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At 8.27 inches overall and approximately 4.69 oz, the Jaeger offers a substantial full-size build while maintaining a streamlined profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVanguard offers the Jaeger with several Vanax blade finishes, including \u003cstrong\u003eSatin, Semi Mirror, Super Mirror, and DLC\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the configuration. Titanium versions are available in \u003cstrong\u003eGray, Blue, and Black\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the ultimate configuration takes the Jaeger significantly further with a \u003cstrong\u003efull Timascus handle paired with a Super Mirror polished Vanax blade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePremium details continue throughout the design with a \u003cstrong\u003eTimascus pivot collar\u003c\/strong\u003e, titanium pocket clip, and a Timascus thumb-disc opening system. The titanium frame-lock construction provides a solid foundation for the Jaeger while allowing Vanguard to offer everything from understated titanium configurations to the striking full-Timascus version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVanguard Jaeger was originally introduced during development as the Vanguard Bastion\u003c\/strong\u003e, so early photos, videos, and references to the Vanguard Bastion refer to the model now officially known as the Jaeger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.27\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.54\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Thickness: \u003c\/strong\u003e0.50\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness: \u003c\/strong\u003e0.16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Shape: \u003c\/strong\u003eDrop Point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material: \u003c\/strong\u003eVanax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSatin | Semi Mirror | Super Mirror | DLC | DLC Semi Mirror | DLC Super Mirror\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Titanium | Timascus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eGray | Blue | Black | Timascus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePocket Clip: \u003c\/strong\u003eTitanium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features: \u003c\/strong\u003eTimascus Pivot Collar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra Hardware: \u003c\/strong\u003eTimascus Thumb Ramp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpener:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thumb Ramp (Titanium)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLock Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eFrame Lock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.69 oz +\/-\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e TuffKnives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes: \u003c\/strong\u003eVanguard Certificate \u0026amp; Steel Certificate, Wooden Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Photos are renders and actual knife may differ slightly (Photos Updated Sept. 26th 2026)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vanguard Knives","offers":[{"title":"Vanax Super Mirror | Timascus","offer_id":63490169700721,"sku":"VK-Bas-Timascus-Super","price":620.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Vanax DLC Super Mirror | Titanium Black","offer_id":63490169733489,"sku":"VK-Bas-BK-DLC-Super","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Vanax Super Mirror | Titanium Blue","offer_id":63490169766257,"sku":"VK-Bas-BL-Super","price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Vanax Super Mirror | Titanium Gray","offer_id":63490169799025,"sku":"VK-Bas-GR-Super","price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Vanax DLC Semi Mirror | Titanium Black","offer_id":63490157609329,"sku":"VK-Bas-BK-DLC-Semi","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Vanax Semi Mirror | Titanium Blue","offer_id":63490157642097,"sku":"VK-Bas-BL-Semi","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Vanax Semi Mirror | Titanium Gray","offer_id":63490157674865,"sku":"VK-Bas-GR-Semi","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Vanax DLC | Titanium Black","offer_id":63490157707633,"sku":"VK-Bas-BK-DLC","price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Vanax Satin | Titanium Blue","offer_id":63490157740401,"sku":"VK-Bas-BL-Satin","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Vanax Satin | Titanium Gray","offer_id":63490157773169,"sku":"VK-Bas-GR-Satin","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/4852\/4657\/files\/vanguard-knives-jaeger-bastion.jpg?v=1790230398","url":"https:\/\/bladedistrict.com\/products\/vanguard-knives-jaeger-knife-titanium-frame-lock-timascus-vanax-3-54","provider":"bladedistrict","version":"1.0","type":"link"}