Crosslock 180

oregon

oregon

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8 1/4 inches overall open, 3.6 ounces, drop point blade is all belly, pocket clip with tip down carry, 1994 mfg, rubber strip in middle of handle gives purchase, smooth teflon washers, adjustable pivot, jimping above and below the pivot, excellent lock up, lined lanyard hole, big enough and basic black handle plus anti-reflective blade won't give away your position when you wave it around wildly or otherwise. Disco.

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One of the most overlooked folders ever! A truly excellent knife.

I carried one daily from 1995 to 2008 and it never failed me, provided I did my part in keeping her sharpened.

I own several.
 
My first Crosslock.

To my eye, and I've always been attracted to this form, they resemble the Puuko scan. type knife. No guard to keep fingers off the cutting edge except skill and judgement. The over and under gimping provides a warning track for fingers, however. You can surround the big handle with a big hand for a secure grip.

Comes apart easy for cleaning via the pivot. I used small scissors to work the pin. Not sure what other tool is appropriate. Maybe circlip pliers. I suppose there is a special tool available.

I like the one blade Crosslock. Keeps it simple, compact and lighter that the double-bladed models of this frame.
 
oregon said:
Comes apart easy for cleaning via the pivot. I used small scissors to work the pin. Not sure what other tool is appropriate. Maybe circlip pliers. I suppose there is a special tool available.
Look for a "security" 1/4" hex bit set. I've seen them for about $10 with a bunch of the special bits. Handy to have.

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Ulster Knife Works, Ellenville, NY. 1940's. Some of those who have gone before us caught while performing their part in building the cutlery industry I take so much pleasure from. I've used this particular photo as a desktop background at times.
 
Nice!I loved that design,I have the crosslock hunter in camo with the guthook/saw combo,Its one of the best hunting knives going,and in such a small package too.I wish they had kept them in production,I loved every one i had.
 
The Crosslock is a knife pattern I've coveted for quite some time. I never figured that I would be so lucky as to find a prime specimen that didn't look like it had fallen from a tall cow's archipelago for only $19 delivered. I couldn't be more tickled. Like finding gold in them thar hills. Real wealth. Like gold.

ITE has some cool ones. Good stuff. Good taste.
 
The first one I owned was a crosslock solitaire,I remember it well,because i loved to flick it open with one hand,and it was smooooth,open /close was so easy.I remember it because i was playing with it and it bit me to the bone,my fault for playing with it,she was a sharp one!
 
The Crosslock is a great knife, I have been using mine for many years. Just be careful as the bladestop area is plastic and will give if too much pressure is applied. When mine gave in I drilled the frame and put a stop pin in as a blade stop. Were all the 180s made that way or was it just the early ones? The knife has and still does serve me well. It now has duty as one of my truck knives should I ever leave the house without an EDC :eek:.
 
I never had one fail,so i don't know if it is common,I used my hunter model very hard and it is still going strong.How did you do the pin?I'd like to see it.
 
Here are some pics. The repair work is crude as I did not have many tools at the time. Topped it off with super glue to make sure it stuck. It has been used hard at work and as a truck knife. Pretty sure I voided the warranty one this one.:D
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When was the Buck Crosslock first produced? I have a mint 1997 Limited Production 1997 ATS34 in the box. Knife is all metal, quite heavy looks like titanium or stainless steel. Much heavier than a 110. A single blade marked "Limited production 1997" and under that is ATS34. On the opposite side of the bladed is BUCK and USA. Any clues when the 180 was first made? Any info on mine? And finally a probable value? Thanks
 
The 180 made it's catalog debut in 1995 but some had to have been out before that because it was awarded "2004 overall knife of the year" by Blade Magazine.

As a non paying member, it's not allowed by the forum rules to request knife values. Not my rules, the forum owner's.
 
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