Designed by the fertile mind of the great Blackie Collins, the Shooter's Knife from Hoppe's is somewhat unique in the world of multi-purpose tools. It utilizes Zytel plastic for it's frame and liner lock, and features an array of drivers that fold from the side.
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Handles/Frame
The entire handle of the knife is molded from a single piece of Zytel polymer. Crisp checkering on both sides affords a secure grip. Despite the usual attitude one has towards plastic, the knife has a solid, well-made feel about it.
- plain-edge drop point knife blade, 3" long (78mm)
- 3/32" allen wrench
- 1/8" allen wrench
- 5/32" allen wrench
- medium phillips screwdriver
- medium flathead screwdriver
Locking Mechanism
The Shooter's Knife uses a liner lock to hold the blade open. Surprisingly, this lock is also molded from Zytel, pivoting on a stainless steel pin in the handle channel.
Other Features
At the far end of the knife, a set of knurled thumb nuts adjusts drag on the folding drivers.
Sheath
A flat "pancake style" woven nylon sheath was included with the knife. It utilizes a velcro closure.
Dimensions
- Folded length = 4.5" (115mm)
- Unfolded length = 7.5" (195mm)
- Thickness = .63" (16mm)
- Weight = 4.2 oz (117g)
Variations
None.
None.
More Info
- Original patent - awarded to Blackie Collins for "Folding Knife and Tool Device