Columbia River Knife and Tool: CRKT Avant-Tac Knife, CR-5820
The 5820 CRKT Avant-Tac Knife is a workhorse of an EDC, designed by Eric Ochs of Sherwood, Oregon, that features a 3.63 inch modified sheepsfoot blade made of 8Cr13MoV stainless steel, .137 inches thick, with a satin finish, top swedge, notched thumb rest for secure purchase, an oval hole and a flipper for ambidextrous one hand opening. The black G10 handle, 4.79 inches closed, has grooved texturing for visual interest and secure grip, stainless steel liners and a notched back spacer for strength, a liner lock, lanyard hole, and a removable stainless steel pocket clip mounted at the butt end. The Avant-Tac Knife has an overall open length of 8.44 inches, and it weighs 5.9 ounces.
From the CRKT website: Easy to carry. Built for hard use. With its tactically-inspired usability, clean lines, and highly-ergonomic build, the Avant™-Tac everyday carry folding knife asserts its position at the top of the pack.
When he's not creating, Eric Ochs likes to take in the views of his Oregon backyard from over 8,000'. He's climbed a handful of PNW volcanic peaks and channeled the power of perseverance from these missions into his hardworking designs.
The proof is in the prominent flipper opening and the fast, smooth IKBS™ that uses lubed ball bearings in the pivot to deploy the blade at lightning speed. It's also built with a thumb hole for a more deliberate, manual open. Once the high-carbon, stainless steel modified sheepsfoot blade is deployed, the locking liner adds a solid layer of safety. The G10 handle keeps it solid in the hand even when muddy or wet.
Tactical utility and frontcountry style converge to create the Avant™-Tac.
Columbia River Knife and Tool: CRKT Avant-Tac Knife, CR-5820
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