The Weehawk is a wharncliffe-derived blade profile developed by Squid Industries specifically for the Krake Raken platform. The spine drops aggressively from the handle toward the tip, while the cutting edge runs flat and straight for the full usable length of the blade before meeting the spine at a fine, low-profile point. This geometry maximizes the usable cutting edge length for slicing tasks and keeps the tip low and out of the way during flip sequences — a practical profile for a live balisong that gets used as both a flipper and a working knife.

AEB-L is a Swedish stainless steel with a fine carbide structure that makes it one of the best steels for producing and holding a keen, refined edge at moderate hardness. At 58-60 HRC the Krake Raken V3 blade has enough toughness to handle the mechanical demands of a balisong pivot — repeated impact through the blade tang during opening, closing, and drop sequences — while still taking the kind of edge that makes a flat-ground Weehawk profile perform at its best. AEB-L is the go-to choice for makers who want edge quality and toughness in balance rather than pure hardness.

The Krake Raken V3 platform is available in multiple blade profile configurations. The Weehawk variant uses the wharncliffe-derived flat-edge, dropped-tip geometry described above. Other Krake Raken V3 configurations use a tanto-style blade with a reinforced angular tip. The platform — 7075-T6511 handles, precision bushing pivot, press-fit zen pins, latchless construction, and AEB-L blade steel — is the same across both profiles. The choice between them is a geometry preference: Weehawk for slicing-optimized flat edge, tanto for tip strength and reinforced point geometry.

The precision tuned bushing pivot uses machined bushing sleeves at the pivot point rather than a ball bearing or washer system. Bushings provide a larger contact surface between the blade tang and the handle, distributing pivot load across a wider area and producing a smooth, stable pivot action that is less sensitive to lubrication than a bearing system. Squid Industries tunes each bushing pivot individually at the factory to a specific feel standard — the V3 action is intentional, not a production tolerance average. The pivot develops a refined, consistent feel through break-in use.

7075-T6511 is a significantly stronger aluminum alloy than 6061 — higher tensile strength, better fatigue resistance, and greater structural integrity at stress concentration points like pivot holes, zen pin holes, and the areas of the channel wall that receive blade impact during flipping. On a live balisong that sees real use, these stress points matter over time. 7075-T6511 handles the repeated loading of flip sequences better than 6061 and holds dimensional precision at the pivot longer through extended service life. The T6511 temper specifically indicates the alloy has been solution heat treated and artificially aged — a controlled process that delivers consistent material properties throughout the handle stock.

The Krake Raken V3 Weehawk measures 10.12 inches overall when open with a 4.50-inch blade at 0.120 inches thick. Closed length is 5.625 inches and handle thickness is 0.46 inches. It weighs 4.33 oz. There is no pocket clip — the Krake Raken V3 carries in a pocket or pouch by handle width.