Trivisa Hornet-03G - 3.34" 14C28N Stonewashed Blade, Light Grey G10

The Hornet-03G makes a strong case for what under $100 can actually get you in a folding knife.

The 3.34" blade is Sandvik 14C28N — a Swedish steel developed specifically for knife use and one of the best performing steels in this price range. It's tougher than D2, more corrosion resistant, and takes a sharper edge than most steels at this hardness. At 58–60 HRC with a stonewash finish, it's built for daily use: sharp out of the box, easy to touch up, and the stonewash means minor wear disappears into the surface rather than standing out against a polished finish.

The handle is light grey G10 — a fibreglass laminate that's practically indestructible, impervious to moisture, and holds its texture and colour indefinitely. The light grey colourway gives the Hornet-03G a clean, low-profile aesthetic that doesn't announce itself as a tactical knife — it's a working knife that carries discreetly and looks at home in any context. At 7.87" overall and 121.8g, it's a full-size folder with a confident presence in hand, and the lightweight spine geometry reduces overall weight without compromising rigidity where it matters.

The lock is an axis lock — a spring-loaded crossbar that makes the Hornet-03G genuinely ambidextrous and one of the safest closing actions available. No thumb near the blade edge, no awkward single-hand gymnastics. Pair that with ceramic ball bearings on the pivot and you get a deployment that's smooth and fast for a knife at this price point.

For a first serious EDC, a hard-use backup carry, or anyone who wants Trivisa quality without the premium price tag, the Hornet-03G is the entry point worth starting with.

Key specs: 3.34" 14C28N blade · Stonewash finish · 58–60 HRC · Light grey G10 handle · Axis lock · Ceramic ball bearings · 7.87" overall · 121.8g

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Material：14C28N steel
Blade Finished：Stonewashed
Handle Material: G10
Lock Style: Axis lock
Hardness: 58-60HRC
Bearing: Ceramic ball bearing
Overall length: 7.87"(200mm)
Blade length: 3.34" (85mm)
Closed length: 4.52"(114.5mm)
Blade width: 1.22''（31mm)
Blade thickness: 0.13''(3.5mm)
Net Weight: 4.3oz(121.8g)