Greg from Columbia River has achieved a new level of performance in the production version of his M1® design, With a unique blade grind, asymmetrical contoured frame, deeply textured scales and a "Mako Flipper" blade guard, all aimed at improving grip and cutting power.
The Lightfoot M1 is a Tanto shape with a custom-style hollow grind, slight belly and recurve and a hint of a drop point. The false degree on the spine improves penetration while maintaining strength. The blade is a premium AUS 8 stainless steel with titanium nitride non-reflective coating for superior corrosion resistance.
To aid grip, there are aggressive friction grooves on the thumb ramp and the Mako Flipper, which is a sleek blade guard when open. The flipper and dual checkered thumb studs allow fast opening with either hand.
Columbia River uses a heavy-duty open version of their InterFrame build, with dual 420J2 stainless steel liners, one locking, and custom injection-molded contoured Zytel® scales textured with a special "operator's grip," hexagonal pattern. The entire handle "package" is designed for maximum comfort and grip.
The M1 is assembled with stainless steel spacers and Torx® fasteners, and Teflon® bearings are at the blade pivot, standard or Columbia River Knifes and Tools locking liner folders.
The Unusual "padded clip" design is heavy and wide belting and gear as well as in the pocket. The four-position stainless steel clip is removable, and gives the option of tip-up or tip down carry, left or right. The patented Lake And Walker Knife Safety (LAWKS®) makes the M1 folder a virtual fixed blade when actuated.
- Desert tan and blade frame
- Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point Serrated Cutting Edge
- Blade Length: 3.125 in.
- Blade Thickness: 0.13 in.
- Steel: AUS 8
- Handle Length: 4.5 in.
- Overall Length (Open): 7.625 in.
- Weight: 5.8 oz.
