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Talarurus - Crossbar Lock (3.03" 14C28N Blade & Micarta Handle) - A2702
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Quick Verdict
A well-crafted mid-sized EDC folder featuring a 3.03" 14C28N modified sheepsfoot blade with black stonewash finish. The ergonomic Micarta handle provides excellent grip, while the crossbar lock combined with ceramic ball bearing pivot ensures smooth, effortless ambidextrous deployment. The thumb disk allows for convenient one-handed opening. At $72, it offers solid value with quality materials and thoughtful design details like the reversible pocket clip and skeletonized liners.
What We Like
- 14C28N stainless steel blade at competitive price point
- Smooth ceramic ball bearing pivot with ambidextrous deployment
- Ergonomic Micarta handle with finger choil for prolonged use
- Crossbar lock provides secure and reliable blade retention
- Reversible pocket clip for versatile carry options
Considerations
- Modified sheepsfoot blade limits aggressive piercing tasks
- Micarta may require more maintenance than synthetic alternatives
- Thumb disk may feel different compared to traditional flippers
Overview
The Vosteed Tala, a knife named after the peculiar armed dino, is full of fun, uniqueness, and everyday practicality.
THE BLADE
The Tala features a 14C28N modified sheepsfoot blade. With its lightly curved belly and pointy tip, it will excel in precision piercing, cutting, and similar tasks.
In addition, several dedicated features are carefully designed to enhance user comfort, and make this mid-sized knife a great choice for doing your daily chores:
The blade spine and the top side of the handle are perfectly aligned.
The Thumb Disk offers sufficient thumb rest area.
The Swedge ramp creates a thumb slide.
THE HANDLE
There are four variations for you to choose from, our all-time favorite blue, black, and green micarta, in addition, the white G10 is BACK! And we sincerely wish you enjoy the sleek, modern, and ergonomic designs of the handle. In particular, the width, finger access, and finger choil are specially made for prolonged usage. On both sides of the handle, there will be pocket clip slots for ambidextrous carry.
THE DETAILS
Equipped with a ceramic ball-bearing system and crossbar lock, opening the knife is effortless and ambidextrous, and the skeletonized liners are light and durable for extended use. Plus, the convenient thumb disk allows for ambidextrous and one-handed deployment.
Specifications
Model Number: A2702
Blade Length: 3.03" | 76.96 mm
Overall Length: 7.18" | 182.37 mm
Blade Width: 1.01" | 25.65 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.138" | 3.50 mm
Blade Material: 14C28N
Blade Grind: Flat
Blade Style: Modified Sheepsfoot
Blade Finish: Black Stonewash
Hardness: HRC 60±2
Handle Length: 4.16" | 105.66 mm
Handle Width: 1.01" | 25.65 mm
Handle Thickness: 0.53" | 13.46 mm
Handle Material: Micarta
Color: Green
Weight: 3.42 oz | 97.00 g
Opener: Thumb Disk
Lock Type: Crossbar Lock
Pivot Assembly: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing
Pocket Clip: Reversible | Stainless Steel
Carry Position: Tip-up
Knife Type: Manual Folding
Thumb Disk Color: Orange
Thumb Disk Material: Aluminum
Designer: Yue
Technical Specifications
8 specs Brand Vosteed
Category Knives
Weight 97g (3.4 oz)
Material Micarta
Blade Steel 14C28N
Blade Length 3.03mm
Blade Shape Sheepsfoot
Lock Type Crossbar Lock
Opening Type Thumb Disc