Severed Metal Works Assassin – Zealot

Compact, Purpose-Driven, and Built for Control

The Assassin from Severed Metal Works is a compact, double-edged fixed blade rooted firmly in self-defense design, but sized with everyday carry in mind. Drawing inspiration from Persian fighting knives, the Assassin features a flowing S-shaped dagger profile that emphasizes penetration, control, and balance.

While it shares DNA with the Squire and G-Tool, the Assassin is its own animal. Slimmer, more aggressive, and unmistakably purpose-built, this knife is designed to stay close, deploy quickly, and work exactly as intended when it matters.

Note from Lone Star Knife & Supply

This is another example of Dean refining his design language as a newer maker. The Assassin shows growth, confidence, and intention. Supporting knives like this is how American makers continue to improve, evolve, and keep production here at home.

What Makes the Assassin Stand Out

• Persian-Inspired Fighting Knife Design, optimized for control and thrusting

• Dual-Sided Blade, symmetrical and purpose-built

• Overall S-Shaped Profile, enhances balance and natural indexing

• Large Finger Choil, secure grip and excellent hand placement

• 8670 High-Carbon Steel, tough, dependable, and heat treated in-house

• Compact EDC Size, easy to carry without sacrificing intent

• Kydex Sheath with Drainage Port, secure retention and moisture management

• Lanyard Hole, added carry and retention options

• Made in the USA, built by hand in a small American shop

Specifications

• Maker: Severed Metal Works

• Blade Steel: 8670 high-carbon steel

• Blade Style: Double-edged dagger

• Design: Persian-inspired S-profile

• Sheath: Kydex with drainage port

• Carry Features: Large finger choil, lanyard hole

• Country of Origin: USA

Why You’ll Want It

The Assassin is compact, focused, and honest about its role. It’s designed first and foremost as a defensive tool, but sized and carried in a way that makes sense for everyday life. If you want to support American knife makers and believe the future of U.S. manufacturing depends on backing the craftsmen building today, the Assassin deserves a hard look.