COMMUNITY INPUT
A big thank you to everyone who participated in our inaugural community poll, now dubbed The Drawing Board and being replicated for future collaborations and other exciting projects. The Keen Mini represents an ongoing trend to deliver community-input-infused knives to the market with minimal markup, maximum upgrades from notable designers, and new tweaks to time tested favorites (like the original Keen). Full Keen Mini specifications are available in the description tab – both Frame lock and Aluminum Liner lock models are now in production.
Kaviso x Keen Mini Frame lock poll results:
- Titanium Handles: Blue, Gray, and Bronze
- Blade Steel: S35VN
- Blade Finish: Stonewashed or Satin
Available in Late Spring 2023
HOW DID WE DO?
Feel free to yell at us about stuff.
This 6.71-inch titanium frame lock is a master class of minimalism with robust components to get the job done. The Keen Mini Frame Lock Features a smooth, slightly curved titanium handle and a satin or stonewashed-finished spear-point blade. The full flat–ground S35VN steel blade measures 2.88 inches. It's easy to control for slicing, and the spear-point tip provides exceptional piercing power. Deployment is smooth thanks to the caged ceramic-bearing system and subtle flipper tab.
What’s more, the frame lock comes in six variations and even an Aluminum Liner Lock version. With a 30% size reduction, the Keen Mini is now easier to carry in your summer speedo while staying true to the elements that make the Keen an all time favorite. Of course, if size is an issue, the original full-size Keen is still available.
| GENERAL | |
|---|---|
| Knife Type | Manual Folding Knife |
| Opener | Flipper Tab |
| Lock Type | Frame Lock |
| Best Use | Everyday Carry |
| Manufacturer | QSP |
| Designer | Ray Laconico |
| Country of Origin | China |
| MATERIALS | |
|---|---|
| Blade Material | CPM S35VN |
| Blade Finish | Stonewashed / Satin |
| Blade Shape | Spear Point |
| Blade Grind | Flat |
| Handle Material | 6AL4V Titanium |
| Handle Finish |
Blue: Anodized Bronze: Stonewashed Grey: Bead Blasted |
| Bearings | Caged ceramic-bearing system |
| Spine | Flat |
| Clip | Titanium |
| Hardware | Color & Finish Matched Titanium |
| Serialized | Individually serialized on the backspacer |
| DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Blade Length | 2.88 in (7.315 cm) |
| Blade Thickness (Spine) | 0.118 in (3 mm) |
| Overall Length | 6.71 in (17.04 cm) |
| Closed / Handle Length | 3.83 in (9.7 cm) | Handle Width | 0.3945 in (1.002 cm) | Weight | 2.653 oz (75.2 g) |
| INCLUDED | |
|---|---|
| In the Box | Display Drawer |
Customer Reviews
Beautiful and well-made. Silky smooth action and very sharp out of the box.
Simple, just the right size for bopping around town, using in the office, just having as a tool. Not so aggressive in appearance. Blends in nicely to the everyday, but still one hell of a good knife. Stonewashed blade and bronze scales
Based on my preferences, this knife is the perfect balance of size, profile, grind, materials, aesthetics, and build quality. I find it to be the best gents knife for the money. Ray’s design with Kaviso’s execution is an outstanding combination.
The quality surprised me. It's a lot of goodness for the price.
The mini keen in S35VN is a perfect, long awaited knife with subtle differences
Gimping on the flipper tab, captured pivot and no outrageous makers mark, or KAVISO on the blade
The mini Keen from Kaviso is a very simple design with Great materials. I chose the blue/stonewash version and love everything about this knife and thinking about getting the full size version. Great knife, Great price, and Great place to buy your knives from.Dominick
I have always been a fan of Ray Laconico's work, I own a few of his knives but this custom Keen is a masterpiece of elegance and good taste. I would have payed a lot more for it without complaining.
It was a father's day gift from my wife and daughter. And it is now my hands down favorite knife I own. It feels really good in hand. And the action is flawless. I have Kavisos EDC storage cache and droor as well and I am very pleased with the Kaviso line of products so far.
