Edgelet Sith Blade Review: A Tiny Titanium EDC Knife With Real Personality

Introduction

The Edgelet Sith Blade is one of those knives that makes you do a double take at the tape measure. The full length of the thing is under 2 inches, and it weighs about 8 grams, which is about as close to inconsequential as an EDC knife can get. It is a titanium folder from a company called Edgelet, and the blade shape is what they call a Sith blade, though it reads more like a small hawkbill to most eyes.

The name is clearly part of the charm. Between the raptor-like silhouette of the blade and the hawk-like curve of the edge, the whole design leans into a bird-of-prey theme, and it works. This one was funded through Kickstarter before reaching customers.

Who This Product Is for

This is a knife for the EDC-curious rather than the heavy-duty user. If you enjoy carrying something small, light, and a bit unusual, and you want a blade that is genuinely sharp despite its size, the Sith Blade fits that brief. It is a fun conversation piece that still cuts.

It is less suitable if you need a working knife for substantial daily tasks. At under 2 inches overall, everything about it is small, and the hawkbill profile is specialized rather than general purpose.

Main Strengths

The titanium construction keeps weight down to roughly 8 grams, so it disappears in a pocket. The 7CR-class blade steel is plenty sharp out of the box, and the hawkbill profile digs into material aggressively, which is exactly what that blade shape is known for.

The retention mechanism is interesting. Rather than a fixed lock, a spring-loaded ball detent in the handle presses into a captured hole in the blade. When the blade swings into position, the ball seats into the hole and you feel a distinct snap holding it there. It is held by two T6 screws, which keeps the whole assembly tidy and compact.

Things to Consider Before Buying

The detent is powerful, and in practice that cuts both ways. Some owners demonstrate flicking the blade open, but the unit tested here felt a little stiff, likely because of that strong detent. It may loosen up over time, but expect a firm, deliberate action rather than a slick flick.

It is also worth understanding what “locked” means here. The blade is held in position by the ball detent, not a full lock like a locking folder or fixed blade. If you need absolute rigidity under hard use, this is not that kind of knife.

At around $30, the price is accessible for a titanium piece, though the small blade steel and detent-only retention mean you are buying charm and convenience as much as capability.

Buying Advice

Buy the Sith Blade if you want a genuinely tiny, featherweight titanium EDC knife with a sharp hawkbill-style edge and a clever detent mechanism, and you are happy to treat it as a light-duty carry. Skip it if you need a lock-backed workhorse or a larger general-purpose blade.

If it appeals, it is a low-risk way to add some personality to a pocket setup, especially if you already enjoy the small-knife side of everyday carry.

Conclusion

The Edgelet Sith Blade does exactly what it sets out to do: deliver an under-2-inch, 8-gram titanium folder with a mean little hawkbill edge and a satisfying detent hold. It will not replace a serious working knife, but as a light, sharp, characterful EDC piece around $30, it scratches a very specific itch very well.