The Liberation 229 feels substantial. Thick titanium scales are sturdy and their economic shape makes it nice to hold. The compound tanto blade with a hollow grind opens from the thumbstud and stays secure by framelock.

The skull-shaped pocket clip is the Chaves signature, but the knife comes with the standard titanium clip if you prefer something more minimalistic.

• M390 tanto blade
• Compound hollow grind
• Thick titanium handles with stonewashed finish
• Skull clip + standard clip