Ed Van Hoy shook up the knife industry when he came out with his original Snap Lock design – so much that it won Most Innovative Knife at the 2004 Blade Show. CRKT and Van Hoy are bringing back the ingenuity of this folding knife’s rotating snap lock design to the world, this time featuring a bead blast finished drop point blade.

Why choose this folding knife?

• 180° swing opening mechanism provides quick blade deployment and secure lock-up
• Wishbone frame doubles as a blade edge guard in the closed position
• Blade holes reduce overall knife weight
• Bead blast finish hides small nicks and scratches
• Detachable clip for right or left-handed tip-up carry
• Quick release paracord lanyard that can clip to the knife is included

Why not?

• Handle’s frame may not be comfortable to grip
• 420J2 steel has low edge retention

Pro Tip:
The Snap Lock has a cam locking system with two thumb wheels acting as cam levers for ambidextrous use. Simply press down on the thumb wheel and rotate the blade outward until fully deployed and it will securely click into place. Disengage the blade by pressing down on the wheel and swinging it back to the frame into the closed position.