Who is Peace Neighbor and what is the Avalon collaboration?

Peace Neighbor is the design alias of Shawn Ashmore, who collaborated with Pro-Tech on the Avalon platform. The knurled aluminum grip texture is a signature element of this collaboration, distinguishing it from Pro-Tech's standard G-10 and milled aluminum handle offerings.

What is knurled texture and how does it compare to milled aluminum?

Knurling is a machining process that cuts a fine, repeating diamond or linear pattern into the metal surface — the same texturing used on tool grips and instrument knobs. Compared to deep-milled aluminum patterns, knurling provides consistent traction across the entire handle surface without sharp edges or aggressive jimping.

Why does the Avalon have dual thumb studs instead of a flipper?

Dual thumb studs give ambidextrous deployment without the wider closed profile a flipper tab can add. The design choice keeps the Avalon's silhouette clean while still giving left- and right-hand users equal access to fast, manual deployment.

Pro-Tech Avalon Peace Neighbor PN1101-GREEN — open, 4.25" CPM-MagnaCut stonewash drop point blade extended, shown outdoors

Pro-Tech Avalon Peace Neighbor PN1101-GREEN — open, blade and pivot detail, knurled aluminum handle, outdoor foliage background

Pro-Tech Avalon Peace Neighbor PN1101-GREEN — open, angled view showing dual thumb studs and deep carry clip, outdoor setting

Pro-Tech Avalon Peace Neighbor - 4.25" CPM-MagnaCut Stonewash Drop Point Blade, Knurled Green Aluminum Handle - PN1101-GREEN

SKU: PN1101-GREEN-N

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$285.00

Overview
Warranty Information
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Product Description

The Pro-Tech Avalon Peace Neighbor Design in knurled green is a collaboration build between Pro-Tech and designer Peace Neighbor (Shawn Ashmore) — a 9.25" full-size folder built around a knurled aluminum grip texture and a dual thumb stud deployment that gives the user a choice in how the blade comes out.

The blade is CPM-MagnaCut at 61–63 HRC — one of the strongest all-around performance steels available in a production folder, balancing edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance without the tradeoffs older powder metallurgy steels require. At 4.25" on a drop point profile with flat grind, the stonewash finish keeps the geometry clean and resists surface wear marking in daily use. This is a full-size working blade, not a compact EDC piece.

The handle is green 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum with a knurled texture — a fully machined grip pattern that provides traction without the sharper edges of jimping or deep milling. The button lock provides positive, secure lock-up with reliable disengage. The blasted finish black deep carry clip rides tip-up for right-hand carry, positioning the knife low in the pocket for minimal visual print.

Blade: 4.25" drop point, CPM-MagnaCut at 61–63 HRC, flat grind, stonewash finish, plain edge
Handle: Green 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum, knurled texture
Deployment/Lock: Dual thumb studs, button lock
Carry: 3.60 oz, tip-up right-hand deep carry, blasted black clip

Ideal for collectors who want a Peace Neighbor collaboration design in a full-size working folder. A strong choice for EDC users who want CPM-MagnaCut performance in a knife with a distinctive knurled grip texture rather than standard G-10 or milled aluminum. Works well for buyers building a complete Avalon color run who want the knurled green variant.

The Pro-Tech Avalon Peace Neighbor (PN1101-GREEN) ships same or next business day from Knifeworks in Columbia, Louisiana.

Warranty Information

Pro-Tech Knives warrants this knife to the original owner to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship. Covered: replacement parts and labor. Not covered: normal wear and tear, damage caused by neglect, misuse or abuse, failure to perform normal maintenance, natural handle materials, handle and blade finishes worn by normal use, blades harmed by improper sharpening or accidental damage, or non-factory modifications. All knives returned for warranty consideration must include $15 for return handling and postage plus a completed service request form. For warranty service, contact Pro-Tech Knives directly at protechknives.com.

Specifications

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Product Type	Folding Knife
Product Brand	Pro-Tech Knives
Item Number	PN1101-GREEN
Model	Avalon
Designer	Peace Neighbor
Overall Length	9.25 in
Closed Length	5.00 in
Blade Length	4.25 in
Blade Material	CPM-MagnaCut
Blade Hardness	61-63 HRC
Blade Style	Drop Point
Blade Grind	Flat
Blade Edge	Plain Edge
Blade Finish	Stonewash
Handle Material	Aluminum
Handle Color	Green
Handle Finish	Knurled Texture
Lock Type	Button Lock
Opener	Dual Thumb Studs
Clip Position	Tip-Up, Right-Hand Deep Carry
Clip Finish	Blasted
Weight	3.60 oz
Origin	USA
Blade Range	4-4.99

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Custom Field

Product Type Folding Knife

Product Brand Pro-Tech Knives

Item Number PN1101-GREEN

Model Avalon

Designer Peace Neighbor

Overall Length 9.25 in

Closed Length 5.00 in

Blade Length 4.25 in

Blade Material CPM-MagnaCut

Blade Hardness 61-63 HRC

Blade Style Drop Point

Blade Grind Flat

Blade Edge Plain Edge

Blade Finish Stonewash

Handle Material Aluminum

Handle Color Green

Handle Finish Knurled Texture

Lock Type Button Lock

Opener Dual Thumb Studs

Clip Position Tip-Up, Right-Hand Deep Carry

Clip Finish Blasted

Weight 3.60 oz

Origin USA

Blade Range 4-4.99

Product Reviews

Peace Neighbor x Pro-Tech — Knurled Green Avalon

Shawn Ashmore’s Peace Neighbor collaboration with Pro-Tech — knurled green 6061-T6 aluminum, CPM MagnaCut drop point at 61-63 HRC, Button Lock. Full-size 9.25” working folder. Made in Placentia, California USA.

CPM MagnaCut 61-63 HRC — Knurled Aluminum

Crucible particle metallurgy — edge retention, toughness, corrosion resistance without tradeoffs. Flat grind drop point at 4.25”. Knurled texture machined directly into 6061-T6 aluminum for traction without jimping. 3.60 oz.

Authorized Dealer — Full Pro-Tech Warranty

Knifeworks is an authorized Pro-Tech Knives dealer. Every PN1101-GREEN purchased here carries full Pro-Tech warranty coverage — buy with confidence from an authorized source.

Same or Next Business Day Shipping

In-stock orders ship from Columbia, Louisiana. Questions? Call 888-225-9775 — our team carries these knives daily.

Pro-Tech Avalon Peace Neighbor PN1101-GREEN: Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Pro-Tech Avalon Peace Neighbor knurled green CPM MagnaCut folder, answered by the Knifeworks team.

Who is Peace Neighbor, and what is their collaboration with Pro-Tech?

Peace Neighbor is the design alias of Shawn Ashmore, a knife designer who has collaborated with Pro-Tech Knives to produce the Avalon platform. The Avalon is a full-size folder built around a clean, functional aesthetic with an emphasis on handle texture — the knurled aluminum grip is a signature element of the Peace Neighbor design language. Pro-Tech brings their Placentia, California manufacturing quality to the collaboration: the same precision machining and Button Lock reliability that defines the Pro-Tech lineup, applied to Ashmore’s design intent. The PN1101-GREEN is the knurled green variant of the Avalon — one of the color configurations in the Peace Neighbor Avalon series.

What is knurled aluminum, and why is it used as a handle texture on the Avalon?

Knurling is a machining process that cuts a repeating pattern — diamond or linear — directly into the metal surface. On the Pro-Tech Avalon, the knurled texture is cut into the green 6061-T6 aluminum handle scales to create traction without the sharp edges of jimping (the scalloped notches on a spine or choil) or the irregular feel of deep milling. The knurl provides a consistent, all-over grip surface that is secure under load in wet or dry conditions while remaining comfortable through extended use. At 6061-T6 — the aircraft-grade aluminum alloy (heat-treated for maximum hardness with excellent strength-to-weight ratio) — the handle is both lightweight and tough enough to handle the full-size 9.25” folder's demands in daily carry.

Is the Pro-Tech Avalon PN1101-GREEN a manual folder or an automatic knife?

The PN1101-GREEN is a manual folding knife — it opens by thumb stud, not by spring or button actuation. The dual thumb studs allow the user to deploy from either the left or right side of the blade at the pivot. The Button Lock secures the blade open after manual deployment and releases for closing by pressing the button. This is different from Pro-Tech’s automatic knife lineup, which uses a spring-assisted push-button opening mechanism. No automatic knife legal restrictions apply to the PN1101-GREEN — it is legal in all jurisdictions where manual folders are permitted.

What steel is the Pro-Tech Avalon PN1101-GREEN made from?

The Avalon PN1101-GREEN uses CPM MagnaCut — Crucible’s particle metallurgy stainless steel engineered to simultaneously deliver edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance. At 61-63 HRC on a flat grind, the blade delivers strong edge performance in a working geometry: the flat grind from spine to edge maximizes slicing efficiency across the full 4.25” blade height, and the stonewash finish keeps the surface resistant to visible wear marking in daily carry. CPM MagnaCut at this hardness is one of the more capable steels available in a production folder at the $285.00 price point.

Where is the Pro-Tech Avalon made, and is Pro-Tech really made in the USA?

Yes — every Pro-Tech knife, including the Avalon PN1101-GREEN, is made in Placentia, California, USA. Pro-Tech Knives has manufactured in Placentia, California since the company’s founding and has never moved production offshore. This is not a "designed in California" or "assembled from imported parts" claim — Pro-Tech machines, assembles, and finishes every knife in Placentia. The PN1101-GREEN is a genuine American-made production folder with the manufacturing quality that Pro-Tech’s California facility is known for.

What are the full specifications of the Pro-Tech Avalon PN1101-GREEN?

Blade length: 4.25 in. Overall open: 9.25 in. Closed length: 5.00 in. Weight: 3.60 oz. CPM MagnaCut, 61-63 HRC, flat grind, drop point, stonewashed, plain edge. Green 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum handle with knurled texture. Button Lock. Dual thumb studs. Blasted black deep carry clip, tip-up right-hand. Designed by Peace Neighbor (Shawn Ashmore). Made in Placentia, California USA. $285.00. Knifeworks ships same or next business day from Columbia, Louisiana — call 888-225-9775 with any questions.

CPM MagnaCut 61-63 HRC · Flat Grind Drop Point · Stonewashed · Button Lock · Knurled Green 6061-T6 · Dual Thumb Studs · 3.60 oz · Peace Neighbor Design · Made in Placentia CA · Authorized Dealer

CPM MagnaCut. Flat grind drop point. Knurled green 6061-T6 aluminum. Button Lock. Dual thumb studs. 3.60 oz. Made in Placentia, California. Peace Neighbor x Pro-Tech — the Avalon in green knurl.

Knifeworks is an authorized Pro-Tech Knives dealer. The Avalon PN1101-GREEN ships same or next business day from Columbia, Louisiana. Questions? Call 888-225-9775 — our team carries these knives daily.

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