Who designed the Pro-Tech Mordax?

The Mordax was designed by Ferrum Forge Knife Works in collaboration with Pro-Tech Knives. Ferrum Forge is a Virginia-based design studio known for producing designs that combine refined aesthetics with hard-use geometry — the Mordax brings that design language to Pro-Tech's Placentia, California manufacturing.

What is the ball bearing pivot on the Mordax and why does it matter?

The ball bearing pivot uses a race of small steel balls between the blade and handle to reduce rotational friction during deployment. Compared to standard washers, ball bearings deliver a smoother, faster deployment stroke that stays consistent over the life of the knife without requiring adjustment.

What steel is the Pro-Tech Mordax MX103-LTD RED made from?

The Mordax MX103-LTD RED uses CPM-MagnaCut with a DLC black finish — one of the strongest all-around performance steels available in a production folder, balancing edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance.

What makes the solid red limited edition different from standard Mordax production?

The MX103-LTD RED runs a solid red smooth aluminum handle with a genuine black lip pearl inlay in the button release and DLC black blade finish — a colorway combination not available in the standard Mordax production lineup.

Pro-Tech Synapse 2 Vero Engineering VER2101-BLUE MM — open, MagnaMax stonewash blade extended, solid blue aluminum handle, outdoor rock background

Pro-Tech Synapse 2 Vero Engineering VER2101-BLUE MM — open, flush push button and pivot detail, solid blue anodized aluminum handle

Pro-Tech Synapse 2 Vero Engineering VER2101-BLUE MM — closed, solid blue aluminum handle and DLC black machined titanium clip, outdoor background

Pro-Tech Synapse 2 Vero Engineering - 3.50" MagnaMax Stonewash Drop Point Blade, Solid Blue Aluminum Handle - VER2101-BLUE MM

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The Pro-Tech Synapse 2 Vero Engineering in solid blue is a push-button automatic folder built on a Joseph Vero design — a collaboration that brings Vero Engineering's refined geometry to Pro-Tech's Placentia, California automatic production. At 8.25" overall and 3.40 oz, the Synapse 2 carries as a slim, lightweight automatic that doesn't announce itself in the pocket.

The blade is MagnaMax — Pro-Tech's in-house processed steel developed as a higher wear-resistance evolution beyond CPM-MagnaCut, targeting K390/CPM-10V-tier edge retention while maintaining MagnaCut's corrosion resistance. At 3.50" on a drop point/spear point hybrid profile with stonewash finish, MagnaMax delivers a working edge that holds longer than standard MagnaCut production knives while remaining corrosion resistant enough for daily carry in varied environments. The stonewash finish keeps the surface clean and wear-resistant in daily use.

The handle is solid blue smooth anodized 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum — a clean single-color surface with a machined rear handle fuller that adds a visual and tactile reference point at the pommel end without adding bulk. The flush firing push button fires the blade cleanly without the raised button profile found on older automatic designs. The black DLC machined titanium tip-up clip is a material and finish upgrade over standard stainless clips, providing a lighter, harder-wearing carry solution.

Blade: 3.50" drop point/spear point hybrid, MagnaMax at 60–62 HRC, stonewash finish, plain edge
Handle: Solid blue smooth anodized 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum, machined rear fuller
Deployment/Lock: Flush firing push-button automatic
Carry: 3.40 oz, tip-up right-hand carry, black DLC machined titanium clip

Ideal for Synapse 2 collectors who want the Vero Engineering design in a solid blue colorway. A strong choice for automatic knife users who want MagnaMax steel in a slim, lightweight platform without moving to a larger frame. Works well for buyers who want a DLC machined titanium clip over standard stainless as a carry upgrade.

The Pro-Tech Synapse 2 Vero Engineering (VER2101-BLUE MM) ships same or next business day from Knifeworks in Columbia, Louisiana.

Specifications:

Product Type	Automatic
Product Brand	Pro-Tech Knives
Item Number	VER2101-BLUE MM
Model	Synapse 2
Designer	Vero Engineering — Joseph Vero
Overall Length	8.25 in
Closed Length	4.75 in
Blade Length	3.50 in
Blade Material	MagnaMax
Blade Hardness	60-62 HRC
Blade Style	Drop Point
Blade Edge	Plain Edge
Blade Finish	Stonewash
Handle Material	Aluminum
Handle Color	Solid Blue
Handle Finish	Smooth Anodized
Lock Type	Push-Button Automatic
Opener	Push Button
Hardware Finish	Black
Clip Position	Tip-Up, Right-Hand
Clip Material	Machined Titanium — DLC Black
Rear Accent	Machined Rear Handle Fuller
Weight	3.40 oz
Origin	USA
Blade Range	3.5-3.99

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, natural handle materials, 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.

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Custom Field

Product Type Automatic

Product Brand Pro-Tech Knives

Item Number VER2101-BLUE MM

Model Synapse 2

Designer Vero Engineering — Joseph Vero

Overall Length 8.25 in

Closed Length 4.75 in

Blade Length 3.50 in

Blade Material MagnaMax

Blade Hardness 60-62 HRC

Blade Style Drop Point

Blade Edge Plain Edge

Blade Finish Stonewash

Handle Material Aluminum

Handle Color Solid Blue

Handle Finish Smooth Anodized

Lock Type Push-Button Automatic

Opener Push Button

Hardware Finish Black

Clip Position Tip-Up, Right-Hand

Clip Material Machined Titanium — DLC Black

Rear Accent Machined Rear Handle Fuller

Weight 3.40 oz

Origin USA

Blade Range 3.5-3.99

Product Reviews

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MagnaMax — Beyond CPM-MagnaCut

Pro-Tech's in-house processed steel developed for higher wear resistance than CPM-MagnaCut — K390/CPM-10V-tier edge retention with MagnaCut's corrosion resistance.

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Vero Engineering Collaboration Design

Designed by Joseph Vero of Vero Engineering for Pro-Tech — refined geometry and flush firing push button in a slim 3.40 oz automatic platform.

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DLC Machined Titanium Clip

Machined titanium with DLC black finish — lighter and harder-wearing than standard stainless clips, machined rather than stamped.

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Same or Next Business Day Shipping

Ships from Columbia, Louisiana. Questions? Call 888-225-9775 — we carry these knives daily.

Pro-Tech Synapse 2 Vero Engineering VER2101-BLUE MM: Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Pro-Tech Synapse 2 Vero Engineering in solid blue with MagnaMax blade, answered by the Knifeworks team.

What is MagnaMax steel and how does it differ from CPM-MagnaCut? +

MagnaMax is Pro-Tech's proprietary in-house processed steel — a higher wear-resistance evolution developed beyond CPM-MagnaCut, with increased carbon, niobium, and vanadium targeting K390/CPM-10V-tier edge retention while maintaining MagnaCut's corrosion resistance. Pro-Tech sources and processes it in-house. It is not a generic CPM-MagnaCut variant — it is a distinct steel developed specifically for Pro-Tech's production.

Who is Vero Engineering and what is the Synapse 2 collaboration? +

Vero Engineering is Joseph Vero's design studio, known for producing refined, precision-focused knife designs. The Synapse 2 is a collaboration between Vero Engineering and Pro-Tech, bringing Vero's geometry and flush firing push button deployment to Pro-Tech's Placentia, California automatic knife manufacturing.

What is a flush firing push button on the Synapse 2? +

The flush firing push button sits level with the handle surface rather than protruding above it — a design choice that prevents accidental deployment while still allowing fast, deliberate single-thumb actuation. It gives the Synapse 2 a cleaner handle profile than older automatic designs with raised button hardware.

What is the DLC machined titanium clip on the Synapse 2? +

The clip is machined from titanium and finished with DLC black coating — a material and process upgrade over standard stainless steel clips. Titanium is lighter than stainless at the same size, and DLC provides a harder, more wear-resistant surface finish that holds up better against pocket friction than standard anodized or painted finishes.

MagnaMax · Stonewash · Solid Blue Aluminum · Flush Push Button Auto · DLC Titanium Clip · Vero Engineering Design · Placentia CA

MagnaMax steel. Stonewash drop point. Solid blue anodized aluminum. Flush firing push button. DLC machined titanium clip. 3.40 oz. The Synapse 2 is a Vero Engineering automatic built with Pro-Tech's highest-tier in-house steel.

Knifeworks is an authorized Pro-Tech Knives dealer. The Synapse 2 VER2101-BLUE MM ships same or next business day from Columbia, Louisiana. Questions? Call 888-225-9775 — we carry these knives daily.

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