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Old 09-13-2010, 01:16 AM
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Caswell EDX Prototype

Here are pix of the first EDX (one of 15 in the prototype batch).
It got plenty of pass-around time at G2 show in Vegas last weekend!
It was also the happy recipient of "Most Unique Design" award.

The EDX is a heavy-duty cutting tool with thick Titanium frame (each side is .220 near the pivot and tapers to about .140 toward the back.)
Blade length is 3 1/4 and .160 thick, bronze bushings.

The EDX introduces V 2.0 of the patent-pending In-Line Clip which, in this case, is ONE PIECE with the lockbar. As a result, the clip retracts when the lockbar drops into place to lock the blade, and cams out to deploy when the blade is folded.
There is a strong detent for open and shut positions, but the EDX be flicked open with ease by means of the large 7/16 titanium thumbstuds.

The EDX also features the new patent-pending "LockDown Pivot System."
This is a special pivot system that allow for fine blade adjustment like a standard pivot, but unlike a standard pivot The "LockDown Pivot" is tightened down hard to become a stand-off, or structural member of the assembly---not a loose screw as with other pivots. This is beneficial because it offers structural support/rigidity/strength at the pivot point, a big improvement over conventional pivot technology.

Because of the enhanced assembly rigidity and location of this rigidity, the LockDown opens up new design opportunities, such as on the EDX. The EDX features two pivots, front and back and no other stand-offs or fasteners. It would not have been possible to do this (and still have a superiorly rigid assembly) without the "LockDown".

In case you're wondering, the DataMatrix code on the back of the blade replaces the standard litany of marks you'd expect on a knife. It can be read with a standard laser reader, or with a smartphone and one of the better free datamatrix-reader aps. IN fact, you should be able to scan it right off the screen with your phone.
It reads:

Caswell Knives
EDX (prototype)
CMP154CM, Bos

I'm pretty sure this represents the first time Datamatrix has been used on a knife.

Anyway, Hope you enjoy.
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File Type: jpg EDXbackclosedscreen.jpg (120.6 KB, 18 views)
File Type: jpg EDXfrontclosedmat.jpg (61.0 KB, 16 views)
File Type: jpg EDXbackmat.jpg (50.5 KB, 15 views)


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