This web page is all about a cool knife and great value. Cutlery Hall of Fame member and master lockback folder designer Ron Lake showed us a prototype of this very tasty concept. It had a clean shape, choiled grip and a flat profile with G10 scales. In other words, it was a knife that just about every knife fancier would want. Our job was to make it a knife that anyone could afford. Because it’s a rugged no-nonsense design with Western flair, we decided to call it the Bandera. First, we looked at the modified drop point blade with its high hollow grind. We specified premium 8Cr14MoV high-chromium stainless steel with a high satin brush finish to aid in corrosion resistance. The result is a strong blade with great slicing and penetrating ability that will hold an edge well. For the frame, we specified brass liners and scales CNC machined from black G10, just what you find in the finest custom knives. The grip is excellent, thanks to the G10 texture, three finger choils and thumb friction grooves at the spine. In the process, we built in Ron’s patented* Lock Back Safety (L.B.S.™) which allows the user to slide the small L.B.S. button forward to lock the blade both in the open and closed positions. When locked open, it is virtually impossible to accidentally release the blade even during vigorous cutting tasks. For those who are concerned about accidental opening, in-pocket or on-belt, simply slide the button forward to lock the knife closed until its next use. We’ve learned from experience that many of our customers want a smaller-sized pocket carry, so from the get-go, we’re making the Bandera in two sizes, both available with Razor-Sharp or Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point™ Serrated edges. The larger Bandera models 7265 and 7266 have 3.25” blades and measure 7.375” overall when opened. The smaller Bandera 2 models 7263 and 7264 feature 2.75” blades and are 6.25” long when opened. All Bandera models are equipped with a removable custom stainless steel clip. If you prefer to use a fob or lanyard, there’s a handy lanyard opening in the brass liners at the butt. But Whoa Nellie! That’s a lot of needless yakkin’ about an honest lockback that will sell itself once you pick it up, turn it over in your hand a few times, and see the price.

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After the incredible success of Kit Carson’s original aluminum M16® Series, we began to get comments like this, “I love my M16 Big Dog, but I wish I had a bit more compact size that I could carry every day, both on the job and at leisure.” These requests reached the point that we could not ignore them, so here they are: the M16® EDC (Every Day Carry). While we were at the task of scaling down and refining the designs, we also decided to offer models with both Black and British Racing Green handles, and with non-reflective black titanium nitride coated blades. We took the opportunity to incorporate our patented* AutoLAWKS™ automatic safety, an advanced version of the Lake And Walker Knife Safety, into all M16 EDC models, which automatically converts them into virtual fixed blades when opened. We have made the contoured handles long enough for real work tasks. They are still 6061 T6 hard anodized aluminum, CNC machined with a perimeter radius for comfort. A stainless steel locking liner with friction grooves gives positive locking. As in the larger models, premium AUS 8 stainless steel was chosen for blade steel, for its edge retention and durability. All models feature the “Carson Flipper” extension to the blade, which aids opening and acts as an additional blade guard. The M16®-01 models have spear point blades with Razor-Sharp edges. They are versatile utility blades for a variety of jobs. The M16®-10 models feature Tanto-style blades with dual hollow grinds and Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point™ Serrated edges. They offer maximum strength in a blade of this size. One-hand opening and closing is as velvet smooth as the larger M16 models, the result of Teflon® bearings at the blade pivot. The ambidextrous thumb studs with checkered surface provide instant access in any circumstance. All models feature a removable black Teflon-plated stainless steel clothing/gear clip. Not novelties, but real work knives—high-performing little guys, like jockeys and featherweight boxers. And they can still be a handful.

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Ron Lake has been called “the father of the modern folding knife” and literally co-authored the book on them in 1988, How To Make Folding Knives. But while Ron is busy making stunning custom folders in his Eugene, Oregon, workshop, he is always thinking. In this case, we believe he has perfected the lockback folder. Ron’s breakthrough is his patented* Lock Back Safety (L.B.S.™) which allows the user to slide the small L.B.S. button forward to lock the blade both in the open and closed positions. When locked open, it is virtually impossible to accidentally release the blade even during vigorous cutting tasks. For those who are concerned about accidental opening, in-pocket or on-belt, simply slide the button forward to lock the knife closed until its next use. The blade is a classic drop point with a flat grind for strength and a brushed finish. Blade steel is premium 8Cr14MoV stainless steel (equivalent to AUS 8). Dual Lake-style thumb studs give fast either-hand opening, and the lockback release allows easy one-hand closing. The lockback design allows for a very flat build. The combination of traditional brass liners and lightweight aluminum scales results in a very rigid frame. For grip, the black anodized handle features a basketweave texture and a pronounced finger choil and pommel. We’re producing the Lake 111 Aluminum in two sizes. The larger models 7255 and 7256 have 3.125” blades and measure 7.25” overall when opened. The smaller models 7253 and 7254 feature 2.50” blades and are 6.00” long when opened. Both sizes are available with Razor-Sharp or Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point™ Serrated edges. These models come with a custom stainless steel clip in a brushed finish. For those truly grimy tasks, we’re also offering a Lake 111 Zytel® model, with stainless steel liners, almost indestructible black Zytel scales and a Razor-Sharp cutting edge. Blade steel is the same as the aluminum models. A bonus denim carry sheath with belt loop is included. Over the years, others have tried to devise safeties for lockback folders, but Ron’s is the most effective and sophisticated we have seen. He really has something to crow about.

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This is a really nice lock back camo hunting knife. It has a nice camo cordura pouch. The handle is a rubberized material and checkered for a secure grip. The knife also has a clip for pocket packing. The pictures i saw did not do this knife justice. Another well made knife by CRKT.

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This is a beautifully made knife by Van Hoy for CRKT. The colorful wheel adds a different dimension to opening and closing this knife. It has a blade lock safety switch for more blade protection.

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This knife has a metal handle and a lever on the side of the handle to release the locked blade. This is a very nice knife.

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This is a very handy tool. It is heavy duty and comes with a cordura carrying case that can attach to your belt.

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Horus is familiar to Egyptologists as the hawk-headed god, lord of the sky. As Canyon Lake, Texas knifemaker Allen Elishewitz developed this new design, similar in many ways to his larger custom Creedmore, we saw an aggressive hawk-like character in its crisp edges, facets and choils, hence the Horus™ name. It reminds us of an F-117 stealth fighter, too. This is much more than an Elishewitz design statement, even though it is a piece that grabs your attention immediately. It’s a very functional every day carry with the patented features that have made CRKT folders so popular, including OutBurst™ assisted opening(1) and the LAWKS® safety(2). The Horus frame features an unusual choiled pistol-grip curve. The stainless steel InterFrame build has one locking liner and sculpted black textured Zytel® scales. The wild honey gold variegated inlays are the latest CPL composite, like that used in modern bowling balls. Injection molding makes each one unique. The blade is AUS 8 premium stainless steel in a bead-blast finish. We call it an “Elishewitz stealth grind” because it is composed almost entirely of flat angular facets. The result is a very strong blade with a strong central spine which extends very near to the tip. It is available in both Razor-Sharp and Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point™ Serrated edge models. Of course, this design demands our patented OutBurst™ assisted opening mechanism, which instantly springs the blade fully open after you have opened the blade approximately 30 degrees. The OutBurst mechanism can be removed to allow fast, conventional one-hand opening using the custom Elishewitz ramped thumb stud, depending on your preference or local ordinances. In addition, our patented LAWKS® safety effectively converts your folder into a virtual fixed blade when actuated. Just slide the lever forward to lock, and slide it back to enable easy one-hand closing. Typical of all CRKT Elishewitz folders, you get a gold Elishewitz logo on the blade and a custom removable stainless steel pocket/gear clip. The Elishewitz Horus makes a strong statement, and it will certainly spark a conversation among your knife-fancier friends. But then, the lord of the sky has never been shy, either.

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After the incredible success of Kit Carson’s original aluminum M16® Series, we began to get comments like this, “I love my M16 Big Dog, but I wish I had a bit more compact size that I could carry every day, both on the job and at leisure.” These requests reached the point that we could not ignore them, so here they are: the M16® EDC (Every Day Carry). While we were at the task of scaling down and refining the designs, we also decided to offer models with both Black and British Racing Green handles, and with non-reflective black titanium nitride coated blades. We took the opportunity to incorporate our patented* AutoLAWKS™ automatic safety, an advanced version of the Lake And Walker Knife Safety, into all M16 EDC models, which automatically converts them into virtual fixed blades when opened. We have made the contoured handles long enough for real work tasks. They are still 6061 T6 hard anodized aluminum, CNC machined with a perimeter radius for comfort. A stainless steel locking liner with friction grooves gives positive locking. As in the larger models, premium AUS 8 stainless steel was chosen for blade steel, for its edge retention and durability. All models feature the “Carson Flipper” extension to the blade, which aids opening and acts as an additional blade guard. The M16®-01 models have spear point blades with Razor-Sharp edges. They are versatile utility blades for a variety of jobs. The M16®-10 models feature Tanto-style blades with dual hollow grinds and Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point™ Serrated edges. They offer maximum strength in a blade of this size. One-hand opening and closing is as velvet smooth as the larger M16 models, the result of Teflon® bearings at the blade pivot. The ambidextrous thumb studs with checkered surface provide instant access in any circumstance. All models feature a removable black Teflon-plated stainless steel clothing/gear clip. Not novelties, but real work knives—high-performing little guys, like jockeys and featherweight boxers. And they can still be a handful.

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