Description

The Pro-Tech Malibu 5401-BLUE is a sturdy, no-nonsense EDC pocket knife with a cool reverse tanto-style blade shape and a slim handle. The Malibu is made to handle all day-to-day tasks without any problems. In addition, the finish of the Malibu clearly shows that Pro-Tech guarantees unparalleled quality.

The Pro-Tech Malibu 5401-BLUE Stonewashed MagnaCut Reverse Tanto, Blue Aluminum pocket knife is a nice EDC pocket knife in the colour blue. With its blade length of 8.4 cm, this knife is ideal for easy carrying. When closed, it’s only 10.6 cm long, and it weighs 85 g.

The Pro-Tech Malibu 5401-BLUE Stonewashed MagnaCut Reverse Tanto, Blue Aluminum pocket knife opens quickly thanks to the flipper. Because the knife is equipped with ceramic ball bearings, the action is very smooth. Once opened, a button lock ensures the knife won’t unintentionally snap shut during use. In terms of ease of use, this is one of the best locking mechanisms on the market.

Blade made of CPM Magnacut steel

The blade of this Pro-Tech is made of CPM Magnacut steel, possibly the most revolutionary steel of the 21st century. MagnaCut offers an unrivalled balance between sharpness retention, toughness, corrosion resistance and ease of sharpening. Since the release of CPM MagnaCut in 2021, it has become one of the most popular steels in the world of knives. The MagnaCut blade of this pocket knife measures 8.4 cm in length.

History of CPM Magnacut

This type of steel was developed by Dr Larrin Thomas, a metallurgist who has dedicated his career to improving knife steel. He is the son of Devin Thomas, a famous damascus smith who supplied Chris Reeve Knives with steel for many years. Dr Larrin Thomas works in the automotive industry but is passionate about knife steels. He thought it should be possible to do better, and together with Crucible Industries came up with CPM MagnaCut. Read more about MagnaCut here.

The ‘stonewash’ process was chosen for the finish of this blade. The stonewash process involves the blade being placed inside a drum with ceramic stones, or media, and then vibrated or tumbled for several hours. The result is a finish that looks precisely polished or roughened depending on the version. The advantage of stonewashing, however, is that signs of use are much less noticeable. That makes it a popular choice for knives that see a lot of use.

Aluminium handle

The handle of the Pro-Tech is made from aluminium. The handle measures 10.6 cm in length. Aluminium is pleasantly lightweight and easy for the manufacturer to work with. As a result, it is a very popular choice for handles. Aluminium comes in many different grades or alloys. Most manufacturers opt for one of the more durable types of aluminium for knife handles, often using the same quality as the type used for aircraft construction.

Looking to personalise your new purchase?

Add an engraving! Our engraving machine will turn your Pro-Tech Malibu 5401-BLUE Stonewashed MagnaCut Reverse Tanto, Blue Aluminum pocket knife into something truly special. Personalise your own gear, or create a unique gift. We can engrave names, dates and short quotes. Logos and small images are also possible. Ideal as a business gift, for your wedding party or when you just fancy spoiling yourself.