N.U.M.B. Knifeworks – NKW-N7Molten – N7 The Cantilever – Folding Knife – S90V Satin Sheepsfoot – Carbon Fiber – Molten

The N.U.M.B. Knifeworks NKW-N7Molten N7 The Cantilever is a high-end manual folding knife that blends Nick Palizzi’s boundary-pushing design language with the precision manufacturing that collectors expect from Reate-made production. The N7 is called The Cantilever for a reason: the design has a suspended, architectural feel that looks mechanical, intentional, and distinctly different from ordinary titanium-and-carbon-fiber folders. This is a knife built for enthusiasts who appreciate clever engineering, premium material choices, and a folder that feels like mechanical art without losing its everyday carry purpose.

The blade is crafted from CPM S90V and features a satin finish with a hollow-ground modified sheepsfoot profile. CPM S90V is a premium stainless blade steel known for outstanding edge retention, excellent wear resistance, and long-lasting cutting performance. It is a steel that rewards serious users who value edge holding and also appeals strongly to collectors because it gives the knife performance credibility to match the mechanical design and upscale materials. The modified sheepsfoot blade shape is built around control, slicing efficiency, and a confident working tip. It excels at package breakdown, utility cuts, detail work, and controlled everyday cutting while maintaining the clean, aggressive silhouette that makes the N7 stand out visually. Deployment is handled by both a flipper tab and thumb studs riding on a ball bearing pivot, giving the knife fast, fluid action and multiple ways to open it depending on user preference.

The handle combines molten carbon fiber with titanium bolster and frame with molten carbon fiber scales, giving this version a premium visual identity while keeping the knife comfortable and stable in hand. The titanium bolster and frame add strength and structure, while the carbon fiber scales reduce weight and add movement, depth, and collector appeal. The black / red / white colorway gives this version its own personality without taking away from the mechanical lines of the Cantilever design. The proprietary PinchLOK mechanism uses dual detent balls and dual locking arms to create a secure, ambidextrous lockup with an engaging feel that helps define the N.U.M.B. Knifeworks experience.

With a 3.25″ blade, 4.25″ handle, and 7.50″ overall length, this knife sits in the sweet spot for a high-end everyday carry folder. It has enough blade to feel capable and useful, but it remains compact enough to carry comfortably and enjoy regularly. The reversible tip-up clip, ambidextrous lock system, and premium material package make it suitable for both right- and left-handed users. More importantly, it has the kind of design identity that makes a collector stop and look twice.

This is exactly the kind of knife that makes sense for a serious enthusiast who already owns standard production folders and wants something more mechanically interesting. The N.U.M.B. Knifeworks design language, S90V steel, refined action, and unique PinchLOK system combine to create a folder that is tactile, functional, and visually memorable.

Specifications:

• Manufacturer: N.U.M.B. Knifeworks
• Model: N7 The Cantilever
• SKU: NKW-N7Molten
• Knife Type: Manual Folding Knife
• Blade Length: 3.25″
• Closed Length: 4.25″
• Handle Length: 4.25″
• Overall Length: 7.50″
• Blade Thickness: 0.12″
• Handle Thickness: 0.45″
• Weight: 3.50 oz
• Blade Steel: CPM S90V
• Blade Style: Modified Sheepsfoot
• Blade Grind: Hollow
• Blade Finish: Satin
• Edge Type: Plain
• Handle Material: Molten Carbon Fiber with Titanium Bolster and Frame
• Handle Color: Black / Red / White
• Opening Mechanism: Flipper / Thumb Stud
• Pivot Type: Ball Bearings
• Locking Mechanism: PinchLOK
• Pocket Clip: Reversible Titanium Pocket Clip
• Carry Position: Tip-Up
• User: Right Hand / Left Hand
• Designer: Nick Palizzi
• Country of Origin: China
• Best Use: Everyday Carry

What’s more, you can experience this item for yourself by holding, smelling it, or even taking a selfie with it in person at our local store, Sharp Things OKC, located at 6610 N. May Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73116. Alternatively, you can purchase with confidence here online at SharpThings.com. You will experience world-class customer service in either environment. Don’t miss out on this exceptional product – add it to your cart and your collection today. Feel free to give us a call 7 days a week anytime between 9 AM and 9 PM. 405-286-2112 with any questions.