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The most common models are the CQC-7, Commander, SARK, Karambit, Raven, and the SPECWAR. The majority of Emerson's folding knives are equipped with the Wave: a hook on the spine of the blade (originally designed as a blade catcher) which, when snagged on the edge of the pocket or sheath causes the knife blade to open as it is drawn. [ 3 ]
In 1997, Case introduced the CopperLock. Designed by Tom Hart, the CopperLock (549L) combined elements from older Case knife patterns to make an entirely new knife with a fully locking blade. [6] Case celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the CopperLock in 2007. This pattern was retired to the Case XX Vault in July 2008. The SlimLock
The karambit or kerambit (as used in Indonesian), kurambik or karambiak (both from the Minangkabau language) is a small curved knife resembling a claw. It is most closely associated with the Minangkabau people of West Sumatra , Indonesia , but is also found throughout other ethnic groups in Southeast Asia .
Robert Waldorf Loveless (January 2, 1929 – September 2, 2010 [1]), a.k.a. Bob Loveless or RW Loveless, was an American knife maker who designed and popularized the hollowground drop point blade and the use of full tapered tangs and screw-type handle scale fasteners within the art of knifemaking.
Colt Peacemaker, showing discoloration from case-hardening. Case-hardening or carburization is the process of introducing carbon to the surface of a low-carbon iron, or more commonly a low-carbon steel object, in order to harden the surface. Iron which has a carbon content greater than ~0.02% is known as steel.
The CQC-6 (Close Quarters Combat — Six) or Viper Six is a handmade tactical folding knife with a tantÅ blade manufactured by knifemaker Ernest Emerson.Although initially reported as the sixth design in an evolution of fighting knives and the first model in the lineup of Emerson's Specwar Custom Knives, Emerson later revealed that the knife was named for SEAL Team Six.
Randall Made Knives, usually referred to as Randall, is an American custom handcrafted knife manufacturer founded by Walter Doane "Bo" Randall, Jr. in the U.S. The knife making shop and showroom is located in Orlando, Florida.
A modern laguiole folding knife of classic form with the blade open; the wooden grip scale shows the typical cross made of metal pins An early twentieth-century laguiole knife with a corkscrew, the carved ivory handle in the form of a nude woman The 'bee' or 'fly' on the end of the backspring of laguiole knives Modern Laguiole knife, with a corkscrew