CRKT BladeLOCK

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.

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.

The blade is locked closed. To open, press the thumb stud and pivot the blade out with one hand.

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.

Once open, the blade crisply and securely locks open, with no wiggle or free play. Press the thumbstud to fold.

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