Very Good Knife Company - Tradition Jr. - 3.5" AEB-L Fixed Blade W/ Black Canvas Micarta W/ Red Liners Handle

CODE
VGKC-TRADITIONJR-AEBL-BCMRL
Availability:
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Lifetime of Original Purchaser
$225.00

Description

The Very Good Knife Company Tradition Jr. is a compact fixed blade built around a design refined for real-world carry, slicing performance, and everyday utility. Long before the Very Good Knife Company name was marked on the blade, Jacob was developing the Tradition platform with a focus on creating a knife that feels comfortable in hand, carries easily, and cuts exceptionally well.

This version of the Tradition Jr. features a 3.5" AEB-L stainless steel blade with a deep hollow grind designed to get extremely thin behind the edge. Its Nessmuk-inspired blade profile delivers excellent slicing performance while remaining nimble and easy to control for everyday cutting tasks, food prep, utility work, and light outdoor use.

The handle is fitted with Black Canvas Micarta scales paired with Red liners, creating a clean, aggressive look with a sharp contrast between the dark handle and bold liner color. Canvas micarta provides a secure, comfortable grip while maintaining the rugged character expected from a hard-use fixed blade.

At just 7.2" overall and approximately 3.6 ounces, the Tradition Jr. is lightweight and compact enough to carry almost like a folder while still offering the strength and simplicity of a fixed blade. Its slim profile makes it an excellent pocket dropper for anyone looking for a capable fixed blade without unnecessary bulk.

For users who want serious slicing performance, lightweight carry, and a classic black-and-red combination, the Very Good Knife Company Tradition Jr. is an excellent addition to any everyday carry rotation.

Specifications

  • Blade Steel: AEB-L Stainless Steel
  • Blade Length: 3.5" / 88 mm
  • Blade Thickness: 0.135" / 3.5 mm
  • Blade Grind: Hollow
  • Maximum Blade Width: 1" / 25 mm
  • Handle Material: Black Canvas Micarta
  • Liners: Red
  • Handle Length: 3.7" / 94 mm
  • Handle Thickness: 0.54" / 13.75 mm
  • Minimum Handle Width: 0.66" / 16 mm
  • Maximum Handle Width: 0.95" / 24 mm
  • Overall Length: 7.2" / 182 mm
  • Overall Weight: 3.6 oz / 102 g

Specifications

Knife Style:
Fixed Blade
Overall Length:
7.2 in.
Blade Length:
3.5 in.
Blade Steel:
AEB-L
Blade Finish:
Stonewash
Blade Type:
Nessmuk
Blade Thickness:
.135 in.
Grind:
Hollow
Grind:
Flat
Handle Material:
Canvas Micarta
Knife Weight:
3.2 oz
Weight With Sheath:
4.4 oz
Origin:
USA
Sheathing:
Kydex
Tang:
Full Exposed
drop_date:
Drop Date 8/12/2026 @12pm EST

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