Pro-Tech Runt 5 Auto R5301-DF DAMA – Vegas Forge Damascus Wharncliffe Blade – Custom Del Fuego Orange/Red Anodized 6061-T6 Aluminum Handle Scales – Stainless Tip-Up Pocket Clip & Hardware – Mother of Pearl Push Button Automatic Folding Pocket Knife w/ No Safety | Sub-2” Blade California Legal Automatic | Made in California, USA

Everything that goes into making a Pro-Tech knife happens in California, USA. Originally begun by a former middle school teacher, David Wattenberg, the company now produces a huge selection of high-quality US-made knives and is one of the world leaders in the manufacturing of automatic pocket knives. From their Les George-collaboration SBR autos, to awesome Malibu flippers, to perfected camping fixed blades, Pro-Tech has many sharp things to offer for the everyday knife enthusiast. With minimalistic designs, the knives that come out of Artesia, CA all have incredible action, as their Malibu is known as one of the smoothest button lock flippers on the market, and all of their push button autos have a surprisingly snappy action.

All of Pro-Techs main-line knives are built with reliability and function in mind, and they also often collaborate with many of the knife worlds biggest designers to create highly sought-after custom made pocket knives featuring materials such as Damascus steel, “Mother of Pearl” push buttons, ivory and maple burl handles and more. Innovation is at the core of Pro-Tech’s custom shop, and all of their readily available products have some sort of characteristic that makes them unique. Manufacturing techniques such as CNC machining, laser cutting and wire EDM define the effort that goes into designing and creating each Pro-Tech. Limited runs of even their most production models ensure that quality control is at the core of Pro-Techs mission and we can confidently say that they have sent us a very low percentage of defected products in comparison to some the other brands we proudly carry (not that anybody else has sent us many defective products). At impressive price points, Pro-Tech knives are great for the everyday collector or somebody looking to get into the knife community. If you haven’t had the chance to own a Pro-Tech, now is the time. They often come out with brand new designs and models, so keep an eye out for something from this reliable US-based company that will suit your needs and style.

The Runt 5 by Pro-Tech is one of the most looked-for California legal automatic pocket knives, as it is tiny and disappears into your pocket, but is more than ready to go when its needed the most. Featuring Pro-Techs signature snappy side-opening auto action, the Runt 5 has a sub-2” blade featuring a high-flat grind to tackle all slicing tasks. A tight button-lock, as well as a slightly recessed push-button, gives you comfort of mind while carrying the Runt 5 as you can be sure that the knife won’t be going off in your pocket.

The 6061-T6 aluminum handle scales on the Runt 5 come in a variety of colors and are contoured to perfection, so that the just-over 3” handle fits comfortably in even the biggest of hands. Your index finger will subconsciously find the integrated finger notch/groove during use, while your thumb should comfortable rest on the jimped/textured section of the spine of the handle. These details allow you to have complete control over this little guy and gives you a solid amount of leverage over the knife, making it even more of a powerful tool.

As is the case with the Malibu, the Runt 5 comes equipped with either a Wharncliffe-shaped blade or a modified reverse tanto style. As of 2022, most-to-all of the production Runt 5s will come with the new and highly-beloved CPM Magnacut steel, which has come to the market as a solid all-around steel known to check all of the boxes such as toughness, wear resistance and edge retention. The Runt 5 comes with a tip-up pocket clip for right-handed carry.

This has got to be one of the slickest models of the Runt 5 that Pro-Tech has put out. The new custom “Del Fuego” anodized handle scales that they have begun this year are awesome, resembling flames or lava, showing just how “fire” this knife is (eye roll). This specific model Runt, however, comes with an absolutely stunning Vegas-Forge Damascus Wharncliffe blade. Paired with the Del Fuego anodized aluminum handle scales, outfitted with a limited mother of pearl push button, this little knife just rocks. If you’re able to get your hands on one of these, you may just never put it back down.

This is an automatic pocket knife with a blade just under 2” and no safety. Please research and be aware of your local knife laws before purchasing and carrying a pocket knife. SRKT is an authorized dealer of Pro-Tech products.

If you have any question about this knife or anything else we may have in stock, shoot us an email at nate@sawyerriver.com and/or trey@sawyerriver.com, or call us at 603-356-4155. Thank you for visiting our website and considering SRKT as your next knife dealer!

-          Nate & Trey Emerson

Specifications

Overall Length: 5.125” (130.18 mm)

Blade Length: 1.94” (49.28 mm)

Blade Width: 0.86” (21.84 mm)

Blade Thickness: 0.110” (2.79 mm)

Blade Material: Vegas-Forge Damascus

Blade Finish: Spider Web Damascus

Blade Style: Wharncliffe

Blade Edge: Plain

Handle Length: 3.16” (80.26 mm)

Handle Width: 0.81” (20.57 mm)

Handle Thickness: 0.44” (11.18 mm)

Handle Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum

Handle Finish: “Del Fuego” Orange, Red & Black

Opening Mechanism: Push Button Automatic

Lock Style: N/A, Button Lock

Pocket Clip: Tip-Up, Stainless

Hardware Finish: Stainless, Mother of Pearl Push Button

Other Features: California Legal

Weight: 2.1 oz. (59.53 g)

Made In: California, USA