Kizlyar Supreme at Blade on the Neva 2026
At one of Saint Petersburg’s biggest recent knife shows, we brought a faithful modern Kephart, previewed the unconventional MiG folder and showed how proven Kizlyar Supreme designs keep evolving.
Our Neva highlights: a field classic reinterpreted with respect, Shoji Takahashi’s pre-release MiG preserved in its original Japanese design, a more accessible black-hornbeam Companero and zero-convex Combat performance demonstrated in real time.
From a field classic to a folder unlike our others
Kephart · a faithful modern interpretation
The Kephart began as a RusKnife forum project and quickly drew wider demand. We kept the recognisable proportions described in the film—a 127 mm blade and 115 mm handle—then brought the concept into the present with custom Micarta, replaceable tunnel fasteners and a fitted leather sheath. The result respects the character of Horace Kephart’s field knife without turning it into a museum piece.
See the Kephart at 5:53 in the official film →
MiG · designed from another point of view
MiG is deliberately different. Japanese designer Shoji Takahashi comes from a family of knifemakers, and MiG was among the final designs his company created before ending this part of its work. He built the knife from triangular geometry softened by flowing lines, with visual references to the MiG aircraft family. Kizlyar Supreme chose not to dilute that thinking through adaptation: the pre-release folder keeps his intended form, a back lock and washer-based action. The narrow blade and thin edge make the design practical, while its red-and-black profile gives the range a genuinely new voice.
MiG was not yet on sale when this report was filmed. Final production details and international availability may change.
Meet MiG at 8:59 in the official film →
Companero · black hornbeam
The new black-hornbeam version brings a warmer, more restrained handle to the compact Companero and pairs it with cryogenically treated AUS-8. In the film it is presented as the most accessible Companero configuration: light, practical and built around the same efficient convex cutting concept.
This is a show-preview configuration. Specifications and availability should be confirmed when it enters regular release.
See this exact show edition at 11:45 →
Combat · zero-convex VG-10
The VG-10 Combat shows the opposite lesson: a familiar form can still feel fresh when the geometry is right. Its 6 mm spine suggests strength, yet the zero-convex blade produces fine shavings with little visible effort in the demonstration. That balance—robust construction with purposeful cutting geometry—is why established Kizlyar Supreme models continue to support new versions.
Watch the cutting demonstration at 12:24 →
Watch the official exhibition report
Our report begins at the Kizlyar Supreme stand, where we compare classic and unconventional designs and show the new models up close. It then continues around the exhibition to ask other makers what gives an unusual knife lasting appeal. YouTube may offer automatic dubbing or captions in your language.
What “unusual” means when the knife still has to work
The film’s central question is not whether classic or unconventional is better. Combat, Sturm, Colada and other established forms remain popular because their purpose is immediately understood. Stinger shows that a bolder design can also become lasting when the handling supports its visual drama.
For Kizlyar Supreme, range breadth should not become randomness. We keep improving proven working models while making room for distinctive ideas such as MiG—provided they remain coherent, usable and honest about their stage of development.
What an exhibition tells us that specifications cannot
At a show, we see not only which knife is picked up, but why. People compare familiar and unfamiliar forms, test the grip, feel the action and respond to details that are difficult to explain on a specification sheet.
That feedback helps us decide which ideas deserve broader production and which details still need work. The Combat demonstration makes the same point from another direction: a number such as 6 mm describes the spine, but the shaving it produces reveals how the complete geometry behaves.
Frequently asked questions
Where and when is Blade on the Neva 2026?
The exhibition runs in Saint Petersburg, Russia, from 10 to 13 September 2026.
Which Kizlyar Supreme models appear in the report?
The main Kizlyar Supreme segment features the Kephart, pre-release MiG, Companero with a black-hornbeam handle and zero-convex VG-10 Combat. It also discusses Colada Hunting Edition, Sturm, Sensei Mini and Stinger while comparing classic and unconventional forms.
Is the MiG folder available now?
It was not yet on sale when the report was filmed. MiG appears as a production preview, so final specifications and international availability should be confirmed at launch.
What makes this Kephart interpretation different?
It retains the recognisable historical proportions and character described in the film while adding modern custom Micarta, replaceable tunnel fasteners and updated leather-sheath details.
Are classic or unusual knife designs better?
Neither wins by appearance alone. Classic forms make their purpose easy to understand; unusual forms can bring fresh character. Ergonomics, cutting performance, construction and the intended use decide whether either approach succeeds.
See what develops next
Explore the current Kizlyar Supreme range, follow the official film and ask which models are available in your country. For preview models, confirm the final production specification and availability before ordering.
Explore all models Find a dealer Ask usSource: our official Kizlyar Supreme exhibition report. Published 11 September 2026.
