Description
KUV4488AC2: Vanguard V4488AC2 C01C Clutch Lock Folding Knife - Black Aluminum
Kizer Cutlery
The Vanguard C01C folding knife by Kizer Cutlery is a collaborative project between Kizer and Sheepdog Knives custom knifemaker Chris Conaway. It's a production version of his awesome custom design, manufactured with superior quality and premium features. It's an ideal-sized folder that gives you the beefiness of a Sheepdog Knife in a more everyday carry-sized and priced package. The 3.25" sheepsfoot blade is made from 154CM stainless steel with a wide cleaver-style shape perfect for a variety of utility tasks. The bearing pivot system allows for smooth blade opening, as with all Kizer knives. This clutch lock version of the Sheepdog comes with black aluminum handles that are mirrored in the thumb studs. It is an excellent knife built with a quality anyone can appreciate.
Vanguard Series
The Vanguard Series brings excellent value to high-quality designs. Since the start of Kizer Cutlery, they have focused on the high end of the knife market with their impeccable quality and premium materials. This has earned them a place in the hearts of their fans. To increase the accessibility of Kizer brand products, they took the designs of the Bladesmith and Prime Series, and while keeping the quality at the same high level, re-forged them using materials that bring extra value for the money spent. Kizer uses only materials that have stellar performance, such as VG10 for the blades and G10 or stainless steel for the handles. This way, Kizer products are available at all budget levels but still maintain that incredible quality of construction.
Tools share a common goal and purpose. That purpose is performance, reliable to the end. Kizer brings you the Vanguard Series created with the purpose of distilling the essence of the Bladesmith and Prime Series into tools that excel in being used. This may not be your only knife, but this will be the knife you carry and use every day!
Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.15"
- Cutting Edge: 2.89"
- Closed Length: 4.45"
- Overall Length: 7.60"
- Blade Material: 154CM Stainless Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.13"
- Blade Style: Sheepsfoot
- Blade Finish: Satin
- Handle Material: Black Aluminum
- Locking Mechanism: Clutch Lock
- Liner Material: Stainless Steel
- Pivot Assembly: Bearings
- Pocket Clip: Tip-Up, Right/Left Carry
- Weight: 4.76 oz.
- Designer: Chris Conaway
- Made in China
UPC Code: 6973755036379
Pocket Clip
Includes a pocket clip for easy accessibility and a more secure carry.
Aluminum Handles
A solid, lightweight material that can be molded, textured or anodized to provide better grip under extreme conditions.
154CM Stainless Steel
A quality stainless steel made in the USA by Crucible Industries that offers a solid balance of edge retention, stainlessness, and toughness.
Kizer Cutlery Vanguard Sheepdog C01C Clutch Lock Folding Knife 3.15" 154CM Satin Blade, Black Aluminum Handles
(2 reviews) 5.0 out of 5 stars
Kizer Cutlery Vanguard Sheepdog C01C Clutch Lock Folding Knife 3.15" 154CM Satin Blade, Black Aluminum Handles Henrich
Singapore
Nov 21, 2024
Pros: Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Overall Quality
Cons: None
Friendly beast
Blade curve just right for push and pull cut, also enough weight to hack. Sharp out of the box. Thumb studs and thumb holes along with clutch lock make it very fidget friendly, even reverse flick with thumb hole is easy. Blade is very tall so it ends up being heavy despite slicey cut profile. I have not cut my my pinkie doing gravity drop but made a habit of checking it is in the right place. The handle gives a solid grip because the shape is perfect for my hand, but it is actually pretty slick on the surface.
Kizer Cutlery Vanguard Sheepdog C01C Clutch Lock Folding Knife 3.15" 154CM Satin Blade, Black Aluminum Handles
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip
Cons: None
Excellent EDC
Very impressed with the lock, aluminum scales, and size of blade. It is very fidget friendly and easy to deploy with the thumb studs, hole cut out or using the lock to flick back and forth. Well done Kizer. Keeping making more aluminum scale models
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