From a collaboration between SIG Sauer and Eikonic Knife Company – an up-and-coming brand known for producing high-quality, performance driven knives at accessible prices – an exclusive collection of premium knives that includes four models with different blades and a choice of different handle materials/colors. Blades are made from premium steels such as M390, 154CM and Nitro V, and G10 or Canvas Micarta are used for the handles. A liner lock mechanism, smooth ambidextrous flipping action, ceramic ball bearings, contoured and tensioned stainless steel clips for tip-up carry and sleek designs are the features shared by all models. Let's delve into more detail.
Xiphos, Karak, Tsuru and Validus: the SIG Sauer – Eikonic knife collection
Xiphos, Karak, Tsuru and Validus are the names of the four models that make up the SIG Sauer – Eikonic knife collection.
The Xiphos name is inspired by the straight sword used by the ancient Greek hoplites. Forged from Nitro-V steel, it features an 86-mm modified Tanto blade. Handle can be coyote brown G10 or grey black Micarta. Liner and clip are satin-finished stainless-steel liner, backspacer and integrated glass breaker are anodized black aluminum. Overall length is 190 mm, weight is 108 g. Price (MSRP in the US): $149.99.
The Karak sports a 86-mm Nitro-V steel blade with Wharncliffe profile. Made for utility and everyday reliability, the tactical looking Karak is 193-mm long and weighs 102 g. Handle can be green or black Micarta. Price is $149.99.
handle options: black G10, green Micarta and black Micarta. The 96-mm blade
is M390 steel with drop-point profile.
Named after the Japanese crane symbolizing good fortune, longevity, fidelity, and peace, the Tsuru features a 154CM steel Tanto blade that is 84-mm long – overall length is 203 mm. Weight is 99 g. Designed for minimalist sophistication and with a redesigned pocket clip with flush-fitting screws for discreet carry, the Tsuru comes with green or black Micarta handle. A version with coyote brown G10 handle is also available. Recommended price in the US is $249.99.
The Validus (from the Latin word meaning “strong”) offers two options for its M390 steel drop-point blade – with or without serrations – both with a sleek Diamond-Like Coating (DLC) to ensure sharpness and durability, and three handle options: black G10, green Micarta and black Micarta. Blade length is 96 mm, with an overall length of 222 mm and a weight of 145 g. A redesigned pocket clip features flush-fitting screws and an anodized aluminum backspacer for improved functionality, along with a stainless-steel glass breaker. As for the deployment method, besides the index flipper a 3D thumb stud deployment is also available. The most expensive of the SIG Sauer – Eikonic knife collection, the Validus has a price tag of $324.99.
