T-1 (Tanto One) The Dynamic Kaiken - Marble Carbon Fiber

Classy, Sleek & Dynamic — Hand-Ground Tanto Profile | M390 Blade | Titanium & WHITESTORM S Fat Carbon | The Slimmest Blade in the LMD Lineup

A warrior's blade for everyday life. Classy, sleek, and dynamic, the T-1 is versatile enough to suit any social environment. Liong Mah has always had a keen fascination with hand-ground tanto blades, and in his quest to design them, he explores what an idealized version of the kwaiken style would be in the LMD lineup.

Straight lines, subtle curve. The T-1 delivers a true Tanto knife experience—an entirely straight profile with a slight curve on the blade—and the slimmest blade in any category of the Liong Mah Design collection.

Why Choose the T-1 Tanto One?

• ✅ Idealized Kwaiken Design — Liong Mah's vision of the classic style
• ✅ Premium M390 Blade Steel — Outstanding edge retention & corrosion resistance
• ✅ Hand-Ground Tanto Profile — A refined nod to traditional warrior blades
• ✅ Slimmest Blade in the LMD Collection — Sleek, elegant lines
• ✅ Titanium Handle — With striking Arctic Storm Fat Carbon inlay
• ✅ Integrated Backspacer — Two-piece titanium construction
• ✅ Hand-Rubbed Blade Finish — Crafted detail throughout
• ✅ Lightweight — Just 3.7 ounces

Description

Classy, sleek, and dynamic, the T-1 (Tanto One) is versatile enough to suit any social environment. Liong Mah has always had a keen fascination with hand-ground tanto blades, and in designing them he explores what an idealized version of the kwaiken style would be in the LMD lineup.

The T-1 creates a Tanto knife experience in which the entire knife is straight, with a slight curve on the blade. The Tanto One style knife has the slimmest blade in any knife category in the Liong Mah Design collection, featuring a 3.75" blade length with a 3.5" cutting edge.

Like a warrior blade—the Dynamic Kwaiken.

Specifications

Key Features in Detail

• Idealized Kwaiken Form — Liong Mah's exploration of the classic kwaiken, refined for the LMD lineup.
• Hand-Ground Tanto Blade — A straight profile with a slight curve, echoing the spirit of a warrior's blade.
• Super-Steel Performance — M390 delivers excellent edge retention, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance.
• Slim & Sleek — The slimmest blade in any category of the Liong Mah Design collection.
• Premium Materials — A titanium handle accented with eye-catching Arctic Storm Fat Carbon inlay.
• Thoughtful Construction — Two-piece titanium handles with an integrated backspacer for clean, solid feel.
• Crafted Finishes — A hand-rubbed blade paired with a titanium wire-wheel handle finish.
• Carry-Friendly — At just 3.7 ounces, it's an easy companion for any setting.