Knafs Lulu handle scales
Knafs Lulu handle scales
In 2023, Knafs—the community-driven EDC knife brand founded in 2018 by YouTuber Ben Petersen (Ben Banters) and his wife Athena Petersen—released the Lulu (later called The Lulu) as their first-ever fixed-blade knife and first USA-made product. Teased in late 2023 designer notes (blog post October 10, 2023), it was manufactured by White River Knife & Tool in the USA using MagnaCut steel for exceptional edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance
Ben aimed to create a compact, versatile bushcraft/EDC tool with a Scandi grind for fire-starting, feather-sticking, and slicing—naming it "Lulu" as a playful, approachable moniker. The Knafs Lulu features a ~2.95-inch drop-point blade (6.75-inch overall), Micarta handles (green linen variants), and Kydex sheath—ideal for bushcraft knives, EDC fixed blades, and light outdoor tasks
Priced ~$150–$200 MSRP, it earned rave reviews for premium USA craftsmanship, balance, and value—quickly becoming a bestseller with variants (raw/stonewash MagnaCut, black-coated). The Lulu marked Knafs' bold step into fixed blades, blending Ben's design expertise, community input, and real-world reliability in premium EDC knives