Summit Folder

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 1 customer rating

(1 customer review)

Our true hunter’s folding knife – an exact blade size and shape of our award-winning fixed blade Summit. With a traditional lock-back design, this folding companion is more than just a knife; it’s a testament to craftsmanship, razor-sharp precision, and the innovative Friction Forged® Technology Steel, exclusively by DiamondBlade Knives. Discover a fusion of tradition and innovation, where every fold unveils the spirit of a true hunter.

Award-Winning Design: Mirroring the exact blade size and shape of our award-winning fixed blade Summit, this folding knife embodies the pinnacle of design excellence. Its compact form and traditional lock-back design make it a true companion for hunters who value precision and reliability in the field.

Lock-Back Mechanism: The traditional lock-back design ensures strength and stability during use. This mechanism adds an extra layer of confidence, making the folding knife a reliable tool for hunters who demand precision in every cut.

Portable: With a field task oriented folder, tailored for hunters on the move. Its portability ensures that you have a reliable tool at your side, ready to tackle various cutting tasks encountered in the field.

Sheath Options: Choose between a leather or nylon sheath for convenient storage and transport. The sheath options add versatility to your carrying experience, allowing you to select the material that best suits your preferences and style.

Top Gimping for Precision: Precision matters, and the Summit Folding Knife delivers with top gimping on the blade, ensuring a secure grip and control in every cutting task.

Awarded “The 4 Best Folding Knives Ever” in Field and Stream 2020.

$295.00 – $315.00

Handle Details

Sheath

Clear

Designed for hunters who demand strength, razor-sharp precision, and compact convenience, the Summit Folding Knife seamlessly combines tradition with innovation.

Friction Forging®: A Game-Changer

Friction Forged® Technology: The Summit Folder proudly features the groundbreaking Friction Forged® Technology Steel, elevating its cutting prowess to unparalleled levels of sharpness and durability.. The Friction Forging® process results in steel grain structures 10x finer than traditional knife manufacturing methods, thereby creating a harder, thinner, tougher razor sharp edge. The DiamondBlade knives will outperform any other knife by 10 times – or better – guaranteed. Read More
Holds a shaving edge 10X longer: This revolutionary forging process creates a finer grain structure, leading to a blade that stays 10 times sharper, guaranteed.
Non-Brittle: The finer grain structure also makes the blade more resistant to chipping and breaking even at an unprecedented 65-69 Rc hardness.
Corrosion-Resistant: The forged zone is resistant to corrosion and rust, ensuring your knife stays reliable for years to come.
Easy to Sharpen: Because the blade is ground to a 9 degree (18 degree included) angle, there is less material to remove when sharpening is eventually needed.

Unmatched Quality

American-Made Toughness: Every DiamondBlade Knife is made in the USA with American materials, backed by a lifetime warranty.
CATRA-Tested Sharpness: Each blade undergoes rigorous testing on a CATRA (Cutlery Allied Trade Research Association) knife sharpness machine to ensure it meets the highest sharpness standards.
D2 Tool Steel: This high-quality steel forms the foundation for the patented Friction Forging® process, resulting in an ultra-hard edge (65-69 Rc) with an 18-degree (included) sharpening angle.

Handle Material

G-10: Tough as nails material that is a combination of fiberglass fabric and epoxy resin. A synthetic handle that is made to be durable while providing a good non-slip grip that is easy to clean.

Lifetime Warranty

Free Lifetime Sharpening: We stand behind our knives! Even a DiamondBlade Knife will eventually need to be sharpened. Simply send your knife to our Texas headquarters, and we’ll professionally resharpen it for free. Learn More
Corrosion Resurfacing and Refurbishment: If a complete refurbishment service is needed, our technicians will refurbish your knife to keep it looking and performing like new.
If you experience an issue with your knife, simply contact us, and ship to our Texas Headquarters and we will completely repair, or replace your knife. Learn More

Care

Maintain the Edge: A few strokes on a ceramic rod on either side will keep your DiamondBlade razor-sharp.
Cleaning: Wash with soap and water after use, then follow up with WD-40 or another solvent to clean the blade’s micro grain structure. Wipe dry to prevent rust. This product is not dishwasher safe.

Sheath

Secure and Convenient: Choose between a nylon or Kydex-lined leather sheath.

Details/Specifications


STEEL	Friction Forged® D2
BLADE LENGTH	3.375"
KNIFE LENGTH	8.75" open 5" closed
BLADE RC HARDNESS	65-68
SPINE RC HARDNESS	42-44
BLADE BEVEL	16-18°
WEIGHT	3.5oz
SAFETY LOCK	Lock back
WARRANTY PERIOD	Lifetime
AUTOMATIC KNIFE	No


INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENT	Yes
KNIFE WEIGHT	3.5oz
SHEATH	Nylon
HEAT TREAT	Differential heat treat
CLIP	No
BLADE THICKNESS	.118"-.120"
BLADE DEPTH	1" max
BLADE STYLE	Drop Point

Handle materials

Presentation Grade Desert Ironwood (PRDI)

A magnificent tight-grained tough wood that is beautifully figured.

Premium Grade Stabilized Elk Stag

Our stag is of the highest quality and is stabilized to prevent moisture from damaging the stag knife handle.

G-10™

This tough material is another mainstay in hard-use knives. We finish it with a shot peened surfacing that leaves a “tacky” finish. Secured with mosaic pins and lanyard the effect is a subtle expression of class.

G-10™

Suregrip Checkered

Made with Santoprene, our injection molded handles are tough, somewhat “tacky” to the feel and impervious to most chemicals. Santoprene is a thermoplastic elastomer.

Suregrip Smooth

Made with Santoprene, our injection molded handles are tough, somewhat “tacky” to the feel and impervious to most chemicals. Santoprene is a thermoplastic elastomer.

Mosaic Pins and Lanyards

These beautiful pins and lanyards anchor the handles to the full-tang blade. Used primarily in making custom knives of exceptional quality, these pins and lanyards offer color, contrast, and distinction to any handle. Pictured here with G-10 handle material.

Blade shape

Drop Point

Perfect in any situation, but makes field dressing a breeze.

Spear Point
Designed for precision cutting and every day carry tasks.

Clip Point
Scalpel-like knife blade, perfect for detailed delicate work.

Skinning
With a compact drop point knife, you’ll be finished skinning in no time.

French Style
Our versatile chef knife is based on the classic French style. It is full tang for good balance and weight and has a slightly curved edge.

Santoku
This popular Japanese style chef knife features a flat edge and a spine that tapers sharply downward to the tip.

Paring
It is the perfect size and shape for precision and control when preparing fruits and vegetables.

Reviews

1 review for Summit Folder

Rated 5 out of 5

L. PACHE – September 16, 2023

My Folding Summit arrived last week. I couldn’t be more satisfied: Fit, finish, design are all perfect. If you would have made this 50 years ago I’d probably have saved over five thousand dollars on knives touted to be the best and never were. This is last and best folder I’ll ever need. My last and best fixed blade order is going to you guys on Monday. Thank You All!