In Greek mythology, Prometheus is one of the Titans, the supreme trickster, and a god of fire. He was associated with the creation of mortals and giving them fire. The design was initially conceived as one of D.O.C.K.'s (Dmitry Osarenko Custom Knives) first designs. It underwent significant refinement in 2020, resulting in a more compact size, improved mechanics, and enhanced ergonomics. It was such a popular design for Kansept that it felt like a perfect choice for the new line.
The Prometheus is a liner lock folder with micarta scales and a bearing pivot. It's a decent-sized EDC knife with an overall length of 7.61" and a blade length of 3.29". The handle is quite comfortable with a four-finger grip. There's no jimping on the thumb ramp, but it feels good. I tend to be a fan of the extra grip, but many designs don't incorporate it, and it's a nice change. The finger guard, combined with the jimping on the back of the flipper tab, helps keep your fingers from moving too far forward during a thrust. The handle ergonomics are spot on, being comfortable in a variety of holds. The milled area in the handle begs for an inlay of some kind. It feels like a design choice that missed the potential to be amazing. The pop of color on the pivot is a nice touch and helps break up the color of the handle. The micarta is beautiful, feeling like worn denim. Micarta has become, single-handedly, my favorite handle material. For so long, I was a titanium junkie, but the warmth and feel that micarta offers are second to none.
On the reverse, and right-handed only, we have a titanium pocket clip. Not being completely ambidextrous sucks for those southpaws. It's unusual to see a titanium milled clip on a knife in this budget range. There are some companies that have produced a Ti clip in this range, but they are poorly done in my opinion. This clip is perfectly executed with just the right amount of tension.
The blade on the Prometheus is a drop point in 14C28N. I beg to differ with the blade shape; to me, it's more of a sheepsfoot, with the relatively flat belly. The shape, like many I've reviewed lately, screams utility. I've been using my knives not only for general EDC stuff but as a box cutter at work as well. Blade shapes with precise, robust tips make them perfect for opening and breaking down boxes. I will also tray cut windows in boxes for displays; that precise tip allows me to control the depth of my cut so I won't cut the product. The flat grind makes it an excellent performer, zipping through material with ease. And the 14C28N steel, which is becoming a standard in the industry next to D2, is a solid performer. Deployment is done via a flipper tab. There is a bit of jimping on the tab, just enough to make this small tab easy to grip.
The Prometheus is a well-balanced everyday carry blade and a perfect choice for the new Tennable lineup. It's comfortable, easy to use, and maintain. Coming in at a price that's almost one-third the price of its Kansept counterpart, it's in that sweet spot for a budget knife. If you're hankering for a new blade, the Prometheus would be an excellent choice.
