Kizer Cutlery – KI3738A1 – Wharning – Folding Knife – S45VN Satin Wharncliffe – Aluminum Norplex UltreX Micarta – Brown Silver

The Kizer Cutlery KI3738A1 Wharning is a purpose-built everyday carry folding knife that combines a distinctive Wharncliffe blade profile with premium materials, streamlined ergonomics, and a highly responsive opening mechanism. Designed by Johan Jordaan, the Wharning takes a straightforward cutting geometry and gives it a contemporary interpretation suited to everyday carry. At 7.77 inches overall and weighing just 3.72 ounces, it provides a substantial cutting platform without becoming unnecessarily cumbersome in the pocket. Independent reviews of the Wharning also highlight its snappy action, ergonomic design, and combination of S45VN steel with aluminum and Micarta construction. At the heart of the KI3738A1 is a 3.40-inch Wharncliffe blade made from CPM S45VN stainless steel. The satin-finished blade uses a flat grind and measures 0.12 inches thick, creating a clean, efficient cutting geometry. The Wharncliffe profile is particularly well suited to controlled slicing because its relatively straight edge maintains a consistent relationship with the material being cut. From opening packages and breaking down cardboard to handling general EDC cutting chores, the profile emphasizes precision and deliberate control rather than relying on a pronounced belly. Retail and user reports independently confirm the KI3738A1 configuration as the satin S45VN Wharning with aluminum and brown Micarta construction. Opening the Wharning is handled by a sculpted thumb stud, giving the user a direct and intuitive method for deploying the blade. The knife incorporates Kizer’s Button Liner Lock™ system, which combines a liner-lock mechanism with a button-operated interface for releasing the blade. This distinctive configuration contributes to the knife’s modern mechanical character while keeping operation straightforward. Reviewers have specifically noted the Wharning’s responsive action and effective thumb-stud operation, including both conventional thumb flicks and reverse-flick techniques. The KI3738A1 handle combines aluminum with brown Norplex UltreX™ Micarta, creating a balance between structural rigidity, low weight, and a more tactile surface. The Micarta component adds visual warmth and texture to the otherwise clean industrial construction, while the aluminum framework helps maintain the knife’s lightweight 3.72-ounce profile. The silver-and-brown color combination gives this particular model a refined appearance that distinguishes it from the black-and-purple and other Wharning configurations available in the same family. A non-reversible deep-carry pocket clip keeps the KI3738A1 positioned discreetly in the pocket while supporting its role as a practical everyday carry knife. With a 4.36-inch handle and 3.40-inch blade, the proportions provide a useful amount of cutting surface while retaining a compact overall footprint when folded. The result is a knife designed around accessibility, controlled cutting performance, and convenient everyday portability. The CPM S45VN blade is also a particularly fitting choice for an EDC knife. Its stainless composition provides strong corrosion resistance alongside dependable edge retention and durability, while the listed 60–61 HRC hardness gives the blade a firm working edge. Kizer’s satin finish further reinforces the KI3738A1’s understated aesthetic, allowing the unusual Wharncliffe geometry and contrasting handle materials to remain the visual focus.

Specifications:

Brand: Kizer Cutlery

Model: Wharning

Model Number / SKU: KI3738A1

Designer: Johan Jordaan

Availability: April 2026

Overall Length: 7.77 inches / 197.24 mm

Blade Length: 3.40 inches / 86.47 mm

Blade Thickness: 0.12 inches / 3.0 mm

Blade Style: Wharncliffe

Blade Material: CPM S45VN stainless steel

Blade Finish: Satin

Blade Grind: Flat

Handle Length: 4.36 inches / 110.77 mm

Handle Material: Aluminum and Norplex UltreX™ Micarta

Opener: Thumb Stud

Lock Type: Kizer Button Liner Lock™

Pocket Clip: Deep Carry, Non-Reversible

Weight: 3.72 oz. / 105.4 g

Handle/Knife Color: Silver and Brown

Blade Hardness: 60–61 HRC

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