{"product_id":"vosteed-xeno-vanchor-lock®-3-23-vanax-blade-titanium-handle-a3804","title":"VOSTEED Xeno -Vanchor Lock® (3.23\" Vanax Blade \u0026 Titanium Handle) - A3804","description":"\u003cp\u003eXeno — Engineered Beyond Function\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Xeno is our latest collaboration with Geoff Blauvelt of TuffKnives, boldly exploring biomechanical design inspired by the dark, unsettling aesthetics of H.R. Giger. Diving into that vision, Geoff set out to create something beyond the conventional knife. Engineered rather than forged, it makes a lasting impression at first glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Blade That Breaks Familiar Shapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Xeno's 3.23\" Vanax blade is bioacid-resistant and features a dual-section edge—sharp in both geometry and attitude. It has a cold, almost alien presence: deliberate, precise, and instantly recognizable. Crafted from Uddeholm's nitrogen-rich Superclean stainless steel, Vanax delivers exceptional corrosion resistance and edge stability. Even a 240-hour salt-mist test barely phases it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiomechanical Titanium Architecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe titanium handle is formed through multiple precision processes, including high‑vacuum finishing, producing a solid, refined structure. Subtle biomechanical lines flow through the frame like exoskeletal plating, reinforcing strength while amplifying Xeno's dark, futuristic presence. Purposefully placed screws read like eyes in the shadows, adding tension and depth without clutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Power of the Vanchor Lock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Xeno deploys via thumbhole or the upgraded Vanchor Lock. Open it with a smooth slow roll or an action‑packed reverse flick. The upgraded Vanchor Lock delivers a crisp, finely tuned opening sound and a lockup that feels solid and unwavering—mechanical, confident, precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurposeful Details, No Excess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 3D CNC‑milled titanium pocket clip mirrors the handle's sculpted geometry, blending rigid material with organic flow. A long titanium backspacer reinforces the frame, adding visual tension and structural continuity. Every detail serves a purpose—nothing ornamental, nothing accidental. As a subtle extra, the Xeno includes a mini Vanax pry bar, a tangible reminder of the steel's resilience for those curious enough to test it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a cold, alien-feeling world, are you ready to embrace precision, tension, and the darker side of engineered design?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mike's Outdoor Recreation Equipment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758682439982,"sku":"VOSA3804","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9558\/6862\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1adf5f58-a7e9-434c-bb01-6e25cccb88d6.jpg?v=1770939082","url":"https:\/\/mikesoutdoorrecreationequipment.com\/products\/vosteed-xeno-vanchor-lock%c2%ae-3-23-vanax-blade-titanium-handle-a3804","provider":"Mike's Outdoor Recreation Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}