The Lovecraft Caper is a handmade fixed blade from Christian of Lishen Knives in Bristol, Tennessee. It's a compact working knife built for everyday carry, backup carry, and field use, and it does more than its size suggests.

The 3.25" AEB-L blade is 0.125" thick and hardened to 61–63 HRC. It holds an edge well and is easy to touch up in the field. Christian gave it a flat grind and a clean satin finish, so it slices well. It handles fine work like caping and detail processing, and it's just as comfortable with everyday camp chores. You get 3.0" of usable cutting edge on a knife that's only 7.75" overall and weighs 4.0 oz. It's big enough to work and small enough that you'll forget it's on your belt.

The knife rides in an ambidextrous leather belt sheath, so it carries the same way for left- or right-handed users.

Christian builds each Lishen knife one at a time and pays close attention to fit, finish, and edge geometry. The Caper is a small knife made with real care in the USA.

Specs

• Maker: Christian, Lishen Knives (Bristol, TN, USA)
• Blade length: 3.25" (3.0" cutting edge)
• Overall length: 7.75"
• Steel: AEB-L, 61–63 HRC
• Thickness: 0.125"
• Grind / finish: Flat / satin
• Weight: 4.0 oz
• Sheath: Ambidextrous leather belt sheath