A.G. Russell Knives

The new CRKT® Yea-Go™ is a good example of the constant stream of ideas coming from handmade knifemaker Ed Van Hoy. It features both a new safe and fast-opening system, Ed's Arcuate Opening System (A.O.S.™) and an new instantly reversible pocket clip.

The A.O.S.™ makes use of an arced internal frame slot and a spring-mounted blade pivot, which together allow the blade to be opened instantly by just a flick of the contoured thumb disk. The locking liner crisply snaps into place. Opening is simply a matter of pressing down on the thumb disk and releasing it quickly with a slight forward flick, but the blade is safely stowed when closed. Casual pressure downward on the blade in the closed position does not cause it to open. One-hand closing is accomplished quickly and easily as with any locking liner folder.

The 3-1/8" modified drop point blade is premium AUS-8 stainless at 58-59 Rc. with a swedged top edge, high hollow grind, and seven holes to reduce the weight. The lightweight 6061 aluminum scales are hard anodized matte black, and are also liberally drilled and scalloped. The new pocket clip can be removed and reversed simply by sliding it out of the detented slot in either scale. Measures 4-5/8" closed and weighs 4.5 oz. Suggested retail is $79.99. Made in Taiwan.

CRKT® Van Hoy Yea-Go™ combo edge

CRKT® Van Hoy Yea-Go™ plain edge