Does a serialized Pro-Tech BSA26 exclusive hold its value?

Pro-Tech Blade Show Atlanta exclusives have a consistent secondary market track record. A 200-piece serialized run in a distinctive PVD colorway with Black Lip Pearl hardware typically trades at or above original retail once it sells through authorized distribution. Purchasing from an authorized dealer like Knifeworks ensures the knife's provenance and warranty eligibility for any future resale.

Pro-Tech Malibu BSA26.Malibu.1 shown open on a dark wood background. The copper rose PVD CPM MagnaCut reverse tanto blade is fully deployed, displaying the warm rose-toned PVD finish across the blade face. The black aluminum handle and black lip pearl button are visible at the base of the frame.

Pro-Tech Malibu BSA26.Malibu.1 shown open on a dark wood background at an angle that emphasizes the copper rose PVD blade finish. The full length of the reverse tanto blade is visible, with the copper rose PVD color appearing prominently against the black aluminum handle.

Pro-Tech Malibu BSA26.Malibu.1 shown in the closed position on a dark wood background. The black aluminum handle, copper rose PVD hardware, and pocket clip are visible, with the copper rose PVD-coated reverse tanto blade tip visible at the closed end of the frame.

Pro-Tech Malibu Blade Show Atlanta Exclusive BSA26.Malibu.1 — 3.25" Copper Rose PVD CPM MagnaCut Reverse Tanto, Black Aluminum, Black Lip Pearl Button

SKU: BSA26.Malibu.1-N

Pro-Tech Knives

$350.00 $285.00

(You save $65.00)

Overview
Warranty Information
Specifications

Product Description

The Pro-Tech Malibu BSA26.Malibu.1 is a Blade Show Atlanta 2026 exclusive manual flipper limited to 200 serialized pieces — the Malibu platform in a copper rose PVD colorway that exists nowhere else in Pro-Tech's catalog, built around the contrast between a deep black aluminum frame and the warm rose-toned PVD finish on the blade and hardware.

The blade steel is CPM MagnaCut, Crucible Industries' benchmark powder-metallurgy stainless that delivers M390-level edge retention with corrosion resistance that rivals steels built specifically for that purpose. In a copper rose PVD finish, MagnaCut's performance arrives in a color layer more durable than anodizing — it holds through daily carry, cutting contact, and cleaning without wear concerns. The reverse tanto geometry gives the BSA26.Malibu.1 a strong, angular tip suited to precision entry work and a long, usable flat edge along the primary cutting section. At 0.13 inches thick with a flat grind, the blade is built for both control and performance. The Malibu's flipper tab and button lock give it a fast, smooth manual deployment — legal everywhere a folding knife is legal — in a package that weighs under 3 ounces and measures 7.50 inches overall.

Blade: 3.25 in CPM MagnaCut reverse tanto — copper rose PVD finish, flat grind, plain edge, 0.13 in thick
Handle: Black aluminum — copper rose PVD hardware throughout, Black Lip Pearl button inlay
Deployment: Flipper tab, manual — button lock, smooth single-hand operation
Weight: 2.99 oz / Overall: 7.50 in — one of the most carry-efficient configurations in Pro-Tech's lineup
Clip: Tip-up, right-hand carry
Edition: Blade Show Atlanta 2026 exclusive — serialized, limited to 200 pieces
Origin: USA — designed, engineered, and hand-finished in Placentia, California by Pro-Tech Knives

The BSA26.Malibu.1 is for collectors building the BSA26 Pro-Tech lineup who want a manual flipper alongside the platform's automatics, and for buyers who want CPM MagnaCut in a reverse tanto geometry with a colorway that has no production equivalent. Under 3 ounces in a 200-piece serialized exclusive makes this one of the more carry-practical collector pieces in the BSA26 run.

A 200-piece Blade Show Atlanta exclusive in copper rose PVD MagnaCut — under 3 oz, manual flipper, and not available after stock is gone. Add the Pro-Tech Malibu BSA26.Malibu.1 to your cart today and get same or next business day shipping from Columbia, Louisiana. Questions? Call 888-225-9775.

*Stock Photo

Warranty Information

Pro-Tech Knives warrants this knife to the original owner to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship. Covered: replacement parts and labor. Not covered: normal wear and tear, damage caused by neglect, misuse or abuse, failure to perform normal maintenance, handle and blade finishes worn by normal use, blades harmed by improper sharpening or accidental damage, or non-factory modifications. All knives returned for warranty consideration must include $15 for return handling and postage plus a completed service request form. For warranty service, contact Pro-Tech Knives directly at protechknives.com.

Specifications

...

Product Type	Folding Knife
Product Brand	Pro-Tech Knives
Item Number	BSA26.Malibu.1
Model	Malibu
Overall Length	7.50 in
Blade Length	3.25 in
Blade Thickness	0.13 in
Blade Material	CPM MagnaCut
Blade Finish	Copper Rose PVD
Blade Style	Reverse Tanto
Blade Edge	Plain
Blade Grind	Flat
Handle Material	Aluminum
Handle Color	Black
Lock Type	Button Lock
Opener	Flipper
Clip Position	Tip-Up
Weight	2.99 oz
Origin	USA
Blade Range	3-3.49
Edition	Blade Show Atlanta Exclusive — Limited to 200
Closed Length	4.25 in

Product Videos

Custom Field

Product Type Folding Knife

Product Brand Pro-Tech Knives

Item Number BSA26.Malibu.1

Model Malibu

Overall Length 7.50 in

Blade Length 3.25 in

Blade Thickness 0.13 in

Blade Material CPM MagnaCut

Blade Finish Copper Rose PVD

Blade Style Reverse Tanto

Blade Edge Plain

Blade Grind Flat

Handle Material Aluminum

Handle Color Black

Lock Type Button Lock

Opener Flipper

Clip Position Tip-Up

Weight 2.99 oz

Origin USA

Blade Range 3-3.49

Edition Blade Show Atlanta Exclusive — Limited to 200

Closed Length 4.25 in

Product Reviews

Blade Show Atlanta 2026 Exclusive — 200 PiecesSerialized, limited to 200 pieces total. Once stock sells through at authorized dealers, this configuration will not be produced again.

⚔

CPM MagnaCut + Copper Rose PVDCrucible's best production steel in a PVD finish more durable than anodizing — warm copper rose blade and hardware against a deep black aluminum frame.

Authorized Dealer — Full WarrantyPro-Tech Limited Lifetime Warranty. Every knife sourced through authorized channels — manual flipper, no automatic knife restrictions.

Same or Next Business Day ShippingShips from Columbia, Louisiana. Questions? Call 888-225-9775 — we carry these knives daily.

Pro-Tech Malibu BSA26.Malibu.1: Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Blade Show Atlanta 2026 exclusive Pro-Tech Malibu in CPM MagnaCut copper rose PVD, answered by the Knifeworks team.

What is the Blade Show Atlanta exclusive and how many were made?+

The BSA26.Malibu.1 is a Pro-Tech exclusive produced for Blade Show Atlanta 2026, limited to 200 serialized pieces. Each knife is individually numbered. Once stock sells through at authorized dealers, the configuration will not be reproduced. The copper rose PVD finish, Black Lip Pearl button, and reverse tanto MagnaCut blade do not exist in any Pro-Tech standard catalog offering.

What steel is in the Pro-Tech Malibu BSA26.Malibu.1?+

The BSA26.Malibu.1 uses CPM MagnaCut, developed by Crucible Industries. MagnaCut achieves M390-level edge retention and wear resistance with corrosion resistance that rivals steels built specifically for that purpose. The copper rose PVD finish is bonded to the blade surface through a vapor deposition process — significantly more durable than anodizing and resistant to wear through daily carry, cutting contact, and cleaning without color degradation.

What is a reverse tanto blade and how does it cut?+

A reverse tanto blade has a primary flat cutting edge along the bottom of the blade and a secondary angled edge along the spine that sweeps up and forward to meet it, creating a strong angular tip. The geometry produces both a long, usable flat cutting section for slicing tasks and a reinforced tip with significant point strength for precision entry work. The reverse tanto is particularly capable at piercing and detail cuts while maintaining full utility along the primary edge length.

Is the Pro-Tech Malibu an automatic or a manual knife?+

The Malibu BSA26.Malibu.1 is a manual flipper — it deploys via a flipper tab on the blade spine and locks with a button lock. There is no spring or coil mechanism. This means it carries no automatic knife legal restrictions and is legal in all US jurisdictions where folding knives are permitted, as well as in most international destinations where automatics would be prohibited. The button lock provides the same positive lockup found on Pro-Tech automatics.

What is the Black Lip Pearl button on the BSA26.Malibu.1?+

The push button features a Black Lip Pearl inlay — a natural shell material with a deep, dark iridescent surface that shifts between black, green, and blue tones in different lighting. It provides visual contrast against the copper rose PVD hardware while serving as the button lock release. Black Lip Pearl is a Pro-Tech dress element most commonly found on limited and exclusive production models, distinguishing the BSA26.Malibu.1 from standard catalog Malibu configurations.

How big is the Pro-Tech Malibu BSA26.Malibu.1?+

The Malibu BSA26.Malibu.1 measures 7.50 inches overall when open with a 3.25-inch blade at 0.13 inches thick. Closed length is 4.25 inches. It weighs 2.99 oz — one of the lightest configurations in the BSA26 Pro-Tech lineup and one of the most carry-efficient manual flippers Pro-Tech produces. The tip-up right-hand clip is finished in copper rose PVD to match the blade and hardware.

CPM MagnaCut · Copper Rose PVD · 200 Pieces · BSA26 Exclusive · Manual Flipper

200 Pieces. Copper Rose MagnaCut. No Restock.

Knifeworks is an authorized Pro-Tech dealer. The BSA26.Malibu.1 ships same or next business day from Columbia, Louisiana. Once it is gone, it is gone. Questions? Call 888-225-9775.

Shop All Pro-Tech at Knifeworks →