Pro-Tech VERO Synapse BSA26.VERO.1 shown open on a brown leather background. The sapphire blue PVD CPM MagnaCut spear point blade is deployed, with the black aluminum thickback handle and blue linen micarta lid scales visible at the base of the frame.

Pro-Tech VERO Synapse BSA26.VERO.1 shown open on a brown leather background at a closer angle, highlighting the blue linen micarta lid scales and black aluminum thickback handle construction. The abalone button and the contrast between the aluminum spine and micarta scales are clearly visible.

Pro-Tech VERO Synapse BSA26.VERO.1 shown open on a brown leather background, with the sapphire blue PVD blade and blue linen micarta scales both prominently visible. This angle emphasizes the cohesive blue colorway across the blade finish and handle lid material.

Pro-Tech VERO Synapse Blade Show Atlanta Exclusive BSA26.VERO.1 — 3.44" Sapphire Blue PVD CPM MagnaCut, Black Aluminum Thickback, Blue Linen Micarta, Titanium Clip

SKU: BSA26.VERO.1-N

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Overview
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Product Description

The Pro-Tech VERO Synapse BSA26.VERO.1 is a Blade Show Atlanta 2026 exclusive automatic limited to 75 serialized pieces — the tightest run in the BSA26 lineup and the one most likely to be gone before the show floor closes.

The blade steel is CPM MagnaCut, Crucible Industries' benchmark powder-metallurgy stainless that delivers M390-level edge retention with corrosion resistance that rivals dedicated stainless steels like H1. In the sapphire blue PVD finish, MagnaCut's performance is wrapped in a durable color layer that holds up to pocket carry better than anodizing — no wear rings, no fading, no color transfer. The 3.44-inch spear point profile at 0.125 inches thick is the geometry that made the VERO Synapse platform a collector favorite: a blade long enough for real work, precise enough for detail cuts, with a tip that tracks on both sides of center.

Blade: 3.44 in CPM MagnaCut spear point — sapphire blue PVD finish, plain edge, 0.125 in thick
Handle: Black aluminum thickback with blue linen micarta lid — two-material construction, warm texture on the show side, aluminum spine for structure and rigidity
Mechanism: Push-button automatic, button lock — VERO Synapse Design platform, single-action
Button: Abalone inlay — warm iridescent contrast against the blue micarta
Clip: Titanium, tip-up carry
Weight: 3.4 oz / Overall: 8.125 in
Edition: Blade Show Atlanta 2026 exclusive — serialized, limited to 75 pieces
Origin: USA — designed, engineered, and hand-finished in Placentia, California by Pro-Tech Knives

The BSA26.VERO.1 is for collectors who understand what a 75-piece serialized Pro-Tech MagnaCut exclusive means on the secondary market, and for VERO Synapse platform buyers who want the best steel Pro-Tech has put in the design. The blue linen micarta and sapphire blue PVD blade against the black aluminum thickback is a colorway that reads as intentional at every scale — this is not a production knife with a colored coating, it is a considered collector piece built to the same tolerances as any Pro-Tech coming out of Placentia.

75 pieces. CPM MagnaCut. Sapphire blue PVD throughout. Add the Pro-Tech VERO Synapse BSA26.VERO.1 to your cart today — Knifeworks ships same or next business day from Columbia, Louisiana. Questions? Call 888-225-9775.

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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

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Product Type	Automatic
Product Brand	Pro-Tech Knives
Item Number	BSA26.VERO.1
Model	Synapse
Overall Length	8.125 in
Blade Length	3.44 in
Blade Thickness	0.125 in
Blade Material	CPM MagnaCut
Blade Finish	Sapphire Blue PVD
Blade Style	Spear Point
Blade Edge	Plain
Handle Material	Aluminum / Linen Micarta
Handle Color	Black / Blue
Lock Type	Button Lock
Opener	Push Button
Clip Position	Tip-Up
Origin	USA
Blade Range	3-3.49
Edition	Blade Show Atlanta Exclusive — Limited to 75
Weight	3.4 oz

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Custom Field

Product Type Automatic

Product Brand Pro-Tech Knives

Item Number BSA26.VERO.1

Model Synapse

Overall Length 8.125 in

Blade Length 3.44 in

Blade Thickness 0.125 in

Blade Material CPM MagnaCut

Blade Finish Sapphire Blue PVD

Blade Style Spear Point

Blade Edge Plain

Handle Material Aluminum / Linen Micarta

Handle Color Black / Blue

Lock Type Button Lock

Opener Push Button

Clip Position Tip-Up

Origin USA

Blade Range 3-3.49

Edition Blade Show Atlanta Exclusive — Limited to 75

Weight 3.4 oz

Product Reviews

BSA26 Exclusive — 75 Pieces TotalThe tightest run in the Blade Show Atlanta 2026 Pro-Tech lineup. Serialized, no restock, no second run in this configuration.

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CPM MagnaCut + Sapphire Blue PVDCrucible's best production steel with M390-level edge retention and top-tier corrosion resistance — in a PVD finish more durable than anodizing.

Authorized Dealer — Full WarrantyPro-Tech Limited Lifetime Warranty. Every knife sourced through authorized channels — provenance intact for resale.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pro-Tech VERO Synapse BSA26.VERO.1 and how many were made?

The BSA26.VERO.1 is a Blade Show Atlanta 2026 exclusive version of the Pro-Tech Synapse, built on the VERO Synapse Design platform. It was limited to 75 serialized pieces — the smallest production run in the entire BSA26 lineup. Each knife is individually numbered and was produced specifically for the 2026 Blade Show Atlanta event.

What is the VERO Synapse Design platform?

The Synapse is a Pro-Tech automatic designed in collaboration with VERO, a knife design studio. The platform is characterized by its thickback handle construction — a structural aluminum spine paired with a separate lid panel that can be fitted in different materials — and its push-button automatic deployment with button lock. It sits larger than the Godfather or TR-3 in Pro-Tech's lineup, offering an 8.125-inch overall length with a 3.44-inch blade.

What is CPM MagnaCut and why is it used on this knife?

CPM MagnaCut is a Crucible Particle Metallurgy stainless steel engineered by Larrin Thomas to achieve top-tier edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance simultaneously. It outperforms CPM-S35VN and M390 in corrosion resistance while matching or exceeding them in edge retention, making it an ideal choice for a premium automatic carry knife. The sapphire blue PVD coating adds a durable color layer on top of an already capable steel.

What is blue linen micarta and how is it used on the BSA26.VERO.1?

Linen micarta is a composite material made by saturating layers of linen fabric with resin and compressing them under heat and pressure. The result is a dense, stable handle material with a warm, slightly textured surface. On the BSA26.VERO.1, blue linen micarta is used as the lid panel on the show side of the thickback handle, providing grip texture and a tonal complement to the sapphire blue PVD blade.

What is a sapphire blue PVD finish?

PVD stands for Physical Vapor Deposition — a process that bonds a thin, hard color coating directly to the steel surface at the molecular level. Sapphire blue PVD produces a deep blue tone on the blade that is significantly more durable than paint or anodizing. PVD coatings resist corrosion and daily wear better than most surface finishes, though they will show wear over time with heavy use.

Where is the Pro-Tech VERO Synapse BSA26.VERO.1 made?

The BSA26.VERO.1 is designed, engineered, and hand-finished in Placentia, California by Pro-Tech Knives. Pro-Tech has manufactured American-made knives in small batches since 1999, individually hand-fitting and finishing each knife in-house.