KOSMOS Post Apocalyptic
Post Apocalyptic finish. Natural character.
KOSMOS Post Apocalyptic is a compact fixed blade for everyday carry (EDC), reimagining the TR-12S with a distinct finish and handle combination. For those drawn beyond familiar paths, it carries the precision, balance and elegance of KOSMOS into a rugged expression of exploration and self-reliance. The Post Apocalyptic blade finish pairs with Torched Natural Canvas Micarta, giving this version its own character. RWL-34 steel at 62–63 HRC, an 85 mm blade, 185 mm overall length and 3.5 mm thickness complete its compact proportions. Includes a Kydex sheath.
Specifications
Ongoing Production Series
Part of our core collection. Handcrafted in limited batches to maintain quality standards.
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Handpolished
Made in Lithuania
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NATO spec approved
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Blades of honor. Tales of men.
The
KOSMOS: a world worth exploring
Alexander von Humboldt approached the natural world as an interconnected whole. Through exploration, observation and writing, he sought to understand how its parts belonged together—an outlook he brought into his work Kosmos. That curiosity inspired the name of this TRC knife. For KOSMOS Post Apocalyptic, the connection is a spirit of exploration: paying attention to your surroundings, following an unfamiliar path and taking a useful tool along for the journey.
From the TR-12S to KOSMOS
KOSMOS reimagines the TR-12S as a compact fixed blade, carrying that lineage into a refined 185 mm form with an 85 mm blade. Post Apocalyptic keeps those proportions but gives them a different expression. Its Post Apocalyptic blade finish and Torched Natural Canvas Micarta handle bring a rugged visual character to the precision, balance and elegance of KOSMOS. This is not a larger expedition knife; it is the compact member of your kit that earns its place through the work at hand.
For those who carry with purpose
This version is for people who appreciate a compact fixed blade and a rugged aesthetic: walkers, campers and hands-on EDC enthusiasts who want their tools to have character as well as a clear purpose. It suits the person whose day can move from unpacking supplies to heading down a woodland trail, and who values being prepared without carrying a large knife for every outing. Its appeal is the meeting of considered design and a practical, self-reliant approach to the day.
EDC beyond the familiar path
Everyday carry (EDC) means choosing tools that are useful enough to keep close. For KOSMOS Post Apocalyptic, that can mean opening a parcel or cutting cord for a repair, then preparing kindling, trimming a small wooden stake or slicing food at camp. The 85 mm RWL-34 blade and included Kydex sheath complete a compact package for days that lead from familiar ground into the outdoors.
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Continuing 700+ years of Baltic blade-making tradition with modern materials and precision.
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Every knife tested by military units, survival experts, and professional hunters.
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Used by Special Forces units and survival professionals in 40+ countries, and highly appreciated by collectors.
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NATO Spec Tested
Meets military field equipment standards
Lithuanian Heritage
Official National Craftsmanship Badge
Field-Tested
Used by Special Forces units worldwide
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Išskirtinių peilių gamykla: kaip pomėgis virto milijoniniu verslu
Lithuania's leading business daily on how founder Andrius Tričius turned a hobby into a knife factory in Ukmergė selling worldwide.
TRC Knives – A Customer Success Story
How an unwavering pursuit of quality grew into a thriving knife business, including the origin of the Apocalypse.
‘I want to be like Rolex’. Lithuanian man finds passion making bespoke knives
A founder profile tracing Andrius Tričius's path back to Ukmergė and the beginnings of TRC Knives.
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