Designed from another point of view
Takahashi’s Japanese design language gives MiG a character unlike a committee-shaped folder. Kizlyar Supreme kept that difference intact.
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MIG
The MIG folding knife is a unique project born at the intersection of strict Japanese knife aesthetics and uncompromising Russian reliability. The model was developed for Kizlyar Supreme by Shoji Takahashi, a hereditary Japanese knife maker and designer.
Its silhouette was created at Takahashi Cutlery, located in the iconic city of Seki — the historic heart of Japan's weapon craftsmanship. In 2019, the company closed its doors, making the MIG one of the master's last and most valuable designs. We decided to bring this project to life completely unchanged to preserve its incredible, authentic "techno-retro" style in its exact form.
Its silhouette was created at Takahashi Cutlery, located in the iconic city of Seki — the historic heart of Japan's weapon craftsmanship. In 2019, the company closed its doors, making the MIG one of the master's last and most valuable designs. We decided to bring this project to life completely unchanged to preserve its incredible, authentic "techno-retro" style in its exact form.
SPECIFICATIONS
MIG by Kizlyar Supreme: Japanese techno-retro VG-10 knife by Shoji Takahashi. Features a rock-solid Back-Lock and a swift fighter jet design
DIMENSIONS
Full length: 190 mm
Blade length: 78 mm
Blade thickness: 2.8 mm
Handle length: 162 mm
Weight: 110 g
Blade length: 78 mm
Blade thickness: 2.8 mm
Handle length: 162 mm
Weight: 110 g
MATERIALS
Steel: VG-10 Cryo
Hardness: 61-62 HRC
Handle: G10
Hardness: 61-62 HRC
Handle: G10
FEATURES
Blade finish: StoneWash
Design: Back Lock
Warranty: Kizlyar Supreme lifetime warranty
Design: Back Lock
Warranty: Kizlyar Supreme lifetime warranty
* parameters may vary by up to 5%
ADVANTAGES
- The bladeThe 80 mm blade is made of high-quality Japanese VG-10 steel with cryogenic treatment, hardened to 61-62 HRC, which ensures excellent wear resistance and a clean, aggressive cut.
Flat grinds, thin bevels, and hard, corrosion-resistant steel on the blade make up the perfect formula for an everyday carry (EDC) city knife. - Back LockThe Back-Lock mechanism implemented on the MIG is quite rare for modern knives, yet it remains one of the most reliable locks on the folder market.
The knife is assembled on metal washers, and all structural elements are made of stee — it simply exudes dependability, a certain old-school feel, and at the same time, a very special elegance. - ErgonomicThe handle of the MIG is crafted from two-tone G-10 with 3D machining. The swift, sharp lines of the scales, combined with the knife's aggressive profile and abundance of steel elements, create a striking impression, referencing the legendary series of Russian MiG fighter jets known worldwide.
A heavy-duty pocket clip is secured by three screws and holds the knife perfectly on your pocket.
In everyday life, the MIG is a dependable workhorse and an excellent daily companion, but its main highlight is its absolutely non-standard, recognizable design. This is no surprise, as it was created in the Land of the Rising Sun by a hereditary bladesmith and designer specifically for Russia.
Where to purchase
Where to purchase
For all questions, including general information, purchasing, warranty and post-warranty service, cooperation, wholesale and other, you can contact our head office in Russia or your nearest distributor.
New production model · current specifications shown below
Japanese-designed folding knife · VG-10 Cryo
MiG
Japanese design thinking created with Russian knife enthusiasts in mind—a radical aircraft-inspired folder that feels far more natural than its silhouette suggests.
192 mmOverall length
79 mmBlade length
VG-10 Cryo61–62 HRC
110 gKnife weight
Why MiG stands apart
A conversation starter that still remembers it must cut.
The outline gets attention, but the working details justify it: a narrow blade, fine edge geometry and an unexpectedly comfortable handle turn a striking object into a practical folding knife.
Aircraft lines with purpose
Triangles suggest speed and structure; flowing transitions soften them where the hand meets the knife.
Fine geometry beneath the drama
The narrow blade and thin edge are designed to make MiG an engaging cutter—not merely an unusual silhouette.
Engineered proportions
Compact in the pocket. Deliberate in every line.
The production drawing reveals why MiG feels so composed: a 79 mm blade, 113 mm handle and 192 mm open profile shaped as one continuous aircraft-inspired silhouette.
79 mmBlade length
113 mmHandle / closed length
192 mmOverall open length
Closed, turning, open
Its character changes with every angle.
Swipe through the complete opening sequence. MiG moves from a compact, sculptural carry shape to a clean working profile without losing the aircraft language that makes it recognisable.
A Japanese design for Kizlyar Supreme
We kept the idea intact—because its difference is the point.
Shoji Takahashi designed MiG with Russia and Russian knife enthusiasts in mind. Rather than smooth away its unusual character, we chose to produce the author’s concept faithfully: angular at first glance, flowing in the hand and unmistakably its own.
- Triangular construction balanced by rounded, hand-friendly transitions
- A visual link to the silhouette, speed and engineering language of MiG aircraft
- Back-lock confidence with washer-based mechanics
During MiG’s September 2026 debut at Blade on the Neva, visitor after visitor reached for the prototype. The exhibition is over, but that first reaction still says something important: the design makes people curious enough to pick it up.
MiG in motion
A design that turns heads—and rewards the hand.
Aircraft-inspired lines give MiG its unmistakable silhouette. VG-10 Cryo, a dependable back lock and fine cutting geometry give that silhouette serious working purpose. From every angle, this is a compact folder nobody mistakes for anything else.
The working edge
A radical outline, resolved as a real cutter.
These clean profile views make the functional side easier to read: a narrow blade, fine point and long opening cut-out shaped to keep MiG lively in everyday cutting.
Beyond the studio
One bold silhouette. A different presence in every light.
MiG was designed to be looked at, picked up and carried. Swipe through the lakeside series and watch the red-and-black G10, open blade and sculpted steel change with the light.
Behind the design
The Japanese idea we chose not to dilute.
Hear why Kizlyar Supreme preserved Shoji Takahashi’s distinctive concept and see the curiosity MiG created during its September 2026 exhibition debut.
The official introduction
Watch the prototype win attention.
See how an uncompromising Japanese design became a Kizlyar Supreme production knife—and why visitors kept reaching for it.
Open on YouTube ↗Production specifications
Compact dimensions. Unmistakable character.
Production specifications at the time of model release. MiG carries its strongest visual ideas in a genuinely pocketable 192 mm format.
- Model
- MiG
- Knife type
- Manual folding knife
- Designer
- Shoji Takahashi, Japan
- Overall length
- 192 mm
- Blade length
- 79 mm
- Handle / closed length
- 113 mm
- Blade thickness
- 2.8 mm
- Knife weight
- 110 g
- Blade steel
- VG-10 Cryo
- Hardness
- 61–62 HRC
- Blade finish
- StoneWash
- Handle
- 3D-machined two-tone G10
- Lock
- Back lock
- Pivot action
- Washers
- Carry
- Steel pocket clip
Questions
MiG, briefly.
Who designed MiG?
Japanese designer and second-generation knifemaker Shoji Takahashi created the design specifically with Russia and Russian knife enthusiasts in mind.
Why is the knife called MiG?
Its mix of triangular structures and flowing lines refers to the visual language of the MiG aircraft family: technical, fast and immediately recognisable.
Is the angular handle comfortable?
That tension is central to the design. The base geometry looks angular, while the contact areas flow and soften. During MiG’s September 2026 exhibition debut, people repeatedly picked up the knife to experience that contrast for themselves.
What are the MiG blade and overall dimensions?
The production drawing lists a 79 mm blade, 113 mm handle, 2.8 mm blade thickness and 192 mm open length, with a knife weight of 110 g.
How can I get MiG in my country?
Availability varies by production run and market. Ask your local authorised Kizlyar Supreme representative to request MiG for your market, or contact our team for the current route in your country.
Want MiG in your market?
Tell us your country—or ask your local authorised Kizlyar Supreme representative to request the model. Real customer interest helps distributors decide what to bring next.
Design story: official Kizlyar Supreme September 2026 presentation. Production data: Kizlyar Supreme model specifications current at the time of release.