Seasonal editions are usually a color swap and a markup. Tenable's Fenrir B1034H24 is a little more considered than that. Built on Greg Schob's Sparrow Knife Design harpoon folder, the Halloween version replaces the standard blade with water-ripple Damascus and wraps it in a gold-anodized aluminum handle printed with a gothic pattern, all for $69.89. That puts a pattern-welded blade and a themed handle in the same bracket as most plain-Jane budget folders.
The Fenrir Platform
The Fenrir is a mid-size EDC folder with a 3.4-inch blade, a 7.89-inch overall length and a weight of 4.14 ounces. Those numbers put it in the same territory as most mainstream three-inch-plus folders, though at 4.14 ounces it is heavier than the lightest options in that class. The blade is a harpoon profile with a broad belly and a reinforced point, flat ground from 0.137-inch stock.
The harpoon shape is doing real work here. The raised spine section adds material near the tip, a common way to keep a fine point from becoming fragile, while the curved belly behind it handles slicing. It is a shape that looks aggressive but behaves like a general-purpose cutter, which is the right compromise for a knife that will spend most of its life opening boxes.
The handle is where the Halloween theme lives. Tenable has anodized the aluminum gold and applied a gothic pattern across the surface, with the result that the knife reads as a seasonal object rather than a tactical one. The ergonomic profile is unchanged from the standard Fenrir, with a forward finger groove and a slight palm swell.
Specifications
Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
Blade steel | Water ripple Damascus, 58-60 HRC |
Handle material | Gold anodized aluminum with gothic pattern |
Overall length | 7.89 in / 200.4 mm |
Blade length | 3.4 in / 86.4 mm |
Blade thickness | 0.137 in / 3.5 mm |
Weight | 4.14 oz / 117.4 g |
Lock type | |
Designer | Sparrow Knife Design (Greg Schob) |
Price (MSRP) | $69.89 |
Status | Limited seasonal release, available now |
Top Liner Lock and Two Ways to Open
Tenable fits the Fenrir with a top liner lock, a mechanism that places the locking liner against the spine side of the handle instead of the side scale. The practical benefit is that palm pressure during a hard cut pushes against the lock rather than toward the release, which reduces the risk of accidental disengagement. The design also incorporates a button-style actuator on the spine, so the knife can be closed with the thumb while the fingers stay out of the blade path.
Opening is handled either by the top-liner button or by dual thumb studs, both of which keep the fingers clear of the blade path during deployment. Tenable does not publish pivot details for this model, so buyers should expect a standard production action rather than the glassy feel of a high-end bearing pivot.
The pocket clip is a reversible deep-carry design, so left-handed users are covered and the knife sits low in the pocket. Deep carry is a small thing that makes a large difference in daily use, and it is good to see it on a sub-$70 knife.
What Damascus Means at This Price
Water-ripple Damascus at $69.89 is a decorative pattern-welded steel, not a high-performance metallurgical choice. The layered construction produces the flowing pattern on the blade flats, and the core will typically hold an edge comparable to a mid-range stainless. What buyers should not expect is the wear resistance of CPM S35VN or the toughness of 14C28N.
That is not a criticism so much as a clarification of what the knife is for. Damascus at this price buys visual character, and the Fenrir's gold-and-black gothic theme is built around exactly that. Anyone planning to cut hundreds of feet of cardboard a week should buy the standard blade; anyone who wants a distinctive knife for a collection or a seasonal carry rotation is the target audience.
Where It Fits
Tenable occupies the value tier beneath WE Knife, and the Fenrir competes with CIVIVI's Damascus variants and with Kershaw's seasonal releases. Its closest internal rival is Tenable's own Bömbur Halloween edition, a heavier D2 knife with a similar seasonal theme. Between the two, the Fenrir is the lighter and more pocketable option, while the Bömbur is the more substantial tool.
Against CIVIVI's Damascus folders, the Fenrir offers a more distinctive handle treatment and a top liner lock that is less common at this price. The trade-off is a heavier knife and a less refined action than CIVIVI's bearing-equipped models.
The Verdict
The Fenrir B1034H24 is a well-executed seasonal release. The Damascus blade and gothic handle are clearly decorative, but the underlying knife is sound: a comfortable harpoon blade, a safe lock, dual opening options and a deep-carry clip. At $69.89 it is priced as a fun second knife rather than a serious primary tool, and judged on that basis it delivers.
Collectors who like Halloween-themed gear are the obvious audience, and seasonal Tenable releases have historically been produced in smaller batches than the standard catalog. The Fenrir B1034H24 is available now through Tenable's site at $69.89.