Our second collaboration with Bob Terzuola—known as the godfather of the tactical folder—the Cyrus takes its name from Cyrus the Great, the founder of the first Persian Empire. Based on Terzuola’s custom design, our version is about 1.8 inches shorter to save pocket space. As the name alludes, the Cyrus features an upswept Persian-style blade made from premium S35VN stainless steel, arguably the most balanced steel on the market. Press the flipper tab and the blade deploys effortlessly thanks to the caged bearings. To keep the blade securely locked open, the titanium lockbar is fitted with a hardened steel insert. Equipped with your choice of linen micarta, canvas micarta, or carbon fiber handle scales, the Cyrus is as handsome as it is effective.

The Persian-style blade can be traced back to the 17th century. Originally used to bypass chainmail worn by armored soldiers, it excels at piercing, and the triple-bevel hollow-ground blade on the Cyrus offers considerable slicing performance to boot. The blade on this folder measures 3.3 inches long, but given its large belly, it actually has a 3.5-inch cutting edge. The handle is available in multiple materials. No matter what you choose, it has titanium liners (anodized to match the clip) for secure lockup. Rounding out the Cyrus’s contoured handle is a titanium pocket clip with no-show hardware for tip-up carry on the right side.