Ankylo - Vanchor lock (3.18" Elmax Blade & Aluminum Handle) - A1910
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SWISH! OPEN THE JOY!
VANCHOR LOCK
The Ankylo is our first knife design featuring the innovative Vanchor lock mechanism. This 2-in-1 system combines a pivot and button, allowing for an effortlessly magical way to close the knife.
The Vanchor lock integrates a magnetic connector and a robust lock plate, working together to ensure both stability and reinforcement. Additionally, the lock's design guarantees that the pivot/button remains recessed, regardless of the lock's engagement, for seamless operation and a sleek appearance.
HIGH PERFORMANCE
The Ankylo is powerdered by a 3.18" Bohler Elmax Blade. The Elmax steel is a well-rounded blade material that combines excellent edge retention, high wear resistance, good corrosion resistance, high toughness, and ease of sharpening.
ERGONOMIC HANDLE
The Handles are made from 6061 Aerospace Grade Aluminum. They offer a great strength-to-weight ratio, and we did tons of tests to find the most comfortable handle shape for you. To take the ergonomics to the next level, all corners of the handle are double CNC chamfered.
REVERSIBLE CLIP
A reversible clip allows both right-handed and left-handed users to enjoy the knife. It also comes with a filler tap that can cover the non-clip side. This added feature enhances the aesthetics and acts as a protective barrier against dirt, dust, or other debris.
BACK STORY
In short, we love knives, and we love making knives for you. we always want to create fun, unique, and functional knives for you. Through our daily discussions and interactions with Vosteedians, we got the idea that you want a knife that is:
A pivot with DOUBLE functions, Pivot = Button
A knife with a NEW lock mechanism
A knife with tons of FUN factors
A knife with a COMFORTABLE design
A knife with a SECURED lock-up
After almost 27 months of hard-working, head-scratching, coffee, and beers, the Ankylo is finally ready to roam on the knife horizon! It's our most sincere wish that our Patented V-anchor lock Ankylo can bring joy to you, and put a big smile on your face.
Specifications
Model Number: A1910
Blade Length: 3.18" | 80.90 mm
Overall Length: 7.75" | 196.90 mm
Blade Width: 1.22" | 31.00 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.134" | 3.40 mm
Blade Material: Elmax
Blade Grind: Flat
Blade Style: Reverse Tanto
Blade Finish: Satin
Hardness: HRC 60±2
Handle Length: 4.57" | 116.00 mm
Handle Width: 1.06" | 27.00 mm
Handle Thickness: 0.563" | 14.30 mm
Handle Material: Aluminum
Color: Gray
Weight: 4.76 oz | 135.00 g
Opener: Front Flipper | Back Flipper | Thumb Hole
Lock Type: Vanchor Lock
Pivot Assembly: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing
Pocket Clip: Reversible | Stainless Steel
Carry Position: Tip-up
Knife Type: Manual Folding
Designer: Yue
Customer Reviews
I love this lock. Aside from being "finger safe," it seats the locked position with a solid ka-CHUNK that resounds with confidence. I am not a front flipper, but I do like all of the different deployment options because tools are meant to useful, and really good tools (like the Ankylo) are easily accessed for use. The ergos are comfortable, and I like the blade shape for my regular tasks. This is my favorite EDC, and given the durability, will be for some time to come.
I have a fairly extensive knife collection, and this knife is my favorite folding knife, by far. The knife steel is fantastic (haven't had to strop/hone it since I got it, and I use it often), the scales are excellent, and it has a beautiful overall design. Every deployment method works perfectly and the button/liner lock is genius!
The only thing that I would add/change on this knife is that I REALLY wish it came with a back spacer like the Psyop, but maybe they'll add that in for later releases like they did with the Hedgehog (I'll be one of the first to order one if they do).
I really think this is a great knife and it blows my mind that it only costs $170, that's why I own 3 of them!
merci
Solid knife, good lock. Action is very stiff. This makes both the front flipper and back flipper difficult to use. The back flipper is small. A little bigger would help. Hopefully it brakes in more over time.
My experience with this purchase was not good at all. Most important issue was customer service needs A HUGE improvement! Only contact method I could use was email. It took a few days to get a response and then they only answer one email per day. Phone contact was an international phone number, that I could not use due to my phone plan. Even their Instagram you must wait on acceptance for communication. I had an issue with the Ankylo lock button falling off and would not stay back on. It is super frustrating to spend almost $200 on a pocket knife to not be able to use it and then spend 2 weeks trying to resolve it with little communication. Vosteed will help but not in a timely manner. I returned due to button issue and functional issues. The front flipper did not work well with my hands. When flipping the blade back the back flipper hits the inside of my index finger. It is not a natural flip. I own 5 other front flipper knives that don't have this problem. Design in theory are great but functionality did not work. Fit and finish was great except for the button issue. I see Vosteed being great if they can fix the customer service issue. QC issues happen to all companies but as a paying customer, I want to have confidence that my issue will be taken care of in a timely manner. In 2024 with all the communication we have this should not be an issue. I love what Vosteed is putting out but because of my experience will always hesitate to purchase again. Hope this helps.
Customer Reviews
I love this lock. Aside from being "finger safe," it seats the locked position with a solid ka-CHUNK that resounds with confidence. I am not a front flipper, but I do like all of the different deployment options because tools are meant to useful, and really good tools (like the Ankylo) are easily accessed for use. The ergos are comfortable, and I like the blade shape for my regular tasks. This is my favorite EDC, and given the durability, will be for some time to come.
I have a fairly extensive knife collection, and this knife is my favorite folding knife, by far. The knife steel is fantastic (haven't had to strop/hone it since I got it, and I use it often), the scales are excellent, and it has a beautiful overall design. Every deployment method works perfectly and the button/liner lock is genius!
The only thing that I would add/change on this knife is that I REALLY wish it came with a back spacer like the Psyop, but maybe they'll add that in for later releases like they did with the Hedgehog (I'll be one of the first to order one if they do).
I really think this is a great knife and it blows my mind that it only costs $170, that's why I own 3 of them!
merci
Solid knife, good lock. Action is very stiff. This makes both the front flipper and back flipper difficult to use. The back flipper is small. A little bigger would help. Hopefully it brakes in more over time.
My experience with this purchase was not good at all. Most important issue was customer service needs A HUGE improvement! Only contact method I could use was email. It took a few days to get a response and then they only answer one email per day. Phone contact was an international phone number, that I could not use due to my phone plan. Even their Instagram you must wait on acceptance for communication. I had an issue with the Ankylo lock button falling off and would not stay back on. It is super frustrating to spend almost $200 on a pocket knife to not be able to use it and then spend 2 weeks trying to resolve it with little communication. Vosteed will help but not in a timely manner. I returned due to button issue and functional issues. The front flipper did not work well with my hands. When flipping the blade back the back flipper hits the inside of my index finger. It is not a natural flip. I own 5 other front flipper knives that don't have this problem. Design in theory are great but functionality did not work. Fit and finish was great except for the button issue. I see Vosteed being great if they can fix the customer service issue. QC issues happen to all companies but as a paying customer, I want to have confidence that my issue will be taken care of in a timely manner. In 2024 with all the communication we have this should not be an issue. I love what Vosteed is putting out but because of my experience will always hesitate to purchase again. Hope this helps.