9TH BLADE WORKSAN ORIGINAL FOLDING SYSTEM
A working prototype built around a new opening and locking concept. Designed and handmade one at a time in Seki, Japan.
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01 / THE IDEA
This prototype began with a mechanical idea—not an existing platform. The result is a folding knife with its own motion, feel and character.
Production versions may receive refinements as the materials and manufacturing process are finalized.
02 / EARLY RESPONSE
Initial posts shared with knife enthusiasts across three platforms.
LIKES
1,800+ SAVESVIEWS
885+ LIKESUPVOTES
98% UPVOTE RATE03 / CURRENT PROTOTYPE
BLADE STEEL
VG10
LINER MATERIAL
420J2 STAINLESS
LOCK SYSTEM
S.P.L. 9th System
MANUFACTURING
HANDMADE / SEKI
04 / CURRENT PRODUCTION
Current handmade capacity is approximately five knives per month. Output may increase in the future as the design and production process are refined—without compromising quality.
Final pricing depends on specification and finish. Joining creates no purchase obligation.
SALES METHOD
When the first pieces become available, eligible registered members will receive details about the lottery. Registration does not guarantee selection or purchase.
05 / EARLY ACCESS
Join for production updates and notification before the first pieces become available.
AVAILABILITY
Early registration is currently limited to Japan, Australia, and selected U.S. states (Arizona and Texas). Registration does not guarantee sale or shipment.
PRIVACY NOTICE / 2026-09-18
9th Blade Works collects your email, location, purchase interest, optional referral source and social username, display language, and consent time.
We use this data only for production and launch updates, regional eligibility, and aggregate interest analysis. We do not sell personal information or share it with advertising providers.
Data is stored with our contracted hosting provider and may be processed by that provider for operation, maintenance, security, or legal obligations. We plan to delete or anonymize it when early access ends or about 24 months after the last update.