New CRKT E-Lock Bronze Folding Knife

This was our first group of production folders designed by noted Texas custom knifemaker and Knifemakers’ Guild member Allen Elishewitz. Yes, they have that cool Elishewitz look at first glance, but look a little further and you discover Allen’s incredible E-lock™, made possible in a production folder by precision CNC machining.

The E-lock uses a stainless steel rocker bar that crisply engages the blade for a rock-solid secure lockup. A strong spring in the rocker bar prevents accidental release, but allows one-hand closing when pressed firmly at just the right point.

After reviewing Allen’s drawings, it came down to two outstanding design variations, and we finally decided to produce them both and let you make the choice. Both E-lock models have premium AUS 8 stainless steel blades available with Razor-Sharp or Combination Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point™ Serrated edges, and a unique open build with 420J2 stainless steel frames and a black Zytel® back spacer at the spine.

E-lock™ Bronze. Here’s an E-lock model for those who prefer a drop point blade and a bright finish. The blade is bright satin, drilled like Elishewitz customs, and the frame is satin stainless steel. Scales are CNC-machined 6061 T6 aluminum, hard anodized bronze. The visual effect is very different, but the work knife utility of this up-market version remains.

Both models have the details that mark them as Elishewitz designs: ramped thumb studs, five-point pivot screws, six drilled holes in the frame and back spacer, and a custom high-mount gray Teflon®-plated stainless steel clip, also with six drilled holes.

So we did our job and put these tasty little Elishewitz originals into production. Now you have the hard but desirable task—deciding which E-lock is right for you. But then, there’s no need to choose just one.

7323: Razor-Sharp Cutting Edge
Blade: Length: 2.75” (7.0 cm)
Thickness: 0.12” (0.30 cm)
Steel: AUS 8, 56-58 HRC
Closed: Handle length: 4.0” (10.2 cm)
Open: Overall length: 6.75” (17.1 cm)
Weight: 3.6 oz. (102 g)
Buyer is responsible for knowing all state and local laws pertaining to the possession of this item.