Vosteed
Raccoon® - Crossbar Lock Knife (3.25" Nitro-V Blade & Aluminum Handle) - A0537
Compare Prices
Prices may vary. We earn commissions from qualifying purchases.
What We Like
- Nitro-V steel offers excellent corrosion resistance and edge retention
- Smooth snappy action with caged ceramic ball bearing pivot
- Ergonomic chamfered aluminum handle with powder-coated finish
- Ambidextrous thumb stud deployment with reversible clip
- Good 3:1 blade-to-handle ratio for EDC tasks
Considerations
- Aluminum handle may become slippery with wet hands
- No deep carry clip option mentioned
- Weight of 101g is on the heavier side for EDC folders
Overview
Specifications
Model: A0537
Blade Length: 3.25" | 82.55 mm
Overall Length: 7.60" | 193.12 mm
Blade Width: 1.07" | 27.27 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.118" | 3.00 mm
Blade Material: Nitro-V
Blade Grind: Flat
Blade Style: Drop Point
Blade Finish: Satin
Hardness: HRC 60±2
Handle Length: 4.36" | 110.75 mm
Handle Width: 1.10" | 27.95 mm
Handle Thickness: 0.49" | 12.40 mm
Handle Material: Aluminum
Color: Gray
Weight: 3.58 oz | 101.40 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
Button Material: Stainless Steel
Button Color: Silver
Designer: Yue
ERGONOMIC HANDLE
Patented handle design, U.S. Patent No. D1075460S
Well-chamfered Aluminum handles are comfortable to hold.The handle scales sport a matt powder-coated finish, resistant to wear and tear.
The CNC machined pattern on the aluminum handle not only adds visual interest but also enhances the grip, ensuring a secure and comfortable hold during use.
The 4.36-inch-long handle offers a decent grip and an excellent blade-to-handle ratio.
WELL CONSTRUCTED BLADE
Nitro-V 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.
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 101.4g (3.6 oz)
Material Aluminum
Blade Steel Nitro-V
Blade Length 3.25mm
Blade Shape Drop Point
Lock Type Crossbar Lock
Opening Type Thumb Stud