Vosteed
Raccoon® - Crossbar Lock knife (3.25" 14C28N Cleaver Blade & Micarta Handle) - A0518
Quick Verdict
The Vosteed Raccoon is a well-balanced EDC cleaver with excellent 14C28N steel, smooth crossbar lock action, and comfortable Micarta handle. Great value at $59 with solid ergonomics and reversible clip.
What We Like
- 14C28N steel offers good corrosion resistance and ease of sharpening
- Smooth crossbar lock with ambidextrous design
- Comfortable Micarta handle with excellent ergonomics
- Reversible pocket clip with increased height
- Caged ceramic ball bearing pivot for smooth action
Considerations
- Cleaver blade shape limits piercing ability
- No deep carry clip option
Overview
Specifications
Model Number: A0518
Blade Length: 3.25" | 82.43 mm
Overall Length: 7.60" | 193.00 mm
Blade Width: 1.08" | 27.32 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.118" | 3.00 mm
Blade Material: 14C28N
Blade Grind: Flat
Blade Style: Cleaver
Blade Finish: Stonewash
Hardness: HRC 60±2
Handle Length: 4.35" | 110.57 mm
Handle Width: 1.10" | 27.95 mm
Handle Thickness: 0.50" | 12.70 mm
Handle Material: Micarta
Color: Green
Weight: 3.01 oz | 85.33 g
Opener: Thumb Stud
Lock Type: Crossbar Lock
Pivot Assembly: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing
Pocket Clip: Reversible | Stainless Steel
Carry Position: Tip-up
Knife Type: Manual Folding
Thumbstud Material: Stainless Steel
Thumbstud Color: Silver
Designer: Yue
WELL-CONSTRUCTED BLADE
The Raccoon features a 3.25’’ cleaver blade with simple geometry. 14C28N blade steel offers excellent in-class corrosion resistance and toughness and is easy to sharpen. A 3 to 1 blade length and width ratio, a nice belly, and a comfortable choil make the Raccoon an excellent choice for everyday carry use.
CROSS-BAR LOCK
The Raccoon sports cross-bar lock that is well-packed solid construction. You can fully enjoy this ambidextrous design. Combined with its dual thumb-studs deployment and a well-tuned detent, the Raccoon can be opened and closed with a silky smooth action.
FANTASTIC HANDLE ERGOS
Patented handle design, U.S. Patent No. D1075460S
The 4.35-inch-long handle offers a decent grip and an excellent blade-to-handle ratio. The well-chamfered Micarta makes the handle a joy to hold and the handle shape is great for both normal grip and choke-up grip. It comes with a reversible pocket clip, the height of the clip is increased to accommodate thicker jeans/pants.
READY FOR 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 85.33g (3.0 oz)
Material Micarta
Blade Steel 14C28N
Blade Length 3.25mm
Blade Shape Cleaver
Lock Type Crossbar Lock
Opening Type Thumb Stud