{"product_id":"the-trail-companion-ut85-edc-knife","title":"The Trail Companion | UT85 440C Zinc-Alloy EDC Knife","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA knife carried every day earns its place through repetition, not romance. It opens the parcel, cuts the cord, splits the apple, trims the line, and is expected to do it again tomorrow without attention. The Trail Companion is built for that rhythm: a 21 cm folding knife with an 8.1 cm blade in 440C stainless and a zinc alloy handle that shrugs off the dents a lighter frame would collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade stock is 2.1 mm thick and 1.5 cm wide, which is the balance point between a grind that slices cleanly and a spine that will not flex when the cut turns stubborn. 440C is a high-carbon stainless with enough chromium to resist rust in a damp pocket and enough carbon to hold an edge through weeks of cardboard and rope, which is why it has stayed in production for decades while trendier alloys come and go. At 160 g the knife is substantial in the hand without dragging a pocket out of shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is zinc alloy at 12.9 cm, shaped to fill the palm rather than sit inside it, with a 2.4 cm width and 1.2 cm thickness that stays controllable when wet or gloved. Total length open is 21 cm, and the knife ships with a sheath, taking the packed weight to 211 g in a box measuring 15.6 by 5.8 by 4.4 cm. It is a working tool in the plain sense: no ornament, no unnecessary geometry, just the shape a hand expects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;color:#333;border-left:3px solid #c9a227;padding-left:14px;margin:22px 0;\"\u003eThe knife you trust is never the most expensive one. It is the one you have used a thousand times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin:26px 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\" style=\"margin-top:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eWhy 440C Still Earns Its Reputation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e440C high-carbon stainless blade\u003c\/strong\u003e — Holds an edge through sustained work and resists rust in damp conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8.1 cm blade, 2.1 mm stock\u003c\/strong\u003e — A grind that slices cleanly with a spine that resists flexing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZinc alloy handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — 12.9 cm of dense, impact-resistant grip that survives drops and hard use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160 g carry weight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Solid enough to control, light enough to forget in a pack pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e21 cm overall length\u003c\/strong\u003e — Full hand purchase with a blade long enough for real camp tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheath included\u003c\/strong\u003e — Packed weight is 211 g, ready to belt or stow in a pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixed geometry, no gimmicks\u003c\/strong\u003e — A working profile for carving, cutting cord and food preparation outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\" style=\"margin-top:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBuild Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#555;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:600;text-align:right;\"\u003eUT85\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#555;\"\u003eBlade steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:600;text-align:right;\"\u003e440C high-carbon stainless\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#555;\"\u003eBlade length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:600;text-align:right;\"\u003e8.1 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#555;\"\u003eBlade thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:600;text-align:right;\"\u003e2.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#555;\"\u003eBlade width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:600;text-align:right;\"\u003e1.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#555;\"\u003eHandle material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:600;text-align:right;\"\u003eZinc alloy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#555;\"\u003eHandle length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:600;text-align:right;\"\u003e12.9 cm (2.4 cm wide, 1.2 cm thick)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#555;\"\u003eOverall length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:600;text-align:right;\"\u003e21 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#555;\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:600;text-align:right;\"\u003e160 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#555;\"\u003ePacked weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:600;text-align:right;\"\u003e211 g with sheath and packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#555;\"\u003ePackage size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:600;text-align:right;\"\u003e15.6 x 5.8 x 4.4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#555;\"\u003eWarehouse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:600;text-align:right;\"\u003eUnited States stock\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-applications\" style=\"margin-top:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eWho It Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a knife for people whose hands are busy outdoors: hikers cutting cord and prepping food at a shelter, anglers trimming line and opening bait tins, campers shaving kindling, and climbers stripping webbing at the crag. It also suits the everyday carrier who wants one dependable tool in a pack rather than a collection in a drawer, and the gift buyer looking for something substantial enough to be used rather than displayed. Because the steel is 440C and the handle is zinc alloy, it tolerates being left in a damp pack between trips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\" style=\"margin-top:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eCarry and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is 440C a good blade steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#444;\"\u003eIt is a high-carbon stainless that balances edge retention, corrosion resistance and ease of sharpening. It has been a workshop standard for decades for exactly that reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this knife legal to carry where I live?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#444;\"\u003eCarry law varies by country and region. Check your local regulations before carrying any knife in public, and treat it as a tool for outdoor and household use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the blade lock open?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#444;\"\u003eThe knife has a folding construction with a firm open position. Always confirm the blade is fully seated before applying pressure, and never use a folding knife for prying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is a sheath included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#444;\"\u003eYes. The knife ships with a sheath, and the packed weight including sheath and packaging is 211 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How sharp is it out of the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#444;\"\u003eIt arrives with a working edge suitable for cord, cardboard and food. Most users refine it on a stone or rod to match their own preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How should I maintain it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#444;\"\u003eWipe the blade after use, dry it before folding, and apply a thin film of oil to the steel if the knife will be stored for a long period. Avoid dishwashers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it suitable for a beginner?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#444;\"\u003eYes. The geometry is conventional and the handle fills the hand, so it behaves predictably. 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