Key Highlights
- Premium compact fixed blade from TRC Knives
- 100 mm CPM MagnaCut blade hardened to 62–63 HRC
- Distinctive Post Apocalyptic finish with unique heat-born colors and patterning
- Compact EDC fixed blade inspired by Amundsen’s Antarctic basecamp
- Black Burlap Micarta handle for a refined look and dependable grip
- Robust, functional, and ready for everyday carry, outdoor use, and field tasks
- Includes a Kydex sheath for secure carry
The TRC Polheim Post Apocalyptic is a compact fixed blade built for those who want everyday carry practicality, serious field performance, and unmistakable TRC character. Inspired by Polheim, Roald Amundsen’s Antarctic base camp, this knife is designed for reliability in demanding conditions — compact, robust, and always ready.
This special Post Apocalyptic version brings a dramatic visual identity to the proven Polheim platform, combining premium MagnaCut steel, a distinctive swedge, and luxury Black Burlap Micarta.
Build and Materials
The blade is made from CPM MagnaCut, one of the most impressive modern steels available for hard-use knives. MagnaCut is valued for its rare balance of stainless corrosion resistance, excellent toughness, and strong edge retention, making it especially well-suited for outdoor, EDC, and field applications.
Hardened to 62–63 HRC, this Polheim delivers premium cutting performance while remaining practical to maintain in real-world use. It is a time-proven steel choice for users who want serious performance without unnecessary compromise.
Blade Style and Performance
This Polheim features a 100 mm blade with a distinctive swedge, giving the knife a capable, purposeful profile while keeping it compact enough for comfortable everyday carry. The blade size is ideal for a wide range of daily cutting tasks, outdoor work, and field use.
What makes this version truly special is the Post Apocalyptic finish. Born from heat during the tempering process, each blade develops its own natural pattern of blues, ambers, violets, and darker tones. No two blades are exactly alike — the pattern is not chosen by hand; the steel reveals it.
Handle & Ergonomics
The handle is made from Black Burlap Micarta, a premium material that brings both durability and visual depth. It gives the knife a refined, almost luxury look while still providing the secure, confident grip expected from a working fixed blade.
Polheim’s compact size makes it easy to carry, but the handle remains comfortable and practical in use. This is a knife designed to feel controlled, strong, and dependable in hand.
Carry System
Each knife comes with a Kydex sheath, providing secure retention, safe transport, and practical carry options. The sheath keeps the Polheim protected and ready, whether carried as an everyday fixed blade, packed for outdoor use, or added to a field kit.
Summary
The TRC Polheim Post Apocalyptic brings together modern steel technology, compact fixed-blade utility, and one-of-a-kind visual character. With its MagnaCut blade, heat-born Post Apocalyptic finish, Black Burlap Micarta handle, and proven TRC construction, this knife is built for users who want a compact tool that performs as seriously as it looks.
Robust, functional, and always ready — this is Polheim in its most distinctive form.
This is a premium compact fixed blade knife from TRC Knives featuring a 100 mm CPM MagnaCut blade at 62–63 HRC, Post Apocalyptic finish, Black Burlap Micarta handle, distinctive swedge, and Kydex sheath for EDC, outdoor, and field use.
Made in Lithuania.
