XT1 Alpha
As we approach the one-year anniversary of launching Toor folding knives, we are happy to announce the arrival of our tenth (X) design in this category, the XT1.This full-size frame lock folding knife pays homage to the tactical and military foundation Toor Knives was built on and was designed in a collaborative effort between Connor Toor, Thomas Whard and Alfredo Garcia, all of whom are dedicated Toor team members.To achieve Connor’s goal of creating a pocketknife that could tackle the challenging tasks within tactical and military settings, the blade and handle had to be much larger than what is considered ‘standard’ in the marketplace, and an overall stronger locking mechanism was needed for heavier tasks like chopping and prying.The team designed a hardened steel lockbar insert with overtravel stop on the XT1, to reduce wear and tear on the blade lock interface – which also maintains lock longevity and creates a much larger surface area engagement, mitigating all open and closed bl