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Kizer’s Sleek Do-Everything EDC Knife Is a Premium Performer at a Bargain Price

With variations on its locking mechanism, handle style and material, blade steel, finish and more, there’s something for everyone.

Close-up of two folding knives side by side, one with a gray textured handle and orange accents, the other with a blue textured handle and black screws.Kizer
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By Sean Tirman

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Kizer has been a consistent, prolific brand in the EDC knife space for some years now. And one of the brand’s greatest strengths is the diversity of its offerings.

Perhaps, then, the new Kizer Begleiter 2.9 is a perfect exemplification of that. Yet, while offering variety within the model itself, the brand has also shown its penchant for reliable, versatile, solid, all-around everyday carry blades.

Eight folding knives with patterned handles in various colors, two with blades open, arranged on a gray surface near a black notebook.
There are six variants of this knife presently released (the OD green one on the right is not available).
Kizer

Variety is the spice of life

At present, there are six available models of the Begleiter 2.9. While I cannot say why, the black-and-green option is not yet available on the brand’s site.

Even still, there’s a lot of variety to be had between its six available variants. Between them, there are two locking mechanisms, three different steels, two handle materials and a bevy of other tweaks and twists.

Two folding knives with textured handles, one gray with orange accents and one blue with black accents, on a gray surface.
Depending on the configuration you get, the knife comes with either a crossbar or button lock.
Kizer

Let’s start with locks. This knife can be had with either a button lock or a crossbar. Functionally, they offer virtually the same strength and reliability, so the choice really comes down to preference (the crossbar is also better for lefties and ambidextrous folks).

While the blade is the same 2.9-inch drop-point no matter the configuration, it can be had in B1DN (similar to VG-10), S35VN or Damascus steel (with price differences therein).

Lastly, the handle is your choice of aluminum (with varying etching patterns) or Micarta (with varying colors). While the former is tougher overall, the latter is grippier and more all-conditions-friendly.

Four Kizer folding knives with different blade finishes and handle colors arranged diagonally on a gray surface.
Like the lock, the blade is available in multiple steels, including B1DN, S35VN and Damascus.
Kizer

Making the cut

That’s a lot to choose from in a single knife model, I admit. However, there’s an equal amount shared between the configurations, which is arguably more important.

For instance, all versions of the knife, as mentioned, have a 2.9-inch drop-point blade. They are also all the same length overall, clocking in at 7.03 inches.

They also all have thumb stud deployments (which are ambidextrous) and reversible pocket clips.

Two folding knives with visible liners and pocket clips, one with a blue handle and the other with a gray handle, on a gray surface.
While the materials and colors vary, the size specs remain the same for all versions of this knife.
Kizer

Regardless of which you choose, this is an outstanding do-it-all EDC knife that will surely become a reliable companion. It doesn’t hurt that it’s relatively affordable across all variations, either.

If Kizer has been on your radar but you haven’t pulled the trigger yet, this could be a spectacular introduction that just might become a go-to favorite.

Hand holding a Kizer folding knife with a silver blade and gray textured handle with orange accents.
Even the handle has different machining patterns and grips depending on the configuration.
Kizer

Availability and pricing

Available in six distinct configurations, the Kizer Begleiter 2.9 is now available at Kizer’s site, starting at $70 (and going up to $120). However, it is selling fast.

About the Author: Sean Tirman is an associate editor at Gear Patrol who specializes in EDC, cannabis and outdoor gear.

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