Thunderbird - Trek Lock Knife (3.25" M390 Blade & Topo G10 Handle) - A0306
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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 thumb in the closing path, always more ways to play with.
The mechanism can reduce unintended unlock accidents.
Knife is more than a cutting tool. You will enjoy using this intuitive, pleasant, ambidextrous innovation.
THE BLADE
M390 ensures an excellent balance of performance, 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
Laminate GT-Mascus (Topo G10 ) offers unique, lightweight, strong, and durable experiences.
All the edges and corners on the handle are well chamfered and polished for excellent ergonomics and comfortableness.
THE DETAILS
Skeletonized and nested liner. It strikes an optimal balance of strength and weight.
Dedicated brass/copper backspacer is for attaching lanyard and extra structural stability.
Purposefully placed jimping can gives you confident and secured control in adversary weather conditions or work environments.
This well-tuned deep-carry clip can be positioned for left or right-sided carry.
Specifications
Model Number: A0306
Blade Length: 3.25" | 82.55 mm
Overall Length: 7.73" | 196.34 mm
Blade Width: 1.10" | 27.9 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.118" | 3.00 mm
Blade Material: M390
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 mm
Handle Material: GT-Mascus
Color: Blue
Weight: 3.34 oz | 94.70 g
Opener: Front Flipper | Back Flipper | Thumb Hole | Fuller
Lock Type: Trek Lock
Pivot Assembly: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing
Pocket Clip: Reversible | Stainless Steel
Carry Position: Tip-up
Knife Type: Manual Folding
Backspacer Material: Brass
Backspacer Color: Yellow
Button Material: Stainless Steel
Button Color: Silver
Designer: Yue
Customer Reviews
My all time favorite knife =)
This is my go to fidget knife. I always have it on me anywhere I go. It's super nice to use and mess with.
Lightweight, sleek, very useful blade shape and three different ways of opening make this knife a pleasure to carry. Thanks Vosteed for another great one!
In my hand (tg9), the handle's feeling is very good, is such ergonomic.
The possibility of multi-deployment is an excellent feature.
The blade is well centered, without any play and have an excellent factory sharpening.
I haven't carried out very in-depth tests and therefore I cannot give a complete opinion on the steel, both in terms of hardening and resharpening, but for now I find it to be an excellent EDC knife (unfortunately, here in Italy, such carrying is not permitted).
In my opinion, excellent value for money.
Just received my thunderbird today 2/23/24 and i gotta say wow. the knifes ergonomics and size is completely perfect for my hands and at that perfect edc size. The multiple opening deployments, the beautiful topographic g10 (excellent quality btw), the sharp m390 with a very aesthetically pleasing blade shape, the brass backspacer, everything is almost perfect, so close to being a grail knife for me. The only gripe i have with this pocket knife is the lock on it. I will say it is better than the first generation thunderbird, but the ole spine whack test still defeats the thunderbird. I just cant justify carrying a knife with a weak lock. my suggestion would be to give it a crossbar lock, compression lock, or even a button activated liner lock. plunge locks are weak in general, some companies like protech get it right, but overall plunge locks are bottom of the barrel. This is especially a problem because this is one of those fidget knives and the lock is sure to grow weaker with all the fidgeting. This knife is so close to being perfect and its not too late. Please please please consider giving this knife a better lock on the 3rd version.
Customer Reviews
My all time favorite knife =)
This is my go to fidget knife. I always have it on me anywhere I go. It's super nice to use and mess with.
Lightweight, sleek, very useful blade shape and three different ways of opening make this knife a pleasure to carry. Thanks Vosteed for another great one!
In my hand (tg9), the handle's feeling is very good, is such ergonomic.
The possibility of multi-deployment is an excellent feature.
The blade is well centered, without any play and have an excellent factory sharpening.
I haven't carried out very in-depth tests and therefore I cannot give a complete opinion on the steel, both in terms of hardening and resharpening, but for now I find it to be an excellent EDC knife (unfortunately, here in Italy, such carrying is not permitted).
In my opinion, excellent value for money.
Just received my thunderbird today 2/23/24 and i gotta say wow. the knifes ergonomics and size is completely perfect for my hands and at that perfect edc size. The multiple opening deployments, the beautiful topographic g10 (excellent quality btw), the sharp m390 with a very aesthetically pleasing blade shape, the brass backspacer, everything is almost perfect, so close to being a grail knife for me. The only gripe i have with this pocket knife is the lock on it. I will say it is better than the first generation thunderbird, but the ole spine whack test still defeats the thunderbird. I just cant justify carrying a knife with a weak lock. my suggestion would be to give it a crossbar lock, compression lock, or even a button activated liner lock. plunge locks are weak in general, some companies like protech get it right, but overall plunge locks are bottom of the barrel. This is especially a problem because this is one of those fidget knives and the lock is sure to grow weaker with all the fidgeting. This knife is so close to being perfect and its not too late. Please please please consider giving this knife a better lock on the 3rd version.