So, it makes sense that a brand like Magpul — a firearms accessory manufacturer specializing in pioneering injection-molded plastics — would tackle and perfect this tech.
What’s the big difference? Magpul’s MIM process has improved on the tech in two crucial ways. First, the brand has reduced production costs below those of traditional blade-making processes. Second, Magpul appears to have sidestepped the quality issues of other MIM steels.
In this case, the resulting steel, MVN35, is functionally identical to CPM S35VN (one of the most lauded EDC knife steels around). It’s also cheaper and faster to make. Best of all, Magpul has chosen to pass the savings on to the customer.
More than just a blade
The MIM blade is, obviously, major news. But this knife has a lot of other bits to get excited about, too.
For one, it’s flipper-deployed and has a built-in friction-reduction system, offering smooth and speedy operation. Second, it boasts a premium polymer handle with dual full-length steel liners, granting the handle high strength and a sturdy grip. Third, it has a specialty Lug Lock explicitly designed to interface securely with the blade.
If all goes as promised, this game-changing EDC knife might set a new industry standard.