CRKT
BladeLOCK™
The genius (and patent) of Michael Walker meet CRKT's precision manufacturing
technology. Result: it locks open and closed - by the thumb stud.
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CRKT
BladeLOCK
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CR-4003
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| Length,
Open: |
7.94" |
| Length,
Closed: |
4.50" |
| Blade
Length: |
3.44" |
| Blade
Material: |
AUS
6M |
| Handle
Material: |
420J2
/ Zytel |
| Locking
Method: |
BladeLOCK |
| Opening
Method: |
Thumbstud
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| Clip: |
Yes,
Tip up |
| Weight: |
4.6
oz |
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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
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.
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The
blade is
locked closed.
To open, press
the thumb stud
and pivot the blade
out with one hand.
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The BladeLOCK 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 steal locking with steal, 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.
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Once
open, the
blade crisply and
securely locks open,
with no wiggle or free
play. Press the
thumbstud to fold.
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Like all of Michael's
work, the knife is a striking design, with perfect heft and balance. He
says simply, "In my work, form follows function."
The AUS 6M stainless
steel blade is a Walker Clip Point in satin finish, piviting on Teflon®
bearings. The open design 420J2 stainless steel frame receives a contrasting
bead blast finish. Black injection molded Zytel® is used for the back
spacer, lock covers, and scales. Torx fasteners are used throughout.
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 bast of the blade curve and thumb ramp reduce slipping and also can
aid in one hand closure of the blade.
The custom Teflon®
plated stainless steel clothing / gear clip is removable.
The BladeLOCK is the
most advanced lock system that we at CRKT have seen, but we welcome you
to compare it with other lock systems at your specialty retailer and decide
for yourself. We think you'll want one.
The CRKT Michael Walker
BladeLOCK is available in two edge styles:
- CR-4003
- Plain Edge
- CR-4013
- Partially Serrated Edge
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