A pocket knife’s blade shape can matter as much as the steel stamped on it. Kizer’s $199 Durandal pairs two different grinds on one S35VN blade: a hollow-ground main cutting section and a flat-ground tip. That gives this October addition to Kizer’s range a more specific talking point than its gold-and-black handle.
The Camo Gold version, model K3765BD2, combines aluminum with Fatcarbon inlays and a gunmetal-gray PVD blade finish. Kizer lists it for US customers through its own store.
Price: $199
Where to buy: Kizer Durandal Camo Gold K3765BD2
Two grinds on one blade
The Durandal has a 3.45-inch drop-point blade, with a visible change in its surface toward the tip. Kizer describes the hollow-ground section as the slicing part and the flat-ground tip as reinforced. Those are the design goals; cutting performance will depend on the edge and the material being cut.
You can open it using the thumb studs or the hole in the blade. The lock is Kizer’s Button Liner Lock, with a broad, semicircular button beside the pivot. A finger choil and grooves along the spine give the design clearly defined places for a closer grip.
That combination will interest buyers who pay attention to blade geometry and controls. It doesn’t require treating S35VN alone as a reason to replace a knife that already handles daily jobs.
Gold details, with a carry tradeoff
The black-and-gold Fatcarbon panels sit inside an aluminum frame. Grooves radiate out around the pivot, while the gold thumb stud and lock button repeat the handle’s accent color. Designer Gabor Hajagos is credited on Kizer’s product page, which identifies the Durandal as a KIZER X YOU contest winner.
The Camo Gold model weighs 3.91 ounces and measures 7.87 inches open. Its listed handle length is 4.42 inches. Those numbers give you a useful starting point for comparing it with the knife you already carry, especially if pocket weight matters more to you than decorative materials.
There is one practical detail to check before ordering: Kizer lists the deep-carry clip as non-reversible. Buyers who need to move a clip to the other side should factor that into their choice.
Who this $199 knife is for
The Durandal makes its strongest case for someone who wants a distinctive handle, a button-operated liner lock and a blade with two clearly different grind sections. The Camo Gold configuration is the one priced here; the range also has other finishes, so match the model number when shopping.
Price: $199
Where to buy: Kizer Durandal Camo Gold K3765BD2
At $199, the design needs to earn its place in your pocket. If your priority is a light, inexpensive tool for opening packages, the Fatcarbon finish may be more than you need. If the controls, blade geometry and handle design are what you enjoy about a folder, those are the details worth comparing.
