NAFS Lander, Burrito Grande, and Chroma Scales: A Customizable Knife Setup Worth a Look

Introduction

Some knife releases feel like upgrades to a lineup. This one feels like an upgrade to the whole idea of what a budget-friendly EDC knife can be. The NAFS Lander in 14C28N with green Micarta scales pairs naturally with two accessories that round out the experience: the Burrito Grande wax canvas organizer and aftermarket scales from Chroma Scales. Together they form a setup that is practical, well built, and genuinely fun to tinker with.

NAFS Burrito Grande: A Wax Canvas Organizer With Real Thought Behind It

NAFS names things with a sense of humor, and the Burrito Grande is exactly what it sounds like: a wax canvas organizer built like something you actually want to keep for years. The stitching is extra strong throughout, with double stitching on the seams and thick, substantial thread that signals long-term durability.

Open it up and the organization follows the burrito theme, starting with a section at the top for what the brand calls the toppings. Beyond the humor, the layout is genuinely useful: it is a one-direction organizer with twelve slots across the first two sections, plus a blocked-off section secured by magnets stitched directly into the material. Those magnets turn out to be surprisingly practical for holding small screws during knife maintenance.

There are also wider sections that comfortably fit items with small components like screws, and elastic sections for carrying smaller tools. While it is designed with knives in mind, it would work just as well for Swiss Army knives, multi-tools, pens, and other gear. Expect patches and playful details too, including the brand’s well-known space kitty designs.

NAFS Lander: The Right Steel at the Right Size

The Lander is NAFS’s own design, built entirely in-house rather than by an outside manufacturer, and this version pairs 14C28N steel with green Micarta scales. 14C28N is a favorite budget steel for good reason, and seeing it on this knife is exactly the kind of move many hoped the brand would make.

The action is excellent: release the liner lock, which has good access, and the blade drops shut cleanly. It is a small knife, smaller than a Ka-Bar Dozier though not as small as the Baby Banter, and the sizing puts it in a nice spot. Compared tip to tip with the Baby Banter, the cutting edge is only about half an inch longer, with a similar handle length, making the Lander an interesting step up in the brand’s lineup that sits below the three-inch Banter and the Banter XL.

What stands out most is how unaggressive it feels. The sweep of the back of the blade and the blade shape itself give it a friendly, approachable character, so pulling it out for a mundane task should not make anyone around you uncomfortable. It is a really good, fully functional knife for day-to-day use and nothing about it is trying to be out of the ordinary in a bad way.

Swapping Scales Is Genuinely Easy

The Lander’s party trick is that the scales are designed to come off. All you need is a T6 Torx. Start by removing the screws on the clip cover and the clip itself, then the body screws. Helpful detail: the stitched magnets in the Burrito Grande make a perfect screw parking spot, and you can keep the two different screw types in separate areas so nothing gets mixed up.

A full spare set of body screws is included with the knife, which is a thoughtful touch given how small T6 screws are. With the scales removed, the knife remains fully functional with the liner lock intact, just a little thinner. The pivot stays in place, so there is no deeper disassembly needed to prep for a new set of scales.

Repositioning can be a little finicky at first, but as long as one body screw stays set in its hole, the process is easy. The screws appear properly heat treated; repeated swaps have shown no sign of stripping. And with the scales off, you are ready for the fun part.

Chroma Scales: Making Every Lander Different

Chroma Scales makes aftermarket scales for the Lander in a variety of designs and materials, and the tolerances are excellent: everything fit perfectly right off the bat, on multiple sets. Designs include options like a lava flow pattern and a basket-weave look with a textured leather aesthetic, and each set ships with a matching lanyard bead.

There is also a do-it-yourself angle: you can 3D print your own scales using designs the maker provides. Between third-party manufacturers working in different materials and printable options, no two Landers need to look alike. That personalization turns the knife into a conversation piece, which is a big win for a knife at this level.

Buying Advice

If you want a small, friendly EDC knife in a well-regarded steel, the Lander in 14C28N and green Micarta is an easy recommendation, especially if you enjoy tinkering. Pair it with the Burrito Grande if you carry multiple knives or small tools, since the magnet sections and elastic slots solve real organization problems. And if customization appeals to you, aftermarket scales are the reason to pick this knife over a similarly sized generic folder.

Conclusion

The Lander proves that a straightforward, non-intimidating daily knife can still be exciting, thanks to a swappable scale system that is easy to use and well supported. Add the cleverly designed Burrito Grande for storage and a set of Chroma Scales for personality, and you have one of the more complete and fun EDC setups around.