Lone Wolf adds the grip of the standard Army Colt .45, first used in 1911, to the sound engineering of this U.S. 45 Folder knife, and even manages to bring some traditional style to the idea with the checkered rosewood handle slabs and the "US" logo. The 45 is compact when closed (4.3") but unfolds to a very serviceable full length when the 3.3" stainless steel blade locks into place. As a weapon this knife is a little short and a little shiny, but the size is right for a dependable field knife and possibly even a backup military knife.

As an everyday pocket blade, camping, or hunting knife the 45 would be a fine choice for many modern users who prefer a smaller and less obvious folding clip knife to the bulkier sheath knives that were standard for generations. The 45 has all the modern perks that make sense, including ambidextrous one handed opening, solid blade locking, and toughened stainless steel construction beneath the practical artwork of the handle.

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The Perfecto, a Gentleman's folder with a fully open length of 5.52" and a 2.25" stainless steel blade, uses classic materials like real cocobolo wood handle slabs to embellish a highly engineered design. The patented Axial locking system fixes the blade in both open and closed positions, guaranteeing safe use as well as safe pocket carry.

The Wharncliffe style blade with its talon styling and straight edge is well designed for common tasks where precision is the key. The handle styling is functional as well as beautifully balanced. Materials and craftsmanship are guaranteed for life.

It would be a terrible thing if somebody tried to use this blade to tighten the head of a wood screw--that delicate point would certainly not hold up to it, but the goal here was the fit and the finish of a fine watch. Something that looks this good ought to be treated with care.

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This is a high quality knife in spite of the light weight, with easy one-hand opening and a solidly built blade lock. The textured black fiberglass filled nylon handle has a core of the same durable stainless steel as the blade--made to last. The notched areas in both forward and back sections of blade and handle, plus the finger fitting grooves, make this knife easy to grip and hand friendly even for long chores.

The close tolerances of this knife result in few gaps in critical areas, making the T2 easier to clean and less vulnerable to problems than a cheaper knife with lots of places for grit to hide. That's always something to consider with a folding knife, and especially with one you may bring to tactical situations. With sand in the mechanism a folder may not work so perfectly as it did straight out of the box. Put it on your checklist.

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