CRKT Van Hoy R.S.L. Snap Lock, AUS 6M Frame, Plain CR5102

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Description

Ed Van Hoy is a well-known Virginia custom knifemaker and instructor who has a flair for the dramatic and unusual. When his custom Snap Lock was given the "Most Innovative Knife Award" at the American Knifemakers' Guild Show, we knew we had to offer a production version, and here it is, the CRKT Snap Lock. It immediately won the Designer Knife award at the 2004 IWA show in Nuremberg, Germany, and was named "Overall Knife of the Year" at the 2004 Blade Show in Atlanta, Georgia.

When closed, the AUS 4 stainless steel wishbone frame is a 100% effective blade edge guard; when open, it is a minimal but very usable handle. The harder you grip the handle, the more it locks the blade in place, thanks to twelve positive locking surfaces between the frame and locking lugs, so it is a very safe and secure system.

Ed's cam locking system features two thumb wheels, for truly ambidextrous use. The pocket/money clips are removable, and left and right clips are included. The blade can pivot a full 360 degrees with no clip, or 180 degrees in either direction with a stainless steel clip in place. Simply press the thumb wheel and rotate the blade. Opening and closing can be accomplished with one hand and is truly slick and quick.

The AUS 4 stainless steel blade itself has a subtle drop point shape, almost a Wharncliffe, and is available in both Razor-Sharp or Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point Serrated edges. Five lightening holes also add a decorative touch.

Blade, frame, and clip have a contemporary bead-blast finish.

It has been called a "far-out folder" but the more you handle and carry the Snap Lock, the more you realize it is one great work tool. All-steel construction means it is just about indestructible, and will last for years. The handle itself is likely the biggest "spring" ever devised for a knife-locking mechanism, so it will last for the life of the knife.

Dimensions
Open Overall Length 6.125 inches
Closed Length 4.25 inches
Weight 2.7 ounces

Blade
Length 2.5 inches
Thickness 0.12 inches
Material AUS 4
Blade-HRC 55-57
Finish Bead-Blast
Grind Hollow
Style Drop Point

Handle
Material AUS 4

Lock
Type Cam Locking System

Carry
Carry System 2 Position Clip

Average Customer Review:

4.5 of 5

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Nice Knife	April 11, 2008
Reviewer: Robert Mayfield from Minneapolis, MN United States

I was looking for a gentlemen's pocket knife and this fits the bill remarkably. Nice action, and everyone I show it to is really enamored with the action.

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This is flat cool!	April 4, 2008
Reviewer: Merlin Williams from Winlock, WA United States

I like unique knives and this one really fills the bill. The sideways swinging blade is fascinating. I bought two, one with serrations and one without. Its an eye catcher, something like you might see in a Sci-fi movie. Nice pocket knife, but not a hard use tool. It WILL open one handed, but its not as slick as other knives.

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