Kizer Cutlery knives
Kizer Cutlery makes folding and fixed-blade knives, with designs ranging from everyday pocket knives to outdoor models. The company began making knives in 2013 and manufactures in China. Its catalog includes varied blade steels, handle materials and locking systems, so specifications differ by model and configuration.
The Drop Bear® family includes folding knives with Kizer Clutch Lock™ mechanisms as well as fixed-blade versions. Sheepdog® models offer another folding-knife option, with selected configurations using a sheepsfoot blade. Materials and details vary across both families.
Folding and fixed-blade choices
Kizer Cutlery offers folding knives for everyday carry alongside fixed-blade knives for outdoor use. The Drop Bear® family covers both formats: folding versions include models with the Kizer Clutch Lock™, which the maker describes as a push-pull lock, while Drop Bear Fix 3 is a fixed-blade option without a folding mechanism. Choose the format that suits how you plan to carry and use the knife. The Sheepdog® family provides another folding option, and selected configurations have a sheepsfoot blade profile. Blade shapes and locking systems vary, so check each model’s specifications when comparing versions.
Materials and configurations
Kizer Cutlery uses different blade steels and handle materials across its range rather than one standard combination. Official product listings include blade steels such as Nitro-V, 14C28N and S45VN, and handles made from materials including G10, Micarta, aluminum and titanium. These are examples across the catalog, not specifications shared by every Drop Bear® or Sheepdog® model. The steel and handle options can change between configurations, as can the lock and blade profile. Reviewing the individual listing helps match those details to your preferences and intended tasks.
Company background
Kizer Cutlery began making knives in 2013 and describes itself as a knife manufacturer from China. The company says many of its materials come from the United States and Japan. This background provides context for its broad selection of models and configurations, while the specific construction and materials remain model-dependent.