CRKT Ryan Plan B and Large Crawford/Kasper

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Hi Folks,
I just got back from the annual Society for Historical Archaeology Conference in Providence, R.I., which has nothing to do with knives, except that while there I discovered a really nifty little cutlery shop in the mall attached to the conference center. Wound up getting a CRKT Ryan Plan B and the Large semi - serrated Crawford/Kasper. Also, found some tough cloth which I just can't seem to find around here. Anyway, does anyone know what steel the Crawford/Kasper is made of, I know the Ryan is AUS 6M and so have given it several good coatings of tough cloth oil. I have wiped down the Crawford blade, but didn't actually have the right size torx wrench to get the scales off and coat the metal portion of the handle. Is this necessary? Also, how strong is the LAWKS system really?, this is my first folder with has one, and although it seems like a good idea, it also looks a little flimsy and prone to unexpected failure. So far they seem like great lil' knives, and I can't wait to actually cut things with them.
Lagarto

P.S. if anyone else was at that conference, please post something, maybe in the Commcenter I would like to hear other people's opinions of it. I thought it was a lot of fun.
 
The regular model's blade is AUS-6, the blade of the "Professional" (the one with an Aluminum handle) is made of AUS-8.

The LAWKS system is pretty secure, it won't let the knife close as long as you neither accidently disengage it nor manage to break it.
 
Aus6 or Aus8, all you need for either one of these knives is wash them off with soap and warm water, shake them off and dry them with a towel or something. Sometimes, I don't even go any further than shaking them dry.

The steels are about as stain resistant as 440B which is used around water a lot, and if looked after carefully, can be used in salt water or chlorinated water as well.
 
I've got one of the 1* series M-16's with a HORRIBLY weak liner lock that'll close if the wind blows, but if the LAWKS is engaged will remain plenty tight, so...I guess all things told it's a good secondary kinda lock.

Also got the Plan-B myself- think it's a cool lil' blade, Very quick to access when carried for reverse grip, and easy to live with. Was gettin' to where I carried that one around town on days that I didn't wanna deal with my Spydie Perrin. Actually, it'll probably be carried ALOT for the next few weeks or so while my Perrin is getting sent out for warranty purposes.
 
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