MODEL STORY
The story of STING / ZHALO.
STING — ZHALO in the United States — has become one of the defining Daggerr families. Its lean, recognizable profile has been explored in standard, Mini, XL, automatic, frame-lock, X-Lock and limited editions, proving that a strong silhouette can survive a surprising number of interpretations.
Every version below is part of the Daggerr story — production knives, experiments and rare editions included. If you are looking for a current ZHALO in the United States or STING elsewhere, check Where to Buy or ask your local knife retailer for the exact version you want.
MATERIALS THROUGH THE YEARS
One model, different executions.
These are the blade steels and handle materials recorded across the STING / ZHALO releases in the Daggerr Museum. A particular version may use only one combination; open its Museum entry to check the details.
MODEL EVOLUTION
15 chapters in the Museum.
February 2019STING / ZHALO
D2 · G10
Numbered release
October 2021STING / ZHALO TNP LIMITED EDITION — 500 PCS
D2 · G10
October 2022STING / ZHALO LIMITED CARBON — 100 PCS
M390 · shredded carbon fiber
May 2023STING / ZHALO AUTO
D2 · aluminum + G10
July 2023STING / ZHALO MINI
D2 · G10
July 2023STING / ZHALO XL
D2 · G10
July 2023STING / ZHALO LIMITED S90V — 100 PCS
S90V · Timascus
February 2024STING / ZHALO XL MAGNACUT LIMITED — 140 PCS
MagnaCut · G10
November 2024STING / ZHALO FRAMELOCK
D2 · steel
November 2024STING / ZHALO X-LOCK CARBON BEAD BLAST
VG10 · G10 + carbon fiber
November 2024STING / ZHALO X-LOCK CARBON DLC
D2 · G10 + carbon fiber
January 2025STING / ZHALO MICRO
S35VN · titanium
June 2025STING / ZHALO SERRATED FRAMELOCK
D2 · steel
January 2026STING / ZHALO SLIM
VG10 · G10
August 2026STING / ZHALO FRAMELOCK — VG10
VG10 · steel
QUICK ANSWERS
What people usually want to know about STING / ZHALO.
When did STING / ZHALO first appear?
The earliest Daggerr Museum entry for this family is February 2019. The timeline now runs through August 2026.
What steel does STING / ZHALO use?
Different releases have used D2, M390, S90V, MagnaCut, VG10, S35VN. Check the exact version because the steel can change within a model family.
Where can I buy Daggerr ZHALO / STING?
Use Where to Buy for current Daggerr retailers. If the model is not listed, ask the store whether they can order it; some releases are highly allocated and may not sit in regular stock.
FROM DAGGERR
Go back to the source.
Dates, materials and release history are grounded in Daggerr's own Museum and official catalog. When we have a longer story about this model, we link that original article too.