Michael Walker. Artist. Craftsman. Inventor of the locking liner folder. Award-winning knifemaker. Designer of over 20 knife lock systems. He says, 'When I applied thumb studs to my locking liners in the ?80s, it occurred to me that it could be the basis for an internal lock. I was granted the patent* for the BladeLOCK? and have made many custom versions. However, no major knife manufacturer was then capable of putting the BladeLOCK into production because of the challenging machining and critical tolerances required? until now.' CRKT is proud that we can bring this innovation to the knife world, because it is everything you have asked for.
It is an incredibly strong folding knife with a blade that locks when open, and locks when closed. The ingenious positive lock system operates by pressing the thumb stud. To open, press the thumb stud and rotate the blade as you would other knives. When you hear the clean, crisp 'snap' of steel locking with steel, the blade is locked?no doubt about it! The strength of the BladeLOCK meets or exceeds any claimed lock strength of existing production folders.
To close, press the thumb stud and rotate the blade into the handle. Snap! The blade is locked closed, with no chance of opening when carried in a pocket.
The original BladeLOCK has a Walker Clip Point blade in satin finish, traditional and very functional. The AUS 6M stainless steel blade pivots on special phosphorous bronze bearings. Blades are available with Razor-Sharp or Combination Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point? Serrated edges.
The open design 420J2 stainless steel frame receives a contrasting bead blast finish. Black injection molded Zytel® is used for the back spacer, and patterned scales. Beyond its sleek lines, the handle proves to be highly ergonomic when gripped, with a deep finger notch and prominent thumb ramp to provide security. Friction grooves at the base of the blade curve and thumb ramp reduce slipping, and also can aid in one hand closure of the blade. It is an exceptionally hefty, rigid and strong build that will take on the toughest jobs. Torx® fasteners are used throughout.
The custom Teflon® plated stainless steel clothing/gear clip is removable. BladeLOCK models offer the most advanced lock system that we at CRKT have seen, but we welcome you to compare them with other lock systems at your specialty retailer.
Specifications:
Blade Length:
3.44 in. (8.7 cm)
Blade Shape:
Clip Point
Blade Steel:
AUS 6M, 55-57 HRC
Clip:
Clothing/Gear clip
Handle Material:
420J2 stainless steel with Zytel patterned scales
Knife Type:
Folding
Length Closed:
4.50 in. (11.4 cm)
Length Overall:
7.94 in. (20.1 cm)
Weight:
4.6 oz. (130 g)
About Columbia River
Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) is a Wilsonville, Oregon-based manufacturer of quality knives and tools founded in 1994. The Columbia River Knife catalog has grown and is divided into two categories, Sport and Work Knives, intended for the general public; and Professional Knives, designed for the military, law enforcement, fire department, search and rescue and other emergency services personnel.
Founders, Rod Bremer and Paul Gillespie commented on the Columbia River Knife & Tool's rapid growth in the highly competitive cutlery industry: "We began with the vision of offering top quality knives at affordable prices to give the highest possible value," said Gillespie. Fortunately, because we were starting with a blank sheet of paper, we could make the new designs we wanted from the optimum materials, using the latest high tech manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, injection molding and fine blanking.
Before packing and shipping each Columbia River Knife & Tool knife, it is inspected for defects in materials and workmanship, the lock and cutting edge are checked, it is opened and closed to assure smoothness of action, and it is lubricated and adjusted if needed.
All Columbia River Knife & Tool knives are built incorporating the most advanced equipment and production systems available, and quality is controlled from beginning to end. Knives are built the way they should be built without compromising quality in any part of their creation. Columbia River Knife & Tool accessories are crafted to the same standards as the knives, so that each sheath, for example, lives up to the customers high expectations.
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