Mountain Scalpel 2.0
Ultralight Replaceable Blade
6Al-4V titanium handle12 g (handle only, no blade or sheath)
What This Knife Is Built For
The Mountain Scalpel 2.0 is our ultralight replaceable-blade knife, built for backcountry hunters who count grams. It pairs a 6Al-4V titanium handle at 12 g (handle only, no blade or sheath) with a scalpel blade system for controlled, precise cutting.
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Why the Blade Geometry Matters
The handle is machined from 6Al-4V aerospace-grade titanium with chamfered edges, full jimping and a 4 in grip. It takes #60A and #70A scalpel blades, and seven ship with it: five #60A and two #70A. The titanium is the handle. The cutting edge is the replaceable blade, so when it dulls you swap it instead of sharpening.
Why Choose It
Choose it over the Mountain Caper if the lowest weight and a fresh edge on demand matter most. A scalpel blade is for controlled cutting, not heavy use, twisting or prying, so most hunters run it alongside a fixed blade.
Specifications
| Weight | 12 g (handle only, no blade or sheath) |
|---|---|
| Blade type | Replaceable blade |
| Blade length | Replaceable blades (length not listed) |
| Overall length | 7.125 in |
| Handle length | 4 in |
| Thickness | 0.100 in (handle) |
| Blade steel | Not listed |
| Handle | 6Al-4V titanium |
| Finish | Cerakote or Tumbled |
| Sheath | Ultralight Kydex sheath |
| Blades included | 7 blades (5 × #60A + 2 × #70A) |
| Blade compatibility | #60A and #70A |
| Features | Full Jimping |
| Blade geometry | Replaceable scalpel blades |
Sheath & Carry Options
Ships with seven replaceable scalpel blades (five #60A and two #70A) and an ultralight Kydex sheath.
Customer Reviews 5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews
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What Kestrel customers are saying
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Being a professional guide and a son of a ranch butcher, I've skinned a lot of animals and a knife that can hold a sharp edge is a must. I've used many brands of knives and Kestrel Knives are the only one I've found that can hold a sharp edge the longest. I bought my first EDC about 3 years ago and skinned 2 elk and a 1,200 lbs buffalo with it so far and still haven't had to use my wet stone to resharpen it.
Latigo HextVerified Customer -
What a great knife. These are the lightest weight knives I’ve ever seen and truly a necessity for the backcountry hunter.
Chris C.Verified Customer -
The trip was amazing, man. I live in northern BC, Fort Nelson, a couple hours’ drive and 5 of our horses. 20 km trip into base camp, and day rides from there. 9 days on horses, 180+ km between boots and horseback. On the 7th day I shot my ram.The knife was amazing. My dad had his Havalon and I had my Kestrel. His Havalon handle snapped on him, and we finished the caping with my Kestrel
Matt ParkerVerified Customer
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5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews