Vosteed
Talarurus - Crossbar Lock (3.03" 14C28N Blade & Micarta Handle) - A2703
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Quick Verdict
The Vosteed Talarurus is a well-crafted mid-sized EDC folder featuring a 3.03" 14C28N blade with excellent corrosion resistance and hardness. The crossbar lock mechanism paired with ceramic ball bearings ensures smooth, ambidextrous operation. Its ergonomic micarta handle provides comfortable extended use, and the reversible pocket clip adds versatility.
What We Like
- 14C28N stainless steel offers good edge retention and corrosion resistance at this price point
- Smooth ceramic ball-bearing pivot with effortless crossbar lock deployment
- AmbidEXTROUS design with reversible pocket clip and dual thumb disk access
- Ergonomic micarta handle with finger choil and comfortable grip for prolonged use
- Quality components including stainless steel pocket clip and aluminum thumb disk
Considerations
- At 97g, it's slightly heavier than comparable sub-$80 options
- Limited color options with micarta only (black, blue, green)
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: A2703
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: Black
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: Green
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 Disk