Description
McNees Knives Dixon – 3.75" MagnaCut Frame Lock Knife (Honeycomb Milled Titanium, USA Made)
The McNees Knives Dixon is the latest evolution of Jonathan McNees' custom design, first created in 2010 and refined over more than a decade into a premium, American-made performance folder. This Dixon pairs a 3.75" CPM-MagnaCut blade — hollow ground in-house and hardened to 63–64 HRC — with a honeycomb-milled titanium handle in a stonewashed "Atomic" finish. Matching titanium hardware and a frame lock give the Dixon secure, hard-use lockup, while the satin stonewash blade shrugs off wear. The result is a custom-level EDC and tactical pocket knife built to perform. Going Gear is an authorized McNees Knives dealer.
Feature Highlights
- 3.75" CPM-MagnaCut Blade — One of the most advanced modern stainless steels, with elite edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance.
- 63–64 HRC Hardness — Heat treated for exceptional cutting performance and durability.
- In-House Hollow Grind — Precision hollow ground at McNees for outstanding slicing.
- Honeycomb Milled Titanium Handle — 3D honeycomb texture milled on both the show side and lock side for grip and a premium custom look.
- Satin Stonewash Finish — Clean satin appearance with improved wear resistance.
- Titanium Frame Lock — Strong, reliable lockup for hard-use carry.
- USA Made — Designed and manufactured in the United States by McNees Knives.
McNees Dixon Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | McNees Knives |
| Model | Dixon |
| SKU | Dixon-Honeycomb-SW-A |
| Overall Length | 8.375" |
| Blade Length | 3.75" |
| Blade Steel | CPM-MagnaCut |
| Blade Hardness | 63–64 HRC |
| Blade Grind | Hollow Grind (In-House) |
| Blade Finish | Satin Stonewash |
| Blade Style | Drop Point |
| Handle Material | Titanium |
| Handle Finish | Honeycomb Milled, Atomic Stonewash |
| Hardware | Titanium |
| Lock Type | Frame Lock |
| Opening Type | Manual |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Knife Type | Folding Knife |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is so special about the MagnaCut steel on the McNees Dixon?
The McNees Dixon uses CPM-MagnaCut, a US-developed powder-metallurgy stainless steel designed by Dr. Larrin Thomas that balances high toughness, excellent edge retention, and outstanding corrosion resistance — traits that usually trade off against one another. On the Dixon, MagnaCut is hardened to 63–64 HRC, so the blade holds a keen edge while resisting chipping and rust through hard use.
Is MagnaCut hard to sharpen on the McNees Dixon?
No — despite its high performance, MagnaCut is considered reasonably easy to sharpen for a premium steel. The McNees Dixon's in-house hollow grind takes a keen edge with standard sharpening stones or a guided system, and holds it well thanks to MagnaCut's wear resistance.
What is the blade length of the McNees Dixon?
The McNees Dixon has a 3.75" MagnaCut blade and measures 8.375" overall when open. Its drop point blade and larger profile give the Dixon serious cutting capability while remaining a carry-friendly EDC folding knife.
What is a frame lock, and how does the McNees Dixon use it?
A frame lock uses a machined section of the knife's titanium handle that flexes inward to wedge behind the blade tang when the knife is open. The McNees Dixon's titanium frame lock delivers a strong, simple, one-hand-operable lockup built for hard use.
Is the McNees Dixon a good EDC pocket knife?
Yes — the McNees Dixon is a premium everyday-carry and tactical pocket knife. Its MagnaCut blade, titanium frame lock, honeycomb-milled titanium handle, and smooth McNees action make the Dixon a custom-level folder equally at home as a daily carry or a collector piece.
Where is the McNees Dixon made?
The McNees Dixon is designed and manufactured 100% in the USA by McNees Knives, including its in-house hollow grind, making it a true American-made folding knife.
Where can I buy the McNees Dixon?
The McNees Dixon is available at Going Gear, an authorized McNees Knives dealer. Going Gear carries the McNees lineup with fast shipping and expert customer support.