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Pat Crawford and his son Wes have an enviable problem as knifemakers: they have trouble keeping up with the demand for their most successful custom designs such as the Point Guard and Crawford/Kasper Folder. The CRKT production versions of these knives have helped the Crawfords reach a wider audience. Now they have the production version of the Crawford Falcon, over the past year their hottest new custom design.
Although Crawford is famous for his tactical design folders, the Falcon is more traditional in its gently curving shape. Both sizes fill the hand perfectly for exceptional grip, thanks to a pronounced finger choil, butt pommel, and a perfectly ergonomic thumb ramp. The frame utilizes dual stainless steel liners, one locking, and heavily textured injection molded Zytel scales. Handles and scales are drilled with a distinctive pattern to reduce weight. A Zytel backspacer and Torx fasteners give exceptional rigidity. Teflon bearings at the blade pivot make opening and closing smooth, precise and authoritative.
In keeping with the traditional feel, the Falcon’s drop point blade has a slight recurve and a bead blasted finish. The ambidextrous thumb disk is a Crawford hallmark. Aggressive friction grooves at the thumb ramp improve grip and locate the Falcon positively in the hand. A custom removable stainless steel clothing/gear clip also receives a bead blasted finish. To provide the ultimate in lock security they’ve added the patented Lake And Walker Knife Safety (LAWKS), which makes the folder a virtual fixed blade when activated with a flick of the thumb.
Yes, the Falcon has an attractive and friendly shape, but you really need to heft one. The great feel and grip instantly explain why CRKT chose to offer this successful Crawford design.
