Description
North Mountain Blade 2414-A-ZDP189-C – 3.2" ZDP-189 San Mai Tanto Folding Knife
The North Mountain Blade 2414-A-ZDP189-C is a collaboration between North Mountain Blade and custom knifemaker Lee Williams, pairing elite Japanese metallurgy with the patented Kickstop deployment system. This variant features a patterned anodized titanium handle over a full titanium chassis, while the heart of the knife is a Japanese ZDP-189 San Mai tanto blade hardened to HRC 65–67 for extreme edge retention. The Kickstop hidden flipper vanishes into the handle when open, preserving a clean tanto silhouette, and a ceramic ball-bearing pivot keeps the action fast and controlled. Going Gear is an authorized North Mountain Blade dealer.
North Mountain Blade 2414-A-ZDP189-C Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 7.5" (190mm) |
| Blade Length | 3.2" (81mm) |
| Blade Thickness | 3.0mm |
| Blade Material | Japanese ZDP-189 (San Mai) |
| Hardness | HRC 65–67 |
| Blade Style | Japanese Tanto |
| Finish | Hand-Rubbed Satin / Vertical Brush |
| Handle Material | Patterned Anodized Titanium |
| Lock Type | Frame Lock with Steel Insert |
| Pivot Assembly | Ceramic Ball Bearings |
| Designer | Lee Williams (Kickstop Design) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What steel does the North Mountain Blade 2414-A-ZDP189-C use?
The North Mountain Blade 2414-A-ZDP189-C uses Japanese ZDP-189 San Mai steel, a Hitachi powder metallurgy alloy hardened to HRC 65–67 for exceptional edge retention.
What is the Kickstop mechanism on the North Mountain Blade 2414-A-ZDP189-C?
The North Mountain Blade 2414-A-ZDP189-C uses Lee Williams' patented Kickstop hidden flipper, a deployment tab that disappears into the handle when the knife is open for a clean, snag-free profile.
What handle does the North Mountain Blade 2414-A-ZDP189-C have?
The North Mountain Blade 2414-A-ZDP189-C features a patterned anodized titanium handle over a full titanium chassis, including the pocket clip and backspacer.
What is the blade length of the North Mountain Blade 2414-A-ZDP189-C?
The North Mountain Blade 2414-A-ZDP189-C has a 3.2" (81mm) Japanese tanto blade with an overall length of 7.5" (190mm).
Who designed the North Mountain Blade 2414-A-ZDP189-C?
The North Mountain Blade 2414-A-ZDP189-C was designed in collaboration with custom knifemaker Lee Williams, creator of the Kickstop mechanism.
Where can I buy the North Mountain Blade 2414-A-ZDP189-C?
The North Mountain Blade 2414-A-ZDP189-C is available at Going Gear, an authorized North Mountain Blade dealer.