Model: CRKT7303

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™ Black. This beauty features a modified Wharncliffe blade with a very slight curve at the edge and a ceramic bead-blast finish. The frame is mirror finished in black titanium nitride. Finally, contoured, injection-molded black Zytel® scales with an engine-turned pattern complete the effect. This is a compact precision work tool with great balance and grip, suitable for everyday tasks.

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.

7303: 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)