Kizer has quietly listed a new Paul Munko design: the Clairvoyant, model Ki4626A1, an elongated button lock folder that the brand describes as a direct extension of its Comet family. The knife pairs a long 3.74-inch S35VN sheepfoot blade with titanium and carbon fiber handle construction, and it carries a $117.60 price tag on the Kizer web store, where it appeared as a new listing in early October. At the time of writing the knife is shown as sold out, which has become a familiar pattern for Kizer's newer releases before restocks land.
The Comet Line, Stretched
Kizer's product page does not shy away from the lineage. The Clairvoyant is described as the evolution of the Comet, with more pronounced angular lines, a longer profile and a more modern lock structure — namely a button lock replacing the Comet's framing. Where the Comet kept things compact and rounded, the Clairvoyant goes thin, long and futuristic: an 8.46-inch overall length built around a slim 2.8-millimeter blade stock and a handle that flows in a single continuous curve.
Opening is handled by a thumb stud rather than a flipper, which suits the knife's understated character. The button lock, positioned for natural thumb reach, allows one-handed closing without putting fingers in the blade path, and it gives the folder a fidget-friendly feel that has made button locks the fastest-growing lock style in the EDC market.
The handle materials carry the design. Titanium forms the frame and the lock structure, while dark carbon fiber panels cover the scales. Kizer points out that the carbon fiber's photosensitive surface finish shifts in appearance as light angles change — a subtle effect that fits the Clairvoyant name. Another distinctive detail is the externally mounted titanium pocket clip with hidden assembly screws, which the brand highlights as both an aesthetic and functional choice.
Key Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Blade steel | CPM S35VN |
| Handle material | Titanium + carbon fiber |
| Overall length | 8.46" / 215 mm |
| Blade length | 3.74" / 95 mm |
| Blade thickness | 0.11" / 2.8 mm |
| Weight | 3.88 oz / 110 g |
| Lock type | Button lock |
| Opening | Thumb stud |
| Blade style | Sheepfoot |
| Pocket clip | Regular clip, external titanium design |
| Designer | Paul Munko |
| Price (MSRP) | $117.60 |
| Status | Listed; shown sold out at time of writing |
S35VN Behind a Slim Sheepfoot
CPM S35VN needs little introduction at this point: a niobium-toughened evolution of S30V that offers a well-judged balance of edge retention, toughness and corrosion resistance. It sharpens more easily than 20CV or M390, resists chipping better, and at around 58-60 HRC it is a genuinely practical choice for a user knife rather than a safe queen. Kizer's description emphasizes exactly those qualities — sharpness, toughness and corrosion resistance for daily and outdoor use.
The blade geometry deserves attention too. A 3.74-inch sheepfoot with a thin 2.8-millimeter stock is a slicing-first profile: the straight edge and dropped point excel at push cuts through tape, rope, packaging and food prep, and the lack of a pronounced tip makes the knife safer around materials it should not puncture. At 110 grams total, the long blade comes with surprisingly little weight penalty thanks to the slim stock.
Market Position
At $117.60, the Clairvoyant is priced aggressively for what it offers: an American powdered steel, titanium frame and carbon fiber inlays from a designer with Munko's track record. Comparable button locks with S35VN and titanium often run $150 to $250 from competitors like CIVIVI, We Knife and Kansept. For buyers who found the Comet appealing but wanted more blade and a modern lock, this is the obvious upgrade path — provided a restock arrives soon.
The Verdict
The Clairvoyant Ki4626A1 is a thoughtful evolution rather than a radical reinvention: take a proven design, lengthen the blade, modernize the lock, and dress it in materials that photograph as well as they cut. With Munko's design language, S35VN and a sub-$120 price, it should be on the shortlist for anyone shopping the long-blade EDC segment. The knife is listed on Kizer's web store at $117.60, with availability varying as restocks arrive.