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Matthew Lerch
Location: Sussex, Wisconsin | Years Designing: 32
What happens when you cross art and mechanics? You get something that looks like Matthew Lerch. Trained initially as a jeweler/watchmaker, he progressed into manufacturing and tool making. Now he has a few patents under his belt for innovations, like the Fire Safe®, and has been honored with some prestigious awards including the Buster Warenski award. Matt views knives as functional art, as evidenced in his Moxie™ and Blade Show award-winning Endorser™ design.
clean. cut.
WHEN IT COMES TO KNIFE MAINTENANCE, KEN ONION'S
FIELD STRIP IS ABOUT TO CHANGE EVERYTHING.
clean. cut.
WHEN IT COMES TO KNIFE MAINTENANCE, KEN ONION'S
FIELD STRIP IS ABOUT TO CHANGE EVERYTHING.-
- Discontinued
CARBINEby Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Stonewash Finish
- Full Tang Handle
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Sheath
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- Discontinued
OVER-BORE™by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Stonewash Stainless Steel Handle
- Thumb Stud Opening
- Frame Lock
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- Discontinued
TRAJECTORY™by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- OutBurst® Assisted Opening
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handle
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- Discontinued
LCK - RUGER EDITIONby Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Flipper opening for fast blade deployment
- Locking Liner for Secure Lock-Up of the Blade
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handle
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- Discontinued
RTDby Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Field Strip Technology
- Locking Liner
- Flipper Opening
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MOXIE™by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Outburst® Assisted Opening
- Fire Safe® Thumb Stud Actuation
- Black Corrosion Resistant Blade Finish
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FLAT OUT™by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Outburst® spring assisted opening deploys the blade smooth and fast
- High carbon stainless steel blade takes an edge well and is ideal for everyday carry
- Frame Lock provides secure lock-up of the blade
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FAST LANE™by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Outburst® spring assisted opening deploys the blade smooth and fast
- Black stonewash finish improves corrosion resistance, reduces glare, and masks wear
- G10 handles provide exceptional grip in all weather conditions
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UP & AT 'EM™by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- High carbon stainless steel blade takes an edge well and is ideal for everyday carry
- Flipper opening for fast blade deployment
- Frame Lock provides secure lock-up of the blade
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FULL THROTTLE™by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Outburst® Spring Assisted Opening Deploys the Blade Smooth and Fast
- G10 Handle Provides Exceptional Grip in All Weather Conditions
- Frame Lock Secures the Blade in the Open Position
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- New
LCK + LARGEby Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Assisted Opening: Flipper deploys the blade fast
- Smooth Opening: IKBS™ ball bearing pivot deploys the blade smooth
- Strong And Lightweight: Glass-reinforced nylon handle is durable and lightweight
- Easy Closing: Liner lock can be easily closed with one hand
- Low Profile: Deep carry clip rides low in the pocket
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- New
LCK + TANTO BLACKOUTby Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Assisted Opening: Flipper deploys the blade fast
- Smooth Opening: IKBS™ ball bearing pivot deploys the blade smooth
- Strong And Lightweight: Glass-reinforced nylon handle is durable and lightweight
- Easy Closing: Liner lock can be easily closed with one hand
- Low Profile: Deep carry clip rides low in the pocket
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- New
- Coming Soon
LCK +by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Assisted Opening: Flipper deploys the blade fast
- Smooth Opening: IKBS™ ball bearing pivot deploys the blade smooth
- Strong And Lightweight: Glass-reinforced nylon handle is durable and lightweight
- Easy Closing: Liner lock can be easily closed with one hand
- Low Profile: Deep carry clip rides low in the pocket
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DIRECTIVE™ TANTOby Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Flipper Opening
- Black Oxide Finish
- Black Two Tone Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
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DIRECTIVE™ DROP POINTby Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Flipper Opening
- Black Oxide Finish
- Black Two Tone Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
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- Discontinued
PINEAPPLEby Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Flipper Opening
- Stonewash Finish
- Pineapple Inspired Hand Grenade Design
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FIRE SPARK™by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Outburst® Assisted Opening
- Fire Safe® Thumb Stud Actuation
- Locking Liner Safety
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ENDORSER™by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Outburst® Assisted Opening
- Fire Safe® Thumb Stud Actuation
- Two-Tone G10 Handles
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SHRILL™by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Dual Edge Titanium Nitride Finish Blade
- Polished Resin Infused Fiber Handle Overlays
- High Quality Leather Sheath w/Boot Clip
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- Discontinued
ARGUS™by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Outburst® Assisted Opening
- Fire Safe® Thumb Disk Actuation
- Cold Forged Aluminum Handles
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- Discontinued
COBIA™by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Outburst® Assisted Opening
- Diagonal Cut Thumb Stud Deployment
- Stainless Steel Handles
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- Discontinued
FOLLOW-THROUGH™by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Stonewashed blade
- Glass reinforced nylon handles
- 2-position clip
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- Discontinued
FOLLOW-THROUGH™ WITH VEFF FLAT TOP SERRATIONS®by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Stonewashed blade
- Glass reinforced nylon handles
- 2-position clip
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- Discontinued
FOLLOW-THROUGH™ COMPACTby Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Stonewashed blade
- Glass reinforced nylon handles
- 2-position clip
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- Discontinued
FOLLOW-THROUGH™ COMPACT WITH VEFF FLAT TOP SERRATIONS®by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Stonewashed blade
- Glass reinforced nylon handles
- 2-position clip
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- Discontinued
FOLLOW-THROUGH™ MODIFIED TANTO WITH VEFF FLAT TOP SERRATIONS®by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Stonewashed blade
- Glass reinforced nylon handles
- 2-position clip
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- Discontinued
FOLLOW-THROUGH™ COMPACT MODIFIED TANTO WITH VEFF FLAT TOP SERRATIONS®by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Stonewashed blade
- Glass reinforced nylon handles
- 2-position clip