Hinderer Eklipse 3.5 Tanto – CPM-20CV stonewashed steel, titanium handle, and burgundy Micarta liner

This Hinderer Eklipse combines a boldly designed tanto blade with a factory-custom burgundy Micarta handle scale. This configuration adds a warm touch to this American folding knife while preserving its mechanical character and sturdy construction. The knife offered here is brand new and comes with a Hinderer box (the label specifies S45VN steel) as well as its assembly and adjustment card.

The CPM-20CV stainless steel blade features a stonewashed finish with irregular tones, matching that of the metal side of the handle. Its tanto profile clearly distinguishes the main cutting edge from the raised tip. The recess on the spine and the fuller give this blade a particularly expressive silhouette.

The Micarta scale reveals the fabric weave in a reddish-brown hue verging on burgundy. Its contours follow the two notches in the handle, while the chamfers soften the areas where the hand makes contact. The design thus combines the texture of the composite material with the rigidity of the metal structure.

The blade opens manually via a flipper. Once the blade is deployed, this protrusion forms a guard in front of the index finger. The blade is locked in place by a titanium frame lock, equipped with Hinderer’s signature stabilizer. The Tri-Way logo is also visible at the base of the blade. The clip can be moved between the two designated positions on the titanium side (tip up / tip down).

Technical specifications of the Hinderer Eklipse 3.5 Tanto 20CV EDC folding knife:
Model: Eklipse Tanto 3.5″
Designer: Rick Hinderer
Total length when closed: 12.1 cm
Blade length: 8.9 cm
Total length when open: 21.0 cm
Blade thickness: 4.2 mm
Steel: CPM-20CV stainless steel
Blade profile: tanto
Blade finish: stonewash
Handle: factory-custom burgundy Micarta scale and titanium
Opening mechanism: manual flipper
Lock: frame lock with stabilizer
Pivot: Tri-Way system
Clip: two positions, right-side
Manufactured in the United States
Condition: new
Includes: Hinderer box and assembly card

Tellknives Review:
We particularly appreciate the contrast between the burgundy Micarta and the stonewashed metal surfaces. This handle gives the Eklipse a warmer personality without detracting from its massive appearance. The tanto blade, the handle cutouts, and the open construction come together as a cohesive whole, instantly recognizable to Rick Hinderer enthusiasts.

The appeal of this piece lies in its factory configuration and brand-new condition. The term “custom” here refers to the scale: this knife is not presented as a fully handcrafted creation by Rick Hinderer.