors among us.
Flashy inlays, front flippers, standard flipper tabs, S90V steel, 2 blade shapes – there’s a lot to take in. Check out the full details of the Kaviso x Sharp By Design collab below, and be sure to sign up for launch day notifications.
Flashy inlays, front flippers, standard flipper tabs, S90V steel, 2 blade shapes – there’s a lot to take in. Check out the full details of the Kaviso x Sharp By Design collab below, and be sure to sign up for launch day notifications.
FLIPPER TAB STAND-OFF
We brought the flipper style option to the drawing board to put this key spec in community hands – and the results were nearly an exact 50/50 split (51/49 in favor of flipper tab). It didn’t sit right with us or designer Brian Nadeau to disappoint half of the crowd – so we decided to put both options into production.
For the first time, the Mini Tempest will feature a flipper tab option similar to other SBD models like the Typhoon, while also staying true to it’s roots via the front flipper original. It’s the best of both worlds, and only possible because of your participation. Thanks again for contributing to great knife design.
For the first time, the Mini Tempest will feature a flipper tab option similar to other SBD models like the Typhoon, while also staying true to it’s roots via the front flipper original. It’s the best of both worlds, and only possible because of your participation. Thanks again for contributing to great knife design.
KAVISO X SHARP BY DESIGN – BRIAN NADEAU’S FLAGSHIP RETURNS
Break out the neon lights and cassette tapes, because the highly-anticipated Kaviso x Sharp By Design Mini Tempest has arrived, bringing all the 80s vibes with it. Guided by the wisdom of The Drawing Board polls and the expertise of Brian Nadeau and Wayne Walters (straight out of Wayne’s Sharp World), this collaboration is set to dazzle even the most discerning knife collectors among us. So, grab your boombox and get ready for a totally rad experience!
FLIPPER TAB FIRST
For the first time, the Mini Tempest will feature a standard flipper tab option similar to other SBD models like the Typhoon, complete with signature BN engraving. The fan favorite front flipping tempest remains unchanged from the first production run to round out the deployment options. Both open via SBD’s signature integral mid-strength detent for a satisfying, haptic, fidget friendly user experience.
CLASSY CARBON FIBER INLAYS
Sharp By Design’s production models maintain the elegance and sophistication of Brian’s custom models by integrating only premier quality components - the Mini Tempest is no exception. Titanium handles nestle CamoCarbon and FatCarbon composite inlays with a range of flashy (or not so flashy) one-time exclusives to choose from: 80s, Shipwreck, and Dark Matter Black.
CPM-S90V STEEL BY CRUCIBLE INDUSTRIES
A premium stainless steel alloy made in the USA by Crucible industries, S90V tops the charts for edge retention and corrosion resistance. The CPM-S90V Mini Tempest blade has a hand rubbed satin finished, a tedious process typically reserved for custom knife pieces at double the price.
ABOUT BRIAN NADEAU
Brian Nadeau has been churning out custom knives from his shop in New Jersey for more than a decade - and he’s got a trophy case full of awards to show for it. Known best for his integral detent, protruding and pronounced flipper tabs, and sleek aesthetics, his custom pieces and production knives alike stand out from the pack.
| GENERAL | |
|---|---|
| Knife Type | Manual Folding Knife |
| Opener | Front Flipper or Standard Flipper |
| Lock Type | Frame Lock |
| Best Use | Everyday Carry / Collector |
| Designer | Brian Nadeau |
| Manufacturer | Reate Knives |
| Country of Origin | China |
| MATERIALS | |
|---|---|
| Blade Material | CPM S90V |
| Blade Finish | Hand Rubbed Satin |
| Blade Shape | Drop Point or Bowie |
| Blade Grind | Flat |
| Handle Material | FatCarbon or CamoCarbon inlay, 6al-4v Titanium Frame & Integral Back Spacer |
| Bearings | Ceramic Ball Thrust Bearings |
| Spine | Jimped |
| Clip | Titanium |
| Pivot Screw | T8 Torx Screw (Stainless Steel) |
| Handle/Clip Screws | T6 Torx Screw (Titanium) |
| Hardware | Titanium |
| DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Blade Length | 3.53 in (8.96 cm) |
| Blade Width | .96 in (2.44 cm) |
| Blade Thickness | .14 in (3.56 mm) |
| Overall Length | 7.80 in (19.8 cm) |
| Closed / Handle Length | 4.28 in (10.87 cm) |
| Handle Width | 1.00 in (2.54 cm) |
| Handle Thickness | 0.51 in (1.29 cm) |
| Weight | Drop Point: 3.2 oz (91 g) Bowie: 3.14 oz. (89 g) |
