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Raccoon® - Button Lock Knife (3.25" 14C28N Blade & Micarta Handle) - RC3SVM4
Quick Verdict
The Raccoon is a budget-friendly EDC folder featuring 14C28N steel with excellent corrosion resistance, smooth ball-bearing action, and ambidextrous button lock. The ergonomic Micarta handle provides solid grip, though the 3.25" drop point blade handles most daily tasks well.
What We Like
- 14C28N blade steel offers excellent corrosion resistance and ease of sharpening
- Smooth caged ceramic ball-bearing action with snappy deployment
- Ambidextrous button lock is easy to use
- Ergonomic Micarta handle with comfortable grip
- Reversible low-profile pocket clip
Considerations
- Button lock may not be as secure as frame/liner locks for heavy use
- Thumb studs require two-handed opening
- Handle thickness of 0.49" may be bulkier than some prefer
Overview
Specifications
Model Number: RC3SVM4
Overall Length: 7.60" | 193.12 mm
Blade Length: 3.25" | 82.55 mm
Blade Width: 1.07" | 27.27 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.125" | 3.20 mm
Blade Material: 14C28N
Grind: Flat
Blade Style: Drop Point
Finish: Black Stonewash
Hardness: HRC 60±2
Handle Length: 4.36" | 110.75 mm
Handle Width: 1.10" | 27.95 mm
Handle Thickness: 0.49" | 12.4 mm
Handle Material: Micarta
Color: Green
Weight: 3.20 oz | 90.70 g
Opener: Thumb Stud
Lock Type: Button Lock
Pivot Assembly: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing
Pocket Clip: Stainless Steel | Reversible
Carry Position: Tip-up
Knife Type: Manual Folding
Backspacer Material: Micarta
Backspacer Color: Green
Thumbstud Material: Stainlesteel
Thumstud Color: Silver
Designer: Yue
WELL CONSTRUCTED BLADE
14C28N blade steel offers excellent in-class corrosion resistance and toughness and is easy to sharpen.
Simple geometric design with 3 to 1 blade length and width ratio.
3.25’’ drop point blade shape with a pointy blade tip, a nice belly and a comfortable choil.
SILKY SMOOTH ACTION
Combined with its dual thumb-studs deployment and caged ball-bearing systems, the knife has snappy action and a well-tuned detent.
The button is intentionally designed to be ambidextrous and easy to use. It is packed with an ideal amount of tension so that you can release the knife without too much effort but avoid accidental opening.
ERGONOMIC HANDLE
Well-chamfered micarta/G10 handles (available with several colorways) are comfortable to hold.
The 4.36-inch-long handle offers a decent grip and an excellent blade-to-handle ratio.
Reversible and low-profile pocket clip with well-tuned tension for secured carry.
A lanyard hole for extended grip control when needed.
Come with a filler tap for the non-using clip slot.
EMBARK ON YOUR EDC ADVENTURE
In many cultures, raccoons are viewed as playful tricksters and are known for their resourcefulness, curiosity, and adaptability. You will enjoy having this fun, reliable, and pragmatic Raccoon with you.The Raccoon will be an awesome team member for your EDC adventure and galaxy-guarding tasks.
Technical Specifications
8 specs Brand Vosteed
Category Knives
Weight 90.7g (3.2 oz)
Material Micarta
Blade Steel 14C28N
Blade Length 3.25mm
Blade Shape Drop Point
Lock Type Button Lock
Opening Type Thumb Stud