It cuts like nothing else — because it was designed by a chef. Every Liong Mah Design knife is designed by Liong Mah, a former professional pastry chef, and built to be carried, used, and kept for life.

KUF 3.5

(Kitchen Utility Folder) – Where High-End Cuisine Meets Survival

Elite Inspiration:
Designed by a high-end chef from New York City, the KUF is born from years of experience in top-tier restaurants, combined with the need for a knife that performs equally well in the kitchen and the wild. 

This isn’t just a tool—it’s an extension of your passion.

Multifunctional Design:

Chef-Grade Precision: Blade optimized for gourmet cuts, from filleting fish to mincing fine herbs.
Field Duty Toughness: Premium steel blade (CPM MagnaCut) — a hard-working stainless that holds its edge through kitchen duty and everyday carry alike.
EDC Ergonomics: A handle designed for a perfect grip, whether in the kitchen, at the campsite, or in urban life.

Exclusive Details:

Minimalist Yet Lethal Style: Clean lines inspired by NYC bistros, with a tactical edge.
Perfect Balance: Not too heavy for cooking, not too light for survival.
Pocket-Ready Carry: A folding design with a titanium monoblock handle and frame lock — it folds flat and rides in the pocket, no sheath needed.

"It’s not just a knife—it’s a chef’s legacy forged into the ultimate tool."

Specifications: 

Name: KUF 3.5
Blade steel: CPM  MAGNACUT
Blade length: 3.5 inches
Handle length: 4.5 inches
Handles configuration: titanium monoblock
Lock: titanium frame lock
Weight: 5 ounces

What reviewers say

“Excellent in every way possible.”
— KnifeCenter customer review, Mar 16, 2025

Owners praise the KUF 3.5's fit and finish, a smooth action that needed no adjustment, and an edge that stropping alone brings back after food use — versatile enough for everyday carry as well as small kitchen and camp cooking, with good ergonomics and a strong detent.

Fit & use note: One reviewer found the handle flat and blockier during prolonged use compared with a dedicated kitchen folder — the KUF 3.5 is happiest in mixed EDC and food prep rather than hours of continuous kitchen work.

Covered for life

Backed by our limited lifetime warranty. If your order arrives damaged, message us within 2 days of delivery with a photo — we’ll send a prepaid return label, and a replacement ships as soon as the damaged item is received (when in stock). Full details on our Warranty & Repair page.