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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.
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WHEN IT COMES TO KNIFE MAINTENANCE, KEN ONION'S
FIELD STRIP IS ABOUT TO CHANGE EVERYTHING.
- MOXIE™
by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Outburst® Assisted Opening
- Fire Safe® Thumb Stud Actuation
- Black Corrosion Resistant Blade Finish
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- DIRECTIVE™ TANTO
by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Flipper Opening
- Black Oxide Finish
- Black Two Tone Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
- DIRECTIVE™ DROP POINT
by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Flipper Opening
- Black Oxide Finish
- Black Two Tone Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
- ENDORSER™
by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin
- Outburst® Assisted Opening
- Fire Safe® Thumb Stud Actuation
- Two-Tone G10 Handles