Artisan Cutlery Predator Review: S35VN Titanium EDC Knife

The Artisan Cutlery Predator is built with a specific job in mind: being ready when you need it. Its 3.74-inch S35VN drop point rides in a TC4 titanium frame lock, and the design leans into the details that matter after dark — a glass breaker, a deep choil for control, and an ambidextrous clip. Here is the full review.

Predator Specs at a Glance

Blade length	3.74 in (95 mm), drop point
Blade steel	S35VN, HRC 59-61
Blade stock	0.15 in (3.8 mm), flat grind, satin finish
Overall length	9.17 in (233 mm)
Closed length	5.43 in (138 mm)
Handle material	Titanium TC4, titanium pocket clip
Pivot	Ceramic ball bearing
Lock type	Frame lock
Weight	5.47 oz (155 g)

Built for the Night

The Predator ships with a glass breaker integrated into the handle — a feature you hope to never use, but one that can matter in an emergency. A glass breaker is designed to concentrate force on a small point to shatter automotive or tempered glass, and its presence on a folding knife is a genuinely useful safety feature for drivers and night commuters.

The deep choil deserves attention too: it lets you choke up on the blade for close, controlled cutting work, which pairs well with the knife's assertive drop point. The ambidextrous clip works for both left- and right-handed carry, so the Predator does not force you to switch sides.

Blade and Steel

S35VN is a powder-metallurgy stainless steel that balances edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance — a well-rounded choice for an EDC blade that sees varied use. Here it is paired with a flat grind and satin finish, with the blade heat-treated to HRC 59-61. The 3.74-inch drop point is compact enough for legal-friendly carry in many areas while still offering a capable cutting edge.

Predator Family Variants

Variant	Blade / handle	Lock / weight
Predator ATZ-1706G	S35VN, satin / TC4 titanium	Frame lock, 5.47 oz
Predator ATZ-1706P	D2, stonewash / G10	Liner lock, 6 oz
Predator ATZ-1706P CF	S35VN / carbon fiber	Liner lock, 6 oz
Predator PS (compact)	2.76 in D2, stonewash / G10 or carbon fiber	Liner lock, 2.99 oz

The compact PS variant swaps the full-size platform for a 2.76-inch D2 blade and a 2.99 oz build — a lighter option for those who prefer a smaller carry profile.

Who Should Carry the Predator?

• Drivers and night commuters who value the glass breaker safety feature
• Carriers who want the grip confidence of a deep choil
• Left- and right-handed users looking for an ambidextrous clip
• Fans of S35VN titanium frame locks at a mid-size 3.74-inch blade length

---

Browse the full Artisan Cutlery catalog to compare the Predator with the rest of the lineup — premium folders built for reliable everyday carry.