Large, capable, properly ground
The 160 mm blade gives room for camp, field and demanding utility work. Wide bevels turn its substantial 6.0 mm stock into a useful cutter rather than a sharpened pry bar.
Flagship tactical fixed blade · Vector family
Vector
A Kizlyar Supreme signature: full-size confidence, a secure grip and geometry made to cut—not merely look tactical.
Vector brings a 160 mm blade, a substantial full-tang platform and a slim, versatile carry system into one purposeful knife. Developed with input from experienced users, it has become one of the models people recognise, trust and return to in different steels and editions.
160 mm bladeFull tang
281 mmOverall length
160 mmBlade length
6.0 mmBlade thickness
244 gKnife weight
6 steelsCurrent steel range
LifetimeWarranty
Why Vector stands out
Strength you can feel.
Cutting geometry you will use.
Some tactical knives look convincing but leave too much steel behind the edge. Vector combines a robust spine and full tang with broad primary bevels, so its reassuring strength is matched by the clean cutting performance expected from a Kizlyar Supreme knife.
A grip that stays reassuring
Textured Kraton cushions the hand, remains naturally secure in changing conditions and works with the steel guard to give clear orientation when attention is on the task.
One proven design, several characters
From easy-care stainless versions to premium tool and powder steels, Vector lets users choose the performance balance and finish that best match their work and enthusiasm.
Engineering profile
A full-size working platform,
resolved to the millimetre.
The production drawing makes Vector's proportions easy to read: a 160 mm blade and 121 mm handle form a 281 mm knife, while 152 mm of cutting edge puts almost the entire blade to work. It is a substantial platform shaped around reach, control and efficient cutting—not size for its own sake.
160 mmBlade length
152 mmCutting edge
121 mmHandle length
281 mmOverall length
A modern field-knife lineage
Familiar purpose.
A distinctly modern result.
Vector carries a recognisable field-knife logic: a direct point, a protective guard and a handle that communicates its position instantly. Its story also reflects Russian military-knife traditions associated with Vacha-Trud and the NR-40/NR-43 era—but the execution is unmistakably contemporary.
Kizlyar Supreme refined the proportions with experienced-user feedback, modern production control, current steels and a more adaptable sheath. The result is not a museum copy. It is a living, evolving platform built for today’s owners.
Why it matters: heritage gives a knife character; disciplined development makes that character useful. Vector has earned its place in our range because people recognise both.
Choose your Vector
The same trusted shape.
A different steel personality.
Changing steel can make a familiar knife feel new. Vector is one of the best ways to experience that difference: keep the ergonomics and geometry you know, then choose the maintenance, edge life, toughness and sharpening character you prefer.
Easy-care stainless
AUS-8 · AUS-10Co Cryo
Practical stainless options for owners who want dependable field performance, straightforward sharpening and less concern about changing weather.
Compare blade steels → Tough and friendly420HC
A corrosion-resistant steel that responds well to sharpening and suits users who value toughness, sensible care and confident everyday use.
Explore 420HC → High-performance tool steelPGK
Strong wear resistance and a serious working character for enthusiasts who want Vector to keep cutting through demanding sessions.
Explore PGK → Balanced modern tool steelSleipner
Often described in enthusiast language as “D2 on steroids”: a refined balance of edge holding, toughness and practical sharpening.
Explore Sleipner → Premium powder steelElmax Cryo
High wear and corrosion resistance for owners seeking a premium Vector with long-lasting performance and careful factory heat treatment.
See Materials & Technologies → More than the steel nameKizlyar Supreme heat treatment
Composition creates potential. Controlled heat treatment, cryogenic stages where specified, grinding and geometry turn that potential into a knife.
How we develop performance →Confidence in difficult conditions
Protection, strength
and the right end for impact.
Vector is designed as a complete working system. Its guard, full-tang construction, all-weather material mix and exposed pommel each solve a different problem—helping the user keep control while protecting the fine cutting edge from jobs better handled elsewhere.
A clear stop for the hand
During forceful cuts, or when the handle is wet, muddy or held in a glove, the steel guard gives the hand an unmistakable boundary and helps prevent it travelling toward the edge.
Steel through the complete handle
The blade steel continues through the handle instead of narrowing into a hidden lightweight core. That construction gives Vector the reassuring solidity expected from a serious field knife.
Ready for weather and dirt
Textured Kraton, a solid steel structure and a durable polypropylene sheath remain practical through heat, cold, rain, mud and demanding carry—and clean up without turning the knife into a delicate possession.
Keep impact away from the edge
The exposed pommel can serve as an emergency glass breaker and a controlled striking or pressing surface, so a necessary tap or crush does not put Vector’s thin, razor-sharp cutting edge at risk.
Knife and sheath as one system
Carry a large knife
without carrying a large problem.
Vector’s sheath is deliberately narrow: its width was designed specifically for insertion into standard MOLLE rows instead of forcing a bulky package to sit on top of the equipment. A moulded locking mechanism captures the guard and keeps the knife secure even in handle-down carry.
The rotating snap strap provides independent secondary security and can be set for right- or left-handed access. The mounting layout supports vertical, horizontal and angled belt or equipment positions, while the drain hole at the bottom lets water escape so the blade can dry instead of sitting in trapped moisture.
The exposed pommel remains accessible and the sheath stays close to the knife. We treat this interface as part of Vector—not packaging for it.
New Vector carry accessory
A closer MOLLE fit.
Less swing, less bulk.
The Kizlyar Supreme MOLLE Clip gives Vector a compact metal interface for standard MOLLE webbing. Its close fit reduces movement, protrusion and rattle during active carry, while keeping the knife easy to position on vests, armour, war belts, pouches and backpacks.
Made for Vector, Combat and Patriot
The mounting geometry is designed around these Kizlyar Supreme sheath systems, creating a neat, dependable connection rather than an improvised stack of straps.
Close to the equipment
A compact metal body pulls the sheath toward the MOLLE surface, helping reduce swinging, play and unnecessary projection when the user moves quickly.
Completes the sheath design
The clip uses the mounting points already positioned in the Vector, Combat and Patriot sheath systems, replacing improvised cable ties or paracord with a strong, clean interface developed for the job.
Finishes with a purpose
Choose the character
that suits your Vector.
The finish changes the knife’s visual personality and how everyday use appears over time. Neither StoneWash nor TacWash is a painted coating waiting to peel; each is a developed surface treatment with its own look.
StoneWash: practical understatement
A softly textured metallic surface that helps small handling marks blend into an intentionally varied finish. It keeps the steel honest, tactile and easy to live with.
Explore StoneWash →TacWash: darker, quieter character
Our signature deep-grey finish reduces glare and gives Vector a discreet, purposeful identity. As the knife works, new wear tends to join the existing texture instead of shouting from it.
Explore TacWash →Vector in the field
Many editions.
One unmistakable silhouette.
Vector has become a platform for different steels, colours and special releases. Swipe through the full-size photographs: every frame keeps its native proportions so you can read the complete knife, its sheath and the details that make each version its own.
Official and independent views
See what Vector
feels like in use.
Photographs show the lines; long-form video explains the thinking and lets practical handling speak. Videos load only when you choose to play them, keeping the page light.
Kizlyar Supreme Vector: the complete story
A detailed look at the model’s design, history, handling and place in the range.
Vector outdoors
A practical field session showing why the model’s combination of strength, control and cutting geometry has built such a following.
Vector family
Serious performance can have a wild side.
Vector Brutal Edition keeps the trusted working geometry and gives it a deliberately bold pink Kraton handle and matching sheath. It is unmistakably playful in colour—and completely serious when work begins.
Meet Vector Brutal EditionProduction specifications
Vector specifications
Production specifications at the time of the current model range. Steel, finish and colour combinations vary by production run and market.
Knife typeFull-size fixed blade
ConstructionFull tang
Overall length281 mm
Blade length160 mm
Blade thickness6.0 mm
Handle length121 mm
Knife weight244 g
Hardness58–63 HRC, by steel
Regular steel rangeAUS-8, AUS-10Co Cryo, 420HC, PGK, Elmax Cryo, Sleipner
Blade finishesStoneWash or TacWash
HandleTextured Kraton
SheathLocking polypropylene system
WarrantyLifetime, subject to terms
Made byKizlyar Supreme
Want a steel or colour that is not currently stocked in your country? Ask your authorised Kizlyar Supreme representative about the version you want—customer demand helps distributors choose future deliveries.
Clear answers
Vector FAQ
What kind of knife is the Kizlyar Supreme Vector?
Vector is a full-size full-tang tactical and outdoor fixed blade measuring 281 mm overall, with a 160 mm blade and 6.0 mm blade thickness. It combines a robust platform with wide cutting bevels and a secure Kraton handle.
Which Vector steel should I choose?
Choose AUS-8 or AUS-10Co Cryo for practical stainless performance and easier care; 420HC for toughness, corrosion resistance and friendly sharpening; PGK or Sleipner for a more wear-resistant tool-steel character; or Elmax Cryo for premium edge life and corrosion resistance. Availability varies by market.
Is Vector only a tactical knife?
No. Its guard, full tang and sheath make it a strong tactical platform, but its useful cutting geometry and comfortable handle also suit outdoor, camp and demanding utility work. Always use a knife for controlled cutting and choose purpose-built tools for prying, screwdriving or hard impact.
How does the Vector sheath carry?
The narrow polypropylene sheath was designed for insertion into standard MOLLE rows. Its guard-locking mechanism supports secure handle-down carry; a rotating snap strap adds secondary retention and can be arranged for right- or left-handed access. Repositionable hardware supports vertical, horizontal and angled carry, and a bottom drain hole lets water escape.
What is the Kizlyar Supreme MOLLE Clip?
It is a compact metal accessory purpose-designed for Vector, Combat and Patriot sheath systems. It uses their existing mounting points to draw the sheath close to standard MOLLE webbing and help reduce swing, play and protrusion without improvised ties or cord.
What is the difference between StoneWash and TacWash?
StoneWash keeps a lighter, textured metallic appearance that helps small handling marks blend in. TacWash gives the blade a darker, low-glare character with wear that tends to join the existing texture. Neither is a painted coating.
What is Vector Brutal Edition?
Vector Brutal Edition keeps the standard working geometry and construction, then adds a vivid pink Kraton handle and matching sheath. Current editions pair the colourway with selected PGK TacWash or 420HC StoneWash variants.
Is Vector covered by a lifetime warranty?
Yes. Vector is covered by the Kizlyar Supreme lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, subject to the published warranty terms and proper knife use.