Description
North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP – ZDP-189 Titanium Ceramic Carbon Fiber Folding Knife
The North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP brings the Lee Williams Kickstop hidden-flipper system to the Chop tanto platform. The flipper tab vanishes into the handle once open, preserving the clean Japanese tanto silhouette, while a ZDP-189 San Mai blade and a titanium handle with ceramic carbon fiber inlay keep it both razor-hard and refined. Going Gear is an authorized North Mountain Blade dealer.
North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP Specifications
| Blade Material | Japanese ZDP-189 (San Mai construction) |
| Hardness | HRC 65–67 |
| Blade Style | Japanese tanto, hand-rubbed satin finish |
| Deployment | Lee Williams Kickstop hidden flipper |
| Pivot | Ceramic ball bearings |
| Handle Material | Titanium with ceramic carbon fiber inlay |
| Lock | Frame lock |
| Designer | Lee Williams (Kickstop design) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What steel does the North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP use?
The North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP uses Japanese ZDP-189 in San Mai construction, hardened to HRC 65–67 for extreme edge retention.
What is the Kickstop mechanism on the North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP?
The North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP uses Lee Williams' patented Kickstop hidden flipper, which tucks the flipper tab into the handle when open for a clean, snag-free tanto profile.
What is the handle made of on the North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP?
The North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP has a titanium handle with a ceramic carbon fiber inlay, balancing durability with a distinctive look.
How does the North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP deploy?
The North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP rides on ceramic ball bearings, giving the hidden Kickstop flipper a fast, smooth, controlled action.
Who designed the North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP?
The Kickstop deployment on the North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP was designed by respected custom knifemaker Lee Williams.
Where can I buy the North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP?
The North Mountain Blade ChopKickStop-CeramicCF-ZDP is available at Going Gear, an authorized North Mountain Blade dealer.