Custom knifemaker Greg Lightfoot is always looking for perfection, to take his next design further. Greg has achieved the next level of performance in the production version of his M1 design, with a unique blade grind, asymmetrical contoured frame, deeply textured scales and a "Mako Flipper" blade guard, all aimed at improving grip and cutting power.
Greg explains the blade: "It is a refined Tanto shape with a custom-style hollow grind, slight belly and recurve and a hint of a drop point. I call it a 'Millennium Tanto'. The false edge on the spine improves penetration while maintaining strength." The blade is premium AUS 8 stainless steel with black titanium nitride non-reflective coating for superior corrosion resistance.
To aid grip, there are aggressive friction grooves on the thumb ramp and the Mako Flipper, which is a sleek blade guard when open. The flipper, plus dual checkered thumb studs, allow fast opening with either hand.
CRKT used a heavy duty open version of the InterFrame build, with dual black 420J2 stainless steel liners, one locking, and custom injection molded contoured black Zytel scales textured with a special "operator's grip", hexagonal pattern. The entire handle "package" is designed for maximum comfort and grip.
The M1 is assembled with black stainless steel spacers and Torx fasteners, and Teflon bearings are at the blade pivot, standard on CRKT locking liner folders.
The unusual "paddle clip" design is heavy and wide to allow carry on straps, belting and gear as well as in the pocket. The four-position black stainless steel clip is removable, and gives the option of tip-up or tip down carry, left or right.
The patented Lake And Walker Knife Safety (LAWKS), makes the M1 folder a virtual fixed blade when actuated.
