Architect® AK 4.5 Blade Only – Uncoated S35VN Steel – High Saber Grind

The AK 4.5 – An efficient and comfortable mid-sized blade

Dale Stoops, founder of The Knife Connection designed the AK 4.5 in 2014, and it has now moved from prototyping to production under the ARCHITECT® KNIVES brand.

Are you looking for a low maintenance solution? This stainless steel blade is proudly made in the USA by White River Knife & Tool. The CPM S35VN Stainless Steel blade features an expert full (not differential) heat treat. The blade machining and finishing are top notch and what you would expect to see on knives costing much more. This blade is low-drag due to being uncoated, which makes slicing and food preparation chores a breeze, plus, you’ll never have to worry about a blade coating wearing off.

The blade and handle have an unconditional lifetime warranty.

The AK 4.5 sits between the AK 3.5 and AK 5.5 for those who may still want a concealed carry knife or EDC belt knife, but need a little more than the AK 3.5 offers. As its name indicates, the blade length is 4.5″ and the 20 degree ground cutting edge is 4.4″ in length. Featuring 5/32″ thick steel, the AK 4.5 is able to withstand a great deal of hard use with ease. The high saber grind allows for excellent slicing capability while providing a bit more wedge action for splitting small chunks of wood and performing a variety of other bushcraft tasks.

Fresh from the drawing board, the AK 4.5 shares a new handle design with the AK 3.5, and offers a liberal length to accommodate all hand sizes. It fills the hand elegantly with its smooth ergonomic contours. This knife is well suited for dressing small to medium sized game. The handle grip is robust enough to maintain a secure grip even when wet and slippery. The blade’s thumb jimping provides a traction area when more downward force is needed and gives better blade control. The AK 4.5 features a flat (non-serrated) hammer pommel for use in a multitude of blunt force scenarios, and a uniquely designed “hidden” lanyard hole designed to accommodate standard 5/32″ / 4.0 mm paracord. The result is a clean looking and highly functional lanyard system.

We plan to offer an optional sharpened 90 degree spine on a per-order basis soon.

All AK blade engravings have been designed to communicate a generous amount of information in an attractive and clean way. This blade matched with one (or more colors) of our Architect® handle kits provide you with a premium knife without a premium price, giving you real value.

A matching handle kit must be purchased with a blade only product unless you have previously purchased a handle.