Vosteed Raccoon Crossbar Lock CF A0530

The Vosteed Raccoon Crossbar Lock CF is a compact powerhouse that blends modern materials and pragmatic design into a carry-ready folder that’s built to be used. The 3.25" Nitro-V stainless drop point blade comes with a black coating that reduces glare and hides wear while the broad, well-ground profile gives you a lot of usable edge for slicing, prying, and everyday tasks. Deployment is positive and deliberate via the orange aluminum thumb stud — bright enough to see fast in low light but small enough to avoid snagging when it’s riding in the pocket.

Mechanically, the crossbar lock system gives you a simple, slam-shut confidence under load. It locks up solid and disengages cleanly when you want to close it, which makes the Raccoon feel stiffer and more secure than a lot of mid-priced folders. The balance between the blade and handle is tuned for control: the blade’s geometry favors a predictable cutting arc while the handle stays planted in your hand when you need to drive the edge through tougher materials.

The handle itself is black carbon fiber — lightweight, tactile, and visually striking — and it’s paired with a tip-up pocket clip for practical everyday carry. Carbon fiber keeps the overall weight down without sacrificing strength or style, and the textured finish makes slippery hands less of a factor during heavy work. Built to a 7.6" overall length and tipping the scales at 3.31 ounces, this knife is large enough to get real tasks done but small enough to carry comfortably all day.

Nitro-V stainless adds a modern stainless option to the Raccoon’s toolkit: it takes a good edge, resists corrosion in normal use, and stands up to routine sharpening without drama. The black finish on the blade plus the orange thumb stud give the knife a purposeful, tactical look without being over the top.

Whether you’re cutting cordage, opening boxes, or using it as a dependable EDC workhorse, the Vosteed Raccoon Crossbar Lock CF is made to be a daily companion — unfussy, mechanically confident, and built from materials that give you performance where it counts. For users who want a strong, controllable blade, a secure lockup, and a lightweight carbon fiber handle, this model checks those boxes cleanly. Wikipedia

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