Product Description

The Iona is named after a 1950s candy store turned pub in Williamsburg, Brooklyn — no frills, no fancy bells and whistles, but everything you need in a great bar, with a fun and welcoming ambiance. The GiantMouse ACE Iona folder lives up to that name completely. This is not a knife trying to impress you with titanium hardware or exotic materials. It is a knife built around two things that actually matter: premium steel and excellent feel in the hand. M390. Ansø texture. Liner lock. Wire clip. Italy. Done. The black FRN stonewash version is the most no-nonsense expression of the Iona concept — and at this price point with this steel, it is one of the strongest value propositions in the GiantMouse ACE lineup.

The 2.875-inch drop point blade rides on a bronze washer pivot and deploys with snappy action via dual stepped thumb studs. Finished in stonewash, the M390 blade has a high flat saber grind for a balance of strength and slicing performance. Böhler M390 at approximately 61 HRC delivers outstanding edge retention and excellent corrosion resistance — the same steel you find on folders costing significantly more, here made accessible without compromise. The stonewash finish hides wear and micro-scratches, keeping the blade looking clean through hard daily use. The nested liner lock provides solid, reliable blade retention with a clean, unobtrusive lockbar that stays out of the way during use.

The black FRN handle scales sport the Ansø texture — a grip pattern developed by Jens Ansø specifically for this knife — providing a comfortable but sure grip across hand sizes. FRN is Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon — lightweight, virtually indestructible, impervious to moisture, and completely maintenance-free. The stainless reversible wire clip rides tip-up for discreet everyday carry from either side. Made in Maniago, Italy to GiantMouse's exacting specifications. As an authorized GiantMouse dealer, Knifeworks ships every ACE Iona fast.

• Designed by Jens Ansø and Jesper Voxnaes — named after Iona bar, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
• 2.875 in. Böhler M390 stonewash drop point blade — outstanding edge retention, ~61 HRC
• High flat saber grind — strong, clean slicing performance
• Dual stepped thumb studs on bronze washer pivot — snappy, reliable deployment
• Nested liner lock with AISI 420 hardened steel liner
• Ansø-textured black FRN handle — lightweight, moisture-proof, purpose-built grip
• Reversible wire clip — tip-up right or left carry
• Slim and lightweight — 6.93 in. overall, 2.575 oz
• Made in Italy — Maniago
• Engraving available — $8 per engraved side (text), $12 per engraved side (logo)
• Authorized GiantMouse dealer