Kizer Minitherium handle scales
Kizer Minitherium handle scales
In 2020, Kizer Cutlery—the premium Chinese EDC knife brand founded in 2012—released the Minitherium (model KI3502 series) as a compact follow-up to the popular Megatherium. Designed by the late custom knifemaker Elijah Isham (known for surrealistic, artistic aesthetics), it debuted around mid-2020 (with early availability noted in Knife Rights auctions and dealer drops in 2020), scaling down the dramatic Megatherium into a more pocketable format while preserving Isham's signature "edge below tab" style and bold lines
The Kizer Minitherium features a ~3-inch modified Wharncliffe blade in premium steels like S35VN (stonewashed), CPM-20CV, or Vinland Damasteel variants for exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance. Weighing ~3–4 oz with titanium/carbon fiber handles (or titanium frame lock), it includes a liner lock (or frame lock in premium editions), thumb hole/flipper deployment, and reversible deep-carry clip—ideal for everyday carry (EDC knives) and tactical use
Priced ~$200–$400 MSRP (China-made), it earned praise for artistic flair, smooth action, and compact ergonomics—quickly becoming a fan favorite in Kizer's Isham series. Variants (Damasteel, carbon fiber, titanium) followed, including limited editions, cementing the Minitherium as a benchmark in designer folding knives and a tribute to Elijah Isham's creative legacy