{"id":12884,"date":"2023-09-15T16:18:35","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T20:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/?p=12884"},"modified":"2023-12-02T21:35:41","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T02:35:41","slug":"vosteed-racoon-knife-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/vosteed-racoon-knife-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Vosteed Raccoon Knife Review  | A Formidable Contender In The EDC Knife Game"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id12884_2712f1-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12884_2712f1-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12884_2712f1-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12884_2712f1-a9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12884_2712f1-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12884_2712f1-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12884_2712f1-a9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column12884_bbe5ab-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12884_bbe5ab-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12884_bbe5ab-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12884_bbe5ab-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12884_bbe5ab-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12884_bbe5ab-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12884_bbe5ab-1e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12884_bbe5ab-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12884_bbe5ab-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12884_bbe5ab-1e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Today, I am taking a hands-on look at the Vosteed Raccon. It is a<strong> standard folding EDC knife,<\/strong> but what caught my attention was the cross-bar lock and budget-friendly price. I want to know if these two things can actually be found on the same knife!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vosteed has only been on the market since <strong>2021<\/strong>, but has already made a splash with several other popular pocket knives, such as the <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rg135D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nightshade<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3sX6FCk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gator<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, both of which I also picked up for future reviews.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re shelling out your hard-earned bucks on a knife, you&#8217;re looking for reliability and function, not just a pretty face, and I think Vosteed nailed it here in the Raccoon. If you want to save some time, the Raccoon has a <strong>definite buy and thumbs up <\/strong>from me; as you can see, I own three of them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12884_5dfdb5-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12884_5dfdb5-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12884_5dfdb5-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12884_5dfdb5-e1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12884_5dfdb5-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12884_5dfdb5-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12884_5dfdb5-e1 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column12884_2e97ec-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12884_2e97ec-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12884_2e97ec-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12884_2e97ec-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12884_2e97ec-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12884_2e97ec-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12884_2e97ec-52{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12884_2e97ec-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12884_2e97ec-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12884_2e97ec-52\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/unboxing-the-vosteed-raccoon-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/unboxing-the-vosteed-raccoon-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/unboxing-the-vosteed-raccoon-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/unboxing-the-vosteed-raccoon-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/unboxing-the-vosteed-raccoon-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/unboxing-the-vosteed-raccoon-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/unboxing-the-vosteed-raccoon-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns12884_7293c8-dc{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns12884_7293c8-dc .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns12884_7293c8-dc\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12884_23c11a-0a.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn 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.kb-btn12884_23c11a-0a.kb-button{border-top-color:#555555;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#555555;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#555555;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#555555;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12884_23c11a-0a.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12884_23c11a-0a.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#ff9900;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#ff9900;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#ff9900;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#ff9900;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12884_23c11a-0a.kb-button{border-top-color:#555555;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#555555;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#555555;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#555555;border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12884_23c11a-0a.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12884_23c11a-0a.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#ff9900;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#ff9900;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#ff9900;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#ff9900;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn12884_23c11a-0a kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Pl7j4b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Shop On Amazon<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Unboxing &amp; Presentation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you\u2019ll notice about the Raccoon is its attractive presentation. Vosteed packages the Raccoon in a <strong>sturdy metal box <\/strong>emblazoned with its logo.&nbsp; I have made fun of knives before for the fancy box and stickers. I find it useless, but if you dig it, you will be excited to have another knife patch for your jean jacket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you get the box open, you see a small, black case that holds the knife safely inside. The front of the case has a soft surface that will attach to velcro on your outdoor bags, belt, or other gear.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After unzipping the case, you find the knife wrapped in a small plastic case to keep it even safer during shipping. The knife itself is compact and feels good in the hand once you take it out. Later, we\u2019ll talk about how well it deploys, locks, and handles, but there are a few other accessories that come in this container that show a strong attention to detail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-comparisons-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-comparisons-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-comparisons-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-comparisons-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-comparisons-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-comparisons-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-comparisons-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/489oVsa\" target=\"_blank\">Black Coated Button Lock<\/a> &#8211; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48fVhBG\" target=\"_blank\">Cross Bar Lock Brown Micarta<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ZnFdKe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Green Micarta Button Lock<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the bottom of the metal box, you\u2019ll find the instructions, which give pretty <strong>basic maintenance steps in four languages,<\/strong> as well as safety guidelines in English. It also includes <strong>warranty information <\/strong>in case you run into any problems. Surprisingly, it also includes a<strong> velcro Vosteed badge, a cleaning cloth, and a hilarious Old West card <\/strong>featuring a knife-bearing raccoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, none of these accessories are essential. The cleaning cloth is easily the nicest thing, but you could probably sharpen and lubricate this knife with any sharpening cloth. However, it\u2019s little things like these that make manufacturers memorable. If the knife is as good as the presentation, Vosteed is likely to go far in the industry with a strong blend of excellent design and effective balance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12884_511c3a-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12884_511c3a-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12884_511c3a-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12884_511c3a-4e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12884_511c3a-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12884_511c3a-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12884_511c3a-4e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column12884_7fe298-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12884_7fe298-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12884_7fe298-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12884_7fe298-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12884_7fe298-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12884_7fe298-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12884_7fe298-98{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12884_7fe298-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12884_7fe298-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12884_7fe298-98\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-blade-and-body.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-blade-and-body.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-blade-and-body-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-blade-and-body-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-blade-and-body-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-blade-and-body-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-blade-and-body-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Blade and Body<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vosteed Raccoon\u2019s body is <strong>utilitarian<\/strong>, with a <strong>black Micarta <\/strong>material holding the metal blade and control gear, as well as the belt clip. These all feel strong and durable, and the knife has a<strong> pleasing weight <\/strong>in the hand. That said, this isn\u2019t one of those knives that will wow you with looks. No, what matters most with knives is their blades and how well they work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The blade is about <strong>3.25 inches, <\/strong>which is just under half of the knife\u2019s <strong>overall 7.6-inch length.<\/strong> The 0.118-inch depth feels impressive, and the <strong>14C28N steel <\/strong>is impressive. This metal is the golden standard for knives thanks to its high resistance to corrosion and long life. Just as importantly, the blade has a good 3-to-1 ratio of length to height, that\u2019s critical for a utility knife.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This ratio gives the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3PDs78j\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vosteed Racoon<\/a> a <strong>strong balance,<\/strong> one that looks and feels <strong>well-proportioned <\/strong>and <strong>easy to use.<\/strong> The comfortable handle fits well into most hands and provides excellent control. With a nice diagonal cut on the plunge line, the blade narrows to the sharp end quickly and creates a <strong>compact and efficient knife design.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12884_ebd56b-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12884_ebd56b-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12884_ebd56b-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12884_ebd56b-d5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12884_ebd56b-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12884_ebd56b-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12884_ebd56b-d5 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column12884_3d1e1b-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12884_3d1e1b-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12884_3d1e1b-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12884_3d1e1b-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12884_3d1e1b-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12884_3d1e1b-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12884_3d1e1b-54{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12884_3d1e1b-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12884_3d1e1b-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12884_3d1e1b-54\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deployment-vosteed-cross-bar-lock-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deployment-vosteed-cross-bar-lock-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deployment-vosteed-cross-bar-lock-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deployment-vosteed-cross-bar-lock-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deployment-vosteed-cross-bar-lock-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deployment-vosteed-cross-bar-lock-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deployment-vosteed-cross-bar-lock-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deployment and Locking<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Color me impressed by the blade and presentation, even if the body isn\u2019t anything to write home about. How about the deployment and locking? In a utility knife like the Raccoon, you want and deserve a blade that deploys quickly, locks smoothly, and folds back into itself quickly. For example, when cutting rope, you want a knife that can get in and out of your way quickly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, the raccoon <strong>opens and closes quickly and has a slide-lock system <\/strong>that I know might make some readers groan. Before I review that, I want to say that the blade itself uses thumb studs on each side of the blade to make deployment easier. You shouldn\u2019t have to touch the blade itself when opening it. Even better, I found the<strong> thumb studs easy to use,<\/strong> and the blade deployed smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-knife-slidelock-system.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-knife-slidelock-system.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-knife-slidelock-system-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-knife-slidelock-system-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-knife-slidelock-system-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-knife-slidelock-system-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-knife-slidelock-system-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As for the slide-lock, I was happy. I think Benchmade was the first to have a <strong>cross bar lock,<\/strong> not 100% sure, but that is the style here so if you ever had a <em>Griptillian or Bugout,<\/em> you know how the lock works. This system isn\u2019t always well integrated with other knives, but it felt easy and effective with the Raccoon. Simply sliding the locking bar down unlocked the blade without any jerking or difficulty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frankly, it&#8217;s <strong>one of the best slide-lock systems <\/strong>I\u2019ve seen on a knife, and if more manufacturers hit this quality level, fewer people would complain. The thub studs for the lock stand way to proud of the knife scales. In a perfect situation they would be almost flush or slightly raised from the scales, but here they are quite a bit higher than they need to be. Not a deal breaker, but should be noted.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12884_07a694-2b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12884_07a694-2b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12884_07a694-2b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12884_07a694-2b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12884_07a694-2b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12884_07a694-2b > 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn12884_3a014e-2b.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#ff9900;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#ff9900;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#ff9900;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#ff9900;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn12884_3a014e-2b kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Pl7j4b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Shop On Amazon<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Performance&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In my field tests with the Raccoon, I was <strong>consistently impressed<\/strong> with how well it handled and cut. The <strong>ergonomic handle <\/strong>fits smoothly in both my hands, and the unlock button was smartly kept out of the way, minimizing the risks of accidental deployment. Even better, I found the simple blade design worked well for multiple cutting situations you would encounter in your daily grind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the sharp point was perfect for piercing through tough packages or puncturing sharp wood surfaces. The Raccoon slid through paper and cardboard with ease and even did reasonably well with thinner particle boards. Surprisingly, it even cuts through food well. As far as an <a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/edc-knife-discover-the-best-edc-knives-for-everyday-use\/\">EDC knife<\/a>, the Raccoon excels in all the needed categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, it was a great little knife to have around. No, it&#8217;s probably not going to take the place of your specialty knives any time soon. However, its excellent blade balance, smooth ergonomic design, and compact size make it an<strong> EDC pocketknife.<\/strong> I&#8217;ve used it to do everything from cutting the plastic bands off my kids&#8217; toys to cutting through ropes in my deer blind. That utility usage makes it a <strong>great all-around knife for general use.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12884_d5069d-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12884_d5069d-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12884_d5069d-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12884_d5069d-8f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12884_d5069d-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12884_d5069d-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12884_d5069d-8f alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column12884_fcffbc-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12884_fcffbc-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12884_fcffbc-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12884_fcffbc-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12884_fcffbc-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12884_fcffbc-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12884_fcffbc-50{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12884_fcffbc-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12884_fcffbc-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12884_fcffbc-50\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-knife-best-features.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-knife-best-features.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-knife-best-features-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-knife-best-features-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-knife-best-features-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-knife-best-features-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vosteed-raccoon-knife-best-features-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3t1VXu5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vosteed Raccoon 14C28N EDC Knife<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vosteed Raccoon more than lives up to the quality set by the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46cBv8b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Nightshade<\/strong> <strong>LT<\/strong><\/a> and perhaps even surpasses it. While the body itself is pretty basic, the quick deployment, finely balanced blade, sturdy Micarta scales, and easy deployment and locking make this an easy choice at just <strong>$60.<\/strong> I think that any serious knife nut will love this one.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you&#8217;re shelling out your hard-earned bucks on a knife, you&#8217;re looking for reliability and function, not just a pretty face, and I think Vosteed nailed it here in the Raccoon. If you want to save some time, the Raccoon has a definite buy and thumbs up from me; as you can see, I own three of them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":12987,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Vosteed Racoon Review | A Formidable Contender In The EDC Knife Game","_seopress_titles_desc":"Today I am reviewing the Vosteed Raccoon. This is my third Raccoon I picked up and love it as much as the rest. I wanted to check out their new cross bar lock version. 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