INTRODUCING: DALIBOR BERGAM ARRAKIS

October 12, 2026

Being an avid science fiction fanatic as well as a blade nut, the newly introduced Arrakis model from Dalibor Bergam was guaranteed to be purchased by yours truly. The setting for the science fiction epic is filled with mystical and borderline spiritual names that are seemingly perfect for being applied to EDC products. Arrakis is the desert planet where Frank Herbert's Dune universe takes place on. Without any natural forms of precipitation, the planet is known for its borderline unlivable conditions that forces the residents to be clever with their resources and to live a calculated lifestyle. There is a vague resemblance to the titular knife found in the universe of Dune. The Crys Knife is an in-universe knife used by the indigenous people of the dessert planet. The sweeping blade shape is reminiscent of the swelling and windswept sands of the deserts of the distant planet: Arrakis. The Crys Knife is also sacred to the indigenous people of Arrakis with tradition saying it cannot be sheathed until the blade drew blood.

Dalibor designed and made by Reate (who is seemingly becoming the go to maker for any EDC company who wants to outsource their production), the Arrakis is an integral frame lock which is quite unique within the knife space. The integral design is kind of what Dalibor is known for. The handle is a solid piece of titanium which leaves the scales blemish-less. There are certain design aspects that we can overlook, the common screw can be an interruption for the handle scales' design. I didn't really think of it as something that was a detriment to design but just as a necessity. Other makers choose to pretty it up a little bit by constructing them out of unique materials and making them more so into a beauty mark or trying to use the same material and finish as the handle to make it camouflage into the scale design. With the Arrakis and other knives from Dalibor Bergam, they figured they could just get rid of it all together. There is still the pivot screw which is a little harder to get rid of unless they find a way to make the blade integrated into the handle. Oh yeah, they call that a fixed blade. Until they solve the "pivot screw problem", I guess we will have to live with them. The handle has a quite substantial feel in the hand. It is constructed from titanium with a zirablast finish which gives it a very luxe feeling in the hand. The curvaceous construction also fits well between the fingers.

Moving on to the blade, the first things we notice is the very unique blade shape. It almost has a tanto look to it with its upturned tip. It also has beveling along the top of the blade making it look like every place of contact will cut you. The way it is laid out, it is almost like a more subdued version of a compound ground, so the blade looks a little more elegant and not as aggressive. The blade is constructed from S90V. What do most people want with a blade? Edge retention. In this category, S90V is the king. This does come with some drawbacks though. With edge retention, it makes it harder to sharpen, and the added brittleness does make it prone to snapping, so don't be doing any prying actions with the Arrakis. That what pry bars are for. But if you want to do knife stuff with your knife (like cutting), then the Arrakis has you covered. S90V isn't special to the Arrakis though. When you're looking into one of these, the main thing you're most likely looking for is a unique design from an established knife designer as well as just fulfilling your knife collection needs. The Arrakis has this in spades.