A.G. Russell Knives

Lock mechanism invented by Charles Kain.

The sleek, natural look of Barry Gallagher's Glide Lock™ from Columbia River Knife & Tool® depends on two very modern technologies. The first is the lock, which relies on a sliding stainless steel mechanism hidden within one bolster. Slide the bolster out, and it creates a tang to rotate the blade open. Slide the bolster back and the blade is locked open. To close, slide the bolster out and rotate the blade closed with your index finger. Slide the bolster back to lock the Glide Lock™ closed. It's fast, lightweight, compact, and secure.

The other technology is the development of CPL composite, a material similar to that used in today's bowling balls. The swirls that result from injection molding resemble natural materials such as amber, jade, and mother-of-pearl. However, the CPL material is tougher, stronger, and lighter than those natural materials, and is used both on the Glide Lock ™scales and back spacer. The variegated swirls make each knife unique.

Available with CPL scales in a soft coral color, a brushed finish blade and vibratory finish bolsters and liners, or with a non-reflective black titanium nitride coating on the blade and liners for ultimate corrosion resistance and a dramatic gray/blue swirled pattern handle scales.

CRKT® Gallagher Glide Lock™ II Satin Finish/Silver-Blue Scales

With a 2-7/8" slim modified drop point blade. A newly styled handle with a swell at the butt end, along with the three holes increases ones ability to grip the knife. Diamond pattern stainless bolsters. Suggested retail is $49.99.

CRKT® Gallagher Glide Lock™ Black Finish/Gray-Blue Scales

CRKT® Gallagher Glide Lock™ Satin Finish/Coral Scales

The 2-7/8" spear point blade is high-carbon AUS-4 stainless at 55-57 Rc. Measures 3-1/2" closed and weighs 1.6 oz. Made in Taiwan. The Glide Lock™ (7410) has a suggested retail of $49.99, while the Glide Lock™ Ltd. (7415) is $59.99.