Matthew Lerch

Location: Sussex, Wisconsin | Years Designing: 32

What happens when you cross art and mechanics? You get something that looks like Matthew Lerch. Trained initially as a jeweler/watchmaker, he progressed into manufacturing and tool making. Now he has a few patents under his belt for innovations, like the Fire Safe®, and has been honored with some prestigious awards including the Buster Warenski award. Matt views knives as functional art, as evidenced in his Moxie™ and Blade Show award-winning Endorser™ design.

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  1. ENDORSER™ ENDORSER™
    ENDORSER™

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    $60.00
    Rating:
    86%
    • Fast Opening: Outburst® assisted opening deploys the blade fast
    • Safe And Secure: Safety integrated thumbstud prevents accidental opening
    • Exceptional Grip: G10 handle provides exceptional grip in all conditions
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  2. SHRILL™ SHRILL™
    SHRILL™

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    Sale Price $59.99 was $84.99
    Rating:
    90%
    • Useful Utility: Classic blade shape provides proven utility
    • Strong And Visual: Resin infused fiber handle combines strength with visual appeal
    • High Quality: Durable, full grained leather sheath with clip
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    • Discontinued
    PINEAPPLE PINEAPPLE
    PINEAPPLE

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    $49.99
    Rating:
    80%
    • Flipper Opening
    • Stonewash Finish
    • Pineapple Inspired Hand Grenade Design
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  3. MOXIE™ MOXIE™
    MOXIE™

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    $60.00
    Rating:
    67%
    • Fast Opening: Outburst® assisted opening deploys the blade fast
    • Safe And Secure: Safety integrated thumbstud prevents accidental opening
    • Enhanced Protection: Black coating improves corrosion resistance
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  4. FLAT OUT™ FLAT OUT™
    FLAT OUT™

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    $48.00
    Rating:
    88%
    • Fast Opening: Outburst® assisted opening deploys the blade fast
    • Easy To Sharpen: High carbon stainless steel blade takes an edge well
    • Brute Strength: Frame lock utilizes a thick lock bar to secure the blade
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    • Discontinued
    FAST LANE™ FAST LANE™
    FAST LANE™

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    $69.99
    Rating:
    80%
    • Fast Opening: Outburst® assisted opening deploys the blade fast
    • Enhanced Protection: Black stonewash is durable and ages well
    • Exceptional Grip: G10 handle provides grip in all conditions
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  5. UP & AT 'EM™ UP & AT 'EM™
    UP & AT 'EM™

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    $48.00
    Rating:
    100%
    • High carbon stainless steel blade takes an edge well and is ideal for everyday carry
    • Flipper opening for fast blade deployment
    • Frame Lock provides secure lock-up of the blade
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  6. FULL THROTTLE™ FULL THROTTLE™
    FULL THROTTLE™

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    $56.00
    • Fast Opening: Outburst® assisted opening deploys the blade fast
    • Exceptional Grip: G10 handle provides grip in all conditions
    • Brute Strength: Frame lock utilizes a thick lock bar to secure the blade
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  7. LCK + LARGE LCK + LARGE
    LCK + LARGE

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    $48.00
    Rating:
    100%
    • Assisted Opening: Flipper deploys the blade fast
    • Smooth Opening: IKBS™ ball bearing pivot deploys the blade smooth
    • Strong And Lightweight: Glass-reinforced nylon handle is durable and lightweight
    • Easy Closing: Liner lock can be easily closed with one hand
    • Low Profile: Deep carry clip rides low in the pocket
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  8. LCK + TANTO BLACKOUT LCK + TANTO BLACKOUT
    LCK + TANTO BLACKOUT

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    $44.00
    • Assisted Opening: Flipper deploys the blade fast
    • Smooth Opening: IKBS™ ball bearing pivot deploys the blade smooth
    • Strong And Lightweight: Glass-reinforced nylon handle is durable and lightweight
    • Easy Closing: Liner lock can be easily closed with one hand
    • Low Profile: Deep carry clip rides low in the pocket
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  9. LCK + LCK +
    LCK +

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    $44.00
    • Assisted Opening: Flipper deploys the blade fast
    • Smooth Opening: IKBS™ ball bearing pivot deploys the blade smooth
    • Strong And Lightweight: Glass-reinforced nylon handle is durable and lightweight
    • Easy Closing: Liner lock can be easily closed with one hand
    • Low Profile: Deep carry clip rides low in the pocket
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    • Discontinued
    DIRECTIVE™ DROP POINT DIRECTIVE™ DROP POINT
    DIRECTIVE™ DROP POINT

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    $49.99
    Rating:
    80%
    • Flipper Opening
    • Black Oxide Finish
    • Black Two Tone Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
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    • Discontinued
    FIRE SPARK™ FIRE SPARK™
    FIRE SPARK™

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    $89.99
    Rating:
    86%
    • Outburst® Assisted Opening
    • Fire Safe® Thumb Stud Actuation
    • Locking Liner Safety
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    • Discontinued
    ARGUS™ ARGUS™
    ARGUS™

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    $130.00
    Rating:
    85%
    • Outburst® Assisted Opening
    • Fire Safe® Thumb Disk Actuation
    • Cold Forged Aluminum Handles
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    • Discontinued
    COBIA™ COBIA™
    COBIA™

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    $130.00
    Rating:
    100%
    • Outburst® Assisted Opening
    • Diagonal Cut Thumb Stud Deployment
    • Stainless Steel Handles
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    • Discontinued
    FOLLOW-THROUGH™ FOLLOW-THROUGH™
    FOLLOW-THROUGH™

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    $79.99
    • Stonewashed blade
    • Glass reinforced nylon handles
    • 2-position clip
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    • Discontinued
    FOLLOW-THROUGH™ WITH VEFF FLAT TOP SERRATIONS® FOLLOW-THROUGH™ WITH VEFF FLAT TOP SERRATIONS®
    FOLLOW-THROUGH™ WITH VEFF FLAT TOP SERRATIONS®

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    $79.99
    • Stonewashed blade
    • Glass reinforced nylon handles
    • 2-position clip
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    • Discontinued
    FOLLOW-THROUGH™ COMPACT FOLLOW-THROUGH™ COMPACT
    FOLLOW-THROUGH™ COMPACT

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    $69.99
    • Stonewashed blade
    • Glass reinforced nylon handles
    • 2-position clip
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    • Discontinued
    FOLLOW-THROUGH™ COMPACT WITH VEFF FLAT TOP SERRATIONS® FOLLOW-THROUGH™ COMPACT WITH VEFF FLAT TOP SERRATIONS®
    FOLLOW-THROUGH™ COMPACT WITH VEFF FLAT TOP SERRATIONS®

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    $69.99
    • Stonewashed blade
    • Glass reinforced nylon handles
    • 2-position clip
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    • Discontinued
    FOLLOW-THROUGH™ MODIFIED TANTO WITH VEFF FLAT TOP SERRATIONS® FOLLOW-THROUGH™ MODIFIED TANTO WITH VEFF FLAT TOP SERRATIONS®
    $79.99
    • Stonewashed blade
    • Glass reinforced nylon handles
    • 2-position clip
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    • Discontinued
    FOLLOW-THROUGH™ COMPACT MODIFIED TANTO WITH VEFF FLAT TOP SERRATIONS® FOLLOW-THROUGH™ COMPACT MODIFIED TANTO WITH VEFF FLAT TOP SERRATIONS®
    $69.99
    • Stonewashed blade
    • Glass reinforced nylon handles
    • 2-position clip
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    • Discontinued
    DIRECTIVE™ TANTO DIRECTIVE™ TANTO
    DIRECTIVE™ TANTO

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    $49.99
    • Flipper Opening
    • Black Oxide Finish
    • Black Two Tone Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
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    • Discontinued
    CARBINE CARBINE
    CARBINE

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    $29.99
    • Stonewash Finish
    • Full Tang Handle
    • Glass Reinforced Nylon Sheath
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    • Discontinued
    OVER-BORE™ OVER-BORE™
    OVER-BORE™

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    $29.99
    Rating:
    80%
    • Stonewash Stainless Steel Handle
    • Thumb Stud Opening
    • Frame Lock
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    • Discontinued
    TRAJECTORY™ TRAJECTORY™
    TRAJECTORY™

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    $49.99
    • OutBurst® Assisted Opening
    • Frame Lock
    • Stainless Steel Handle
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    • Discontinued
    LCK - RUGER EDITION LCK - RUGER EDITION
    LCK - RUGER EDITION

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    $49.99
    Rating:
    80%
    • Flipper opening for fast blade deployment
    • Locking Liner for Secure Lock-Up of the Blade
    • Glass Reinforced Nylon Handle
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    • Discontinued
    RTD RTD
    RTD

    by Matthew Lerch, Sussex, Wisconsin

    $89.99
    Rating:
    100%
    • Field Strip Technology
    • Locking Liner
    • Flipper Opening
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