When I was serving in the US Navy, the small arms on the submarines I was attached to included the M1911A1 .45 ACP pistol, .45 ACP Line Throwing Gun, M14 rifle and 12 gauge shotgun. I qualified on all the weapons but I really loved the pistol. I did very well with it too. I won a shooting competition for my ship against all the other ships in the sub group (I know, that and $5.00 will get you a cup of tea from Starbucks). But those who have fired a Navy .45 know what a great weapon it is. To comemmorate this legendary handgun, Foster Knives has designed a beautiful folding knife that resembles the1911. I just got mine but I have no camera so you'll have to settle for this photo:


· Inspired by the most popular pistol
in the world, the 1911
· Premium 154CM blade
· Titanium Liner
· Lake-Walker Safety Lock
· Machined aluminum handles
· Genuine rosewood grips
· Stainless steel pocket clip
· Checkered thumb stud
· One-hand opening
· Two Models Available -Standard
  • <LI class=specnorm>Checkered cocobolo grips
  • Black hard-anodized handle
-Custom
  • <LI class=specnorm>Checkered cocobolo grips
  • Matte electroless nickel finish handle

1911 FOLDER

Product Specifications:
Blade Length: 4"
Overall Length: 9"
Weight: 5.7oz
Blade Material: 154CM
Rockwell: 58-60Rc
Handle Material: Machined Aluminum
Handle Finish: Black Anodized (Standard)
Electroless Nickel (Custom)
Scales: checkered rosewood




Part# 1911FB
Black laminate grips
Blackened 154CM stainless steel blade
Blackened stainless steel hardware
If the grip shape is good enough for the most popular pistol in the world, it's certainly good enough for a carry knife. Inspired by the famous design of John M. Browning, the 1911 Folder is the perfect compliment to America's favorite sidearm and a superb knife in its own right.

The 154CM blade is heat and cryogenically treated for maximum durability and edge retention. The checkered thumbstuds on both sides of the blade allow for instant opening in an emergency or for convenience. This one-hand opening knife has a pocket clip for maximum versatility. The handle is made from machined aluminum. The handles are hard-coat anodized a matte black (Standard Model) or plated with electroless nickel (Custom Model). Both models have checkered rosewood grips adding classic appeal and a secure grip.

Now available, the 1911 Folder is proudly made in Oregon USA and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

The one I got resembles the left hand photo but there is something very special about mine. It is a double-action folder.


A "double action" folder is a knife that can be opened manually (in this case with the thumb stud which looks just like the magazine release on the pistol) but is also a switchblade with a cleverly hidden release mechanism. Just slide the beautifully checkered left hand cocobolo scale toward the back of the knife and the four inch blade fires out and lock up with great authority.

Anyone who loves that great old .45 pistol would be proud to have this very well made Foster knife. There are many configurations so if you don't want the double action, you can save some cash by getting the manual folder.

Lake-Walker
Safety Lock

The Patented Lake-Walker safety lock prevents accidental disengagement of the liner. Once the knife is open, simply push the safety button forward. This positions a locking plate into the recess where the liner spring rests when the knife is closed. This physically prevents the liner from unlocking the blade. Developed by Ron Lake and Michael Walker, FOSTER Knives is one of the few companies allowed to use this truly innovative design.