CRKT 7353 E-Lock Starlight Knife

nick — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:23:36 +0000

This is a review of CRKT 7353 E-Lock Starlight Combination Edge Knife

The CRKT E Lock knife is billed at the knife of the future. It is considerably lightweight for its size ( only 3 oz) and boasts a smooth one handed opening mechanism through its patented high tech lock.

Visually, its a standout with its signature CNC machined starburst.

Custom knife maker, Allen Eishewitz designed the E-Lock starlight to show off his patent pending E lock system; a stainless steel; rocker bar with a powerful spring holds the blade rigidly in place with a steel on steel lock up, until you depress it to fold the blade. The lock is positive, secure and simple. Opening is easy with either hand due to dual checked thumb studs.

The Pivot screw is a 4 point design with teflon bushings which makes for a smooth action. The handles is T6 aluminum in a natural bead blast finish. The handles are mated to a brushed aluminum backspacer at the spine and assembled with Torx® screws.

This knife sports a modified clip point blade in AUS-8 stainless steel with anon reflective ceramic bead blast finish. For an all metal knife, the grip is very good, because of deep finger choil on the spine and a final pinky choil near the butt.

The pocket clip is an Elishewitz custom clip, made of grey Teflon® plated stainless steel, with it’s trademark 6 drilled holes. The clip is mounted high on the knife for low pocket carry.

Feedback and Overview

Actual Customer Feedback:

“Great knife, so lightweight, i forgot i had it on me at the airport, they thought i was insane.”
-anonymous user from elinemerchandising.com

Summary:

I got this knife as a birthday gift from my mother, so I may be a little biased, but it’s my favorite knife at the moment. Its so light I don’t notice it all and I keep it wicked sharp. It’s cleaned a few fish and done an admirable job.
-Nick, admin

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Product Details

Company Info:

Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) is an American knife making company based in Tualatin, Oregon, United States. It was established in 1994. Most of it’s products are manufactured in China and Taiwan. The company makes a wide range of knives, tools and associated accessories; including both fixed blades, folding knives and multi-tools, as well as sharpeners and carrying systems. The company owns 15 patents and patents pending. These include the AutoLAWKS (Lake And Walker Knife Safety) locking mechanism, the Outburst assist opening mechanism, Lock Back Safety (L.B.S.) mechanism, and Veff-Serrated edges.

Product Specifications:

Blade:
Modified Clip Point
3.25 inches
AUS 8 Stainless Steel
.12 inches thick
Rockwell Hardness 57-58
Non reflective ceramic bead blast finish
Dual Checkered Thumb Studs
Blade extension for ambidextorous on hand opening

Handle:
CNC machined 6061 T6 aluminum
4.12 inches closed
natural bead blast finish
brushed aluminum back spacer
e-lock
discrete carry stainless steel pocket clip (mounted at pivot end)

Weight: 3 Oz

Price:

$99.95

Return Policy:

All returns must be made within 30 days of delivery. Please see vendor site for further terms and conditions.

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