The Krush is a limited-edition folding knife designed by German master knifemaker Jürgen Schanz in collaboration with Bastards Knives. Featuring a CPM 3V tool steel blade, titanium scales and a ball bearing pivot, only 200 standard units and 10 exclusive Timascus pieces have been produced worldwide. Priced at €325, it bridges thirty years of Schanz craftsmanship with the rebellious soul of Bastards Knives.
What is the Krush?
The Krush is a clean-design collector folder born from a long-standing friendship between Jürgen Schanz — a German bladesmith with three decades of cutlery heritage — and the Bastards Knives team in Spain. Schanz has been close to Bastards since the brand’s earliest days, and the Krush is the result of that creative bond: a knife that fuses Solinger engineering precision with the unmistakable gentleman-with-an-edge identity of Bastards.
Featured on the cover of Messer Magazin issue 6/2025 (Germany’s leading knife publication), the Krush has already been recognized as a milestone collaboration in the European cutlery scene.
Technical Specifications
- Designer: Jürgen Schanz (Germany)
- Manufacturer: Bastards Knives (Spain)
- Blade steel: CPM 3V — a high-toughness powder tool steel by Crucible Industries
- Handle scales: Titanium (standard) / Timascus (ultra-limited 10-piece edition)
- Pivot system: Ball bearing for buttery-smooth deployment
- Edition size: 200 standard pieces + 10 Timascus pieces
- Price: €325 (VAT included)
- Origin: Designed in Germany, crafted in Spain
Why CPM 3V Matters
CPM 3V is one of the toughest powder steels available to knifemakers. Produced through Crucible Particle Metallurgy, it offers impact resistance superior to A2 or D2 tool steels while still holding an excellent edge. In a folding knife, this means a blade that resists chipping under hard use, sharpens easily, and ages beautifully — exactly what a collector-grade EDC demands.
Titanium and Timascus: A Material Statement
The standard Krush ships with titanium scales, prized for their lightness, corrosion resistance and warm patina over time. The ultra-rare Timascus variant — limited to just 10 pieces globally — uses a patterned titanium alloy whose iridescent colors are heat-treated by hand, making every single knife visually unique.
Who is Jürgen Schanz?
Jürgen Schanz is celebrating 30 years as a knifemaker in 2025. Based in Germany, he is widely regarded as one of Europe’s most respected cutlery designers, known for his obsessive attention to geometry, ergonomics and steel selection. His collaboration with Bastards Knives represents a rare crossover between traditional German craft and the contemporary Spanish design scene.
Who is the Krush For?
The Krush is built for collectors, EDC enthusiasts and knife connoisseurs who appreciate:
- Limited-run authenticity — each piece is numbered within the 200-unit run
- High-performance materials — CPM 3V outperforms most stainless steels in toughness
- Designer pedigree — a verifiable Schanz collaboration
- Investment value — limited Schanz collaborations historically appreciate on the secondary market
Final Verdict
The Krush is not just a knife — it is a handshake between two cutlery cultures. If you missed it, you missed it: with only 200 units produced, the Krush is destined to become one of the most sought-after Bastards Knives releases of the decade.
