Vosteed
Thunderbird - Trek Lock Knife (3.25" Elmax Blade & Titanium Handle) - A0312
Quick Verdict
The Vosteed Thunderbird combines a 3.25" Elmax blade with a titanium handle and innovative Trek Lock mechanism, offering exceptional multi-deployment options including front flipper, back flipper, thumb hole, and fuller. The compound grind Tanto blade excels at piercing while the caged ceramic ball bearing pivot ensures smooth action. Premium materials and thoughtful design make this a standout EDC option.
What We Like
- High-quality Elmax steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance
- Innovative Trek Lock mechanism provides secure and intuitive operation
- Multiple deployment options including front flipper, back flipper, and thumb hole
- Premium titanium handle with comfortable ergonomics
- Caged ceramic ball bearing pivot for smooth and fast action
Considerations
- Proprietary Trek Lock may have a learning curve for some users
- Higher price point compared to similar EDC knives
Overview
Specifications
Model Number: A0313
Blade Length: 3.25" | 82.55 mm
Overall Length: 7.73" | 196.34 mm
Blade Width: 1.10" | 27.90 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.118" | 3.00 mm
Blade Material: Elmax
Blade Grind: Compound
Blade Style: Tanto | Harpoon
Blade Finish: Black Stonewash
Hardness: HRC 60±2
Handle Length: 4.48" | 113.79 mm
Handle Width: 1.17" | 29.72 mm
Handle Thickness: 0.472" | 12.00 mm
Handle Material: Titanium
Color: Black
Weight: 4.20 oz | 119.00 g
Opener: Front Flipper | Back Flipper | Thumb Hole | Fuller
Lock Type: Trek Lock
Pivot Assembly: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing
Pocket Clip: Reversible | Titanium
Carry Position: Tip-up
Knife Type: Manual Folding
Backspacer Material: Titanium
Backspacer Color: Black
Button Material: Stainless Steel
Button Color: Black
Designer: Yue
THE TREK LOCK
The Trek Lock (patent pending) is an innovation that perfectly combines multi-deployment options (i.e. thumb-hole, thumb-stud, front flipper, normal flipper) with a reliable & intuitive locking mechanism. No more thumbs in the closing path, always more ways to play with.The mechanism can reduce unintended unlock accidents.The knife is more than a cutting tool. You will enjoy using this intuitive, pleasant, ambidextrous innovation.
THE BLADE
The Thunderbird is equipped with a 3.25” Elmax blade with a compound grind. Elmax is a high-end stainless steel and is known for its excellent balance of wear resistance, corrosion resistance, toughness, and edge retention.Traditional Tantō has superior piercing performance, and the tip is further reinforced by a harpoon structure.Shallow compound hollow grind for slicing performance and edge stability.Straight fuller offers a sleek yet sophisticated appearance.
THE HANDLE
Two versions of Thunderbird for you to choose from, the gray titanium and the black titanium. Their clean and modern look complements your everyday style. Gray - Crafted with precision from high-quality titanium, the handle boasts an elegant gray finish. The blade on the gray version has a two-tone finish, brushed plus bead blasted finish takes the blade to the next level! Black - For those who appreciate both form and function, the Black Titanium with Frag Pattern delivers in spades. The handle features a striking black titanium finish with a distinctive frag pattern, adding a touch of edginess to your EDC collection.
Technical Specifications
8 specs Brand Vosteed
Category Knives
Weight 119g (4.2 oz)
Material Titanium
Blade Steel Elmax
Blade Length 3.25mm
Blade Shape Tanto
Lock Type Trek Lock
Opening Type Front Flipper, Back Flipper, Thumb Hole, Fuller