Kubey has spent recent years building a reputation on aggressive value, but the Dandy KU247B plays a different game entirely. Newly listed on the brand's site, this large-format flipper steps into the $235 premium tier with full 6AL4V titanium construction, CPM-S30V blade steel and a design credited to Ukrainian knifemaker Maxim Tkachuk. It is a statement that Kubey can play in the mid-tier arena where steel and materials matter as much as price.
A Big Knife With Fluid Manners
At 8.66 inches overall and 4.10 ounces, the Dandy is unapologetically a large folder, closer in footprint to a small fixed blade than a discreet office carry. The 3.94-inch sheepsfoot-style blade carries a full flat grind and a blackwashed, sandblast-and-black-oxide finish that mutes reflections and hides pocket wear. Sheepsfoot geometry keeps the tip high for safe package work while offering a long, straight edge for push cuts, a combination that suits the knife's evident mission as a hard-working large EDC.
The hardware list reads like a checklist of enthusiast expectations: caged ceramic ball bearings on the pivot, titanium screws throughout, a titanium pivot cap and a titanium pocket clip in tip-up, right-hand configuration. Kubey lists the blade at 60-62 HRC, a realistic window for S30V, and the 3.1-millimeter blade stock gives the broad blade enough rigidity for demanding tasks.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Blade steel | CPM-S30V, 60-62 HRC |
| Handle material | 6AL4V titanium |
| Overall length | 8.66 in / 22.0 cm |
| Blade length | 3.94 in / 10.0 cm |
| Blade thickness | 0.12 in / 3.1 mm |
| Weight | 4.10 oz / 116 g |
| Lock type | Titanium frame lock |
| Designer | Maxim Tkachuk |
| Blade style | Sheepsfoot, flat grind, blackwashed finish |
| Pivot | Caged ceramic ball bearing |
| Price (MSRP) | $235 |
| Status | Listed October 2026; availability varies |
Why S30V and Titanium Still Matter
CPM-S30V has been overshadowed in marketing wars by newer powder steels, yet it remains one of the most balanced pocket-knife steels ever produced. Its vanadium carbide content delivers strong edge retention, its toughness is proven in blades far larger than this one, and its corrosion resistance is genuinely stainless. For a 3.94-inch working blade, S30V is arguably a smarter pairing than a more fragile ultra-hard steel, since the knife is clearly intended for real tasks rather than just cutting paper.
The 6AL4V titanium frame lock brings its own benefits: the lock's strength scales well with the knife's size, the frame can be flexed for easy disengagement, and the metal develops a distinctive patina over years of carry. At 4.10 ounces, the weight is reasonable for the size class, helped along by the frame's skeletonization under the slabs.
Deployment matches the spec sheet: the flipper tab is sized for a large thumb, and the caged ceramic bearings send the heavy blade out with a satisfying thunk as the frame lock engages near the tang. Disengagement is single-handed and smooth, thanks to a relieved lock face that does not require white-knuckle pressure. The handle taper narrows toward the front, which keeps the 4.72-inch grip from feeling blocky and shifts the balance slightly back toward the hand, an unusual and welcome trait in a knife with this much blade forward of the pivot.
Maxim Tkachuk is a Ukrainian maker whose custom folders have been gaining international attention for clean geometric lines and robust lock work, and Kubey translating that vocabulary into a production piece is part of a broader trend of brands partnering with independent designers to sharpen their premium ranges. The Dandy's crisp chamfers and flush hardware suggest the collaboration was more than a name on a box.
Market Position
At $235, the Dandy sits squarely against established titanium-frame flippers from Bestech, WE Knife and Kansept. Kubey's challenge is brand equity; its advantage is that few competitors offer this much titanium and S30V at the price, and even fewer bring a named international designer to the sub-$250 tier. Buyers who have trusted the brand's budget lines and want a graduation piece are the obvious audience.
The Verdict
The Dandy KU247B is Kubey's most convincing premium pitch to date: a large, confident working folder with genuinely high-end materials, a proven steel and the kind of smooth, bearing-driven action enthusiasts expect at this price. It is too big for office duty and too flashy for those who prefer stealth, but as a weekend and field EDC with real collectible appeal, it earns its place. Availability details are on Kubey's official product page.