Michael Walker’s contributions to the knife industry are unparalleled, revolutionizing modern folding knives much like Michael Jordan redefined basketball or Wayne Gretzky dominated hockey. As the inventor of the Michael Walker LinerLock in 1981, Walker turned a crude 19th-century design into a cornerstone of contemporary knife engineering. His patented innovations, including a spring-loaded leaf that secures the blade open and a detent to hold it closed, transformed folding knives into reliable, one-handed tools.
 
This pre-owned Sprint Run knife pays homage to Walker’s legacy, featuring a ZDP-189 hollow-ground blade and a buffed carbon fiber handle. ZDP-189, a high-performance Japanese steel with 3% carbon and 20% chromium, delivers exceptional edge retention and toughness, making it a favorite among serious knife users. The blade's spine features a weight-reducing swedge and a thumb-friendly cusp for improved ergonomics, while its PlainEdge ensures precision cutting.
The handle’s carbon fiber scales offer a sleek and lightweight design, enhanced by a single liner that doubles as the LinerLock mechanism. Screw-together construction ensures durability, while thoughtful finishing touches—such as a lanyard hole and a tip-up, right-hand pocket clip—complete this exceptional knife.
 
Although pre-owned, this knife remains in excellent condition and continues to represent the cutting-edge craftsmanship and innovative spirit that Michael Walker brought to the knife world.
 
Specifications:
Overall Length: 6.19" (157 mm)
Closed Length: 3.63" (92 mm)
Hole Diameter: 0.47" (12 mm)
Blade Length: 2.63" (67 mm)
Cutting Edge: 2.38" (60 mm)
Blade Thickness: 0.09" (2.5 mm)
Blade Steel: ZDP-189
Handle Material: Buffed Carbon Fiber
Weight: 1.95 oz. (55 g)
UPC Code: 716104002160
 
Own a piece of knife history with this rare Sprint Run, celebrating the enduring legacy of Michael Walker’s transformative innovations.