Compañero translates from Spanish as “partner,” “companion,” or “comrade.” The name is no coincidence — this is exactly how the designers envisioned the purpose of this small yet exceptionally functional knife from Kizlyar Supreme.
DIMENSIONS
Full length: 230 mm Blade length: 110 mm Blade thickness: 2.8 mm Handle length: 220 mm Weight: 184 g
Compañero translates from Spanish as “partner,” “comrade,” or “companion.” The name is no coincidence — this is exactly how the designers envisioned the purpose of this small yet exceptionally functional knife from Kizlyar Supreme. And the Finnish-style form factor feels familiar and dear — something native and close to every Russian heart.
WOOD IS ITS ELEMENT
Every aspect of the blade’s geometry tells you that the Compañero is a cutter by nature: a convex grind taken to zero, a thin 2.8 mm spine, a narrow, agile blade, and a very delicate tip. This knife is clearly not meant for heavy-duty tasks — but when it comes to opening packages, cutting ropes, slicing anything from bread and carrots to deboning meat, and most importantly, carving and working with wood — that’s where it truly shines.
PROVEN RELIABILITY
The knife features a Full-Tang construction — a solid metal design where the tang runs the full length of the handle, matching its shape exactly. This is the most durable knife construction possible.
The blade’s elegance is perfectly balanced by its convex grind — the strongest geometry there is — and, most importantly, by the use of excellent steel.
STEEL BEYOND ITS CLASS
AUS-10Co is an outstanding modern stainless steel that far outperforms its price category. After a complex multi-stage heat treatment in a nitrogen atmosphere followed by cryogenic processing, it achieves a hardness of around 61 HRC, delivers an excellent, aggressive cutting edge more typical of high-carbon steels, and offers impressive strength. Add to that its superb sharpenability, good corrosion resistance — and you have a new favorite among mid-range knife steels, confidently aiming for the top tier.
KNIFE SHEATH INNOVATION
The Compañero features high-end, deep-carry sheaths crafted from premium quality leather with elegant embossing. They come equipped with a quick-detach free-hanging loop — a rare feature for leather sheaths — as well as a fixed-carry loop. The sheaths are compact, minimalist, and visually refined. Inside the mouth of the sheath is a unique leather spring, formed by the suspension system, which provides a more secure knife retention. This is a special development by our leatherworking partners — an absolute innovation in the world of knife design
ERGONOMIC HANDLE
The handle is exceptionally comfortable. With its pronounced belly, tapered contours for the index finger and pinky, a well-shaped rear “mushroom” end, and a small front guard, it fits the hand perfectly — as if it were made just for you.
THE PEOPLE'S FAVORITE
It’s no surprise that the Compañero turned out so successful — it’s a true people’s knife, created by a group of Kizlyar Supreme enthusiasts and knife experts. During a year of testing, it underwent two blade upgrades and three handle revisions, incorporating feedback from many experienced users. Huge thanks to all the designers and testers! As a result, we’ve got a modern, truly people’s puukko — a knife where every detail is balanced and thoughtfully refined: from the geometry, steel, and aesthetics to the carry options.