Hinderer Eklipse Upgraded dark matter CF scale and Hinderer Titanium deep carry clip

The Hinderer Eklipse 3.5" S45VN is a heavy-duty tactical folder or automatic knife designed by Rick Hinderer. It features a 3.5-inch CPM-S45VN stainless steel blade, an ergonomic handle with a 4.75-inch closed length, and a robust titanium frame lock or button lock build, usually retailing around $425 to $650 depending on configurations.Key SpecificationsBlade Steel: CPM-S45VN stainless steel (great balance of edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance)Blade Length: 3.50 inchesBlade Shapes: Available in Spearpoint, Harpoon, and Hollow Grind Slicer variantsClosed Length: 4.75 inchesOverall Length: ~8.25 to 8.30 inchesWeight: ~5.6 ozOrigin: Made in the USA

Core Features & VersionsTri-Way Pivot System: Standard manual folder versions allow users to change the pivot bearing system between Teflon, phosphor bronze, or ball bearings.Deployment Options: Offered as a traditional manual flipper/thumb-stud folder or as a snappy side-opening automatic button-lock variant.Handle Materials: Typically pairs a textured G10 scale on one side with a stonewashed, working-finish, or battle-bronze/black titanium lock-side, though full-titanium configurations exist.