Designed by Ed Van Hoy, the Snap Lock has been a hit since it earned Most Innovative Knife at the 2004 Blade Show. In this black and gold model, it brings a contemporary look while maintaining its functionality. Unlike most knives, it opens to the side and not the top, using a cam lever to push the sides out, allowing the blade to swing open and snap into place. The user's grip helps hold the blade in place until another push of the cam releases it for safe stowing. Thanks to the open design, it's not just visually striking, but also extremely lightweight.