About TwoSun
TwoSun (also TWO SUN, Two Sun) is a Chinese knife manufacturer based in Yangjiang, Guangdong Province. The brand is known for exceptional price-performance ratio, high-quality materials, and an extremely high model output.
Basic Facts
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | TwoSun (also: TWO SUN, Two Sun) |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Production Location | Yangjiang, Guangdong Province |
| Active Since | ca. 2015–2017 |
| Product Count | 449+ active products |
| Model Numbers | Up to TS912+ (not linear, with gaps) |
Brand Philosophy
TwoSun was born from the idea: “Outdoor gear is usually designed for mountains and forests — but some of us live where it’s hot.”
Core Principles:
- No compromises on materials — Titanium (TC4), M390, S90V, D2 as standard
- KVT ceramic ball bearings as a trademark
- Modern, ergonomic designs at attractive prices
- Very high model output — constantly new designs
Blade Steels Used
| Steel | Type | HRC |
|---|---|---|
| D2 | Tool steel | 59–61 |
| 14C28N | Stainless steel (Sandvik) | 59–61 |
| N690 | Stainless steel (Böhler) | 58–60 |
| M390 | Powder stainless (Böhler) | 60–62 |
| M398 | Powder stainless (Böhler) | 62+ |
| S90V | Powder stainless (CPM) | 59–61 |
| S35VN | Powder stainless (CPM) | 58–60 |
| K110 | Tool steel (Böhler) | ~62 |
Handle Materials
- TC4 Titanium — Gray, black, anodized colors
- Carbon Fiber (CF) — Lightweight, robust, often as inlay
- G10 — Fiberglass composite in various colors
- Linen Micarta — Textile-based composite
- Timascus — Titanium Damascus, premium segment
Lock Systems
- Frame Lock — Most common, with SS lock bar insert
- Liner Lock — On more affordable models
- Integral Frame Lock — One-piece titanium housing
- Slip Joint — Spring-based, no lock
- Button Lock — Push-button release
Price Segments
| Segment | Price (USD) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | $20–50 | D2/14C28N, G10/Micarta |
| Mid-range | $50–100 | D2/14C28N, titanium handle |
| Premium | $100–150 | M390/S90V, titanium + CF |
| High-End | $150–250 | M390/S90V, full titanium, integral |
| Collector | $250–350+ | Timascus, S90V integral |
Notable Designer Collaborations
TwoSun collaborates with numerous international designers:
- Night Morning Design — Extremely prolific, 20+ models
- Mazwan Mokhtar — Malaysia, TS136, TS186, TS195, TS474
- Wong Design (Princeton Wong) — USA, TS05, TS68, TS81, TS107
- Jelly Jerry — Vietnam, TS220, TS223, TS228 Aurora
- Max Tkachuk — Ukraine, TS329 Vandal, TS357, TS376
- Tepe Designs (Shan Hassan) — USA, TS128, TS172, TS177, TS261
- Keanu Design (Keanu Alfaro) — USA, TS358, TS390, TS396
- David Chen — China, TS500 series
SixLeaf — Sub-Label
TwoSun operates the budget sub-label SixLeaf for more affordable models (SL-05, SL-08, SL-20).