Petrified Fish Beluga 3.62" handle scales

Petrified Fish Beluga 3.62" handle scales

In 2022, Petrified Fish—the fast-rising Chinese premium EDC knife brand that emerged around 2020–2021—released the Beluga (model PF839 series) as a breakthrough button-lock folder designed by Italian knifemaker Alessandra De Santis

Debuting in late 2022 (first drops and reviews surfaced December 2022–January 2023), the Beluga aimed to deliver high-end performance at midrange pricing. It quickly became Petrified Fish's flagship and one of the most hyped knives of 2023

The Petrified Fish Beluga features a 3.46-inch drop-point blade in premium M390 or 20CV stainless steel (satin/stonewash) for exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance. Weighing ~3.5–4 oz with 7.87-inch overall length, it boasts a smooth button lock (with ceramic bearings), flipper deployment, titanium handles (with Micarta/carbon fiber inlays in variants), thumb stud option, and reversible deep-carry clip—ideal for everyday carry (EDC knives), tactical use, and fidget-friendly operation

Priced ~$100–$180 MSRP (China-made with meticulous QC), it earned instant acclaim for buttery action, premium fit/finish, and value—often called "the best button-lock under $200." Variants (M390, 20CV, blackwash, Micarta, exclusive editions) followed, spawning massive demand and sell-outs. The Beluga cemented Petrified Fish as a top-tier Chinese maker in premium folding knives and redefined expectations for accessible high-performance tactical EDC knives