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Product Description
There's nothing like the real thing.
The Original K.I.S.S., with its Tanto-inspired blade and bead-blast finish, is the revolutionary high-tech statement by Knifemakers' Guild member and K.I.S.S. designer "Daddy K.I.S.S." Ed Halligan. It stands for "Keep It Super Simple." It's one honey of a knife, precision fine blanked for superior fit and smooth operation.
Like all folding knives in the K.I.S.S. family, Ed Halligan's unique two-piece construction features an integral frame lock, and a breakthrough design which seals the cutting edge against the handle.
A thumb stud is used to one-hand open the blade, and as the blade is fully rotated open, the frame lock snaps crisply in behind the blade to give a sound lockup. The blade can be closed with one hand, simply by releasing the frame lock.
The Original K.I.S.S. blade shape is Tanto-inspired—Chisel-Point grind on the front and flat on the backside—so that when the blade is closed onto its handle/frame, the precision fit effectively "seals" the cutting edge to the frame, even though it's exposed. Both Razor-Sharp and Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point Serrated edge grinds are available. Both blade and frame are 3CR13 stainless steel in a fine bead-blast finish.
The design of the K.I.S.S. series pocket/money clip permits them to be used in a variety of ways: clipped to the pocket; as a money clip knife; and with split-ring or lanyard, as a key chain knife.
In the wake of the success of the K.I.S.S., a flock of imitators has appeared; none offers the simple elegance of Ed Halligan's original design, and none offers the value of CRKT quality manufacturing. In fact, the more Ed's design is imitated, the better it looks.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 2.25" (57.18 mm)
Edge: Plain
Steel: 3Cr13
Blade Finish: Bead Blast
Blade Thickness: 0.11" (2.74 mm)
Grind: Chisel
Closed Length: 3.50" (88.82 mm)
Open Length: 5.75" (146.05 mm)
Weight: 2.2 oz (62.37g)
Handle: Stainless Steel
Style: Folding Knife with Frame Lock
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The original K.I.S.S. pocket folding knife, designed by Ed Halligan (view larger).
The Original K.I.S.S., with its Tanto-inspired blade and bead-blast finish, is the revolutionary high-tech statement by Knifemakers' Guild member and K.I.S.S. designer Ed Halligan. One honey of a knife, the K.I.S.S. ("Keep It Super Simple.") is precision fine blanked for superior fit and smooth operation. It can used in a variety of ways: clipped to the pocket, as a money clip knife, and with split-ring or lanyard as a key chain knife.
Integral frame lock seals the cutting edge against the handle (view larger). Like all folding knives in the K.I.S.S. family, Ed Halligan's unique two-piece construction features an integral frame lock, and a breakthrough design which seals the cutting edge against the handle. A thumb stud is used to open the blade with one hand. And as the blade is fully rotated open, the frame lock snaps crisply in behind the blade to give a sound lockup. The blade can be closed with one hand, simply by releasing the frame lock.
The Original K.I.S.S. blade shape is Tanto-inspired — chisel-Point grind on the front and flat on the backside — so that when the blade is closed onto its handle/frame, the precision fit effectively "seals" the cutting edge to the frame, even though it's exposed. This version comes with a razor-sharp edge, and both the blade and frame are 420J2 stainless steel in a fine bead-blast finish.
Designer Info
Ed Halligan "Big Daddy K.I.S.S." was the second noted knifemaker to work with CRKT. After 37 years as an aircraft technician with Delta Airlines, he founded Halligan Knives in Sharpsburg, Georgia, in 1985. He is the inventor of the K.I.S.S. (Keep It Super Simple) single-sided knife series, which has been widely copied, and has been translating his custom versions of it into CRKT production knives, which have proven to be exceptionally popular with knife enthusiasts and the general public.
Specifications
Blade Material & Finish 420J2 stainless steel, bead blasted Blade Style & Edge Tanto style with chisel-point grind and razor-sharp edge Handle Material 420J2 stainless steel Lock Mechanism Integral frame lock Dimensions Open length — 5.75 inches
Closed length — 3.5 inches
Blade length — 2.25 inches Weight 2.3 ounces About Columbia River Knife & Tool
Founded by Rod Bremer in 1994 and based in Oregon, Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) offers a broad line of sport, work, and professional knives and tools that are purpose driven designs. All CRKT knives and tools are built incorporating the most advanced equipment and production systems available. And the most innovative custom knife makers and designers in the industry have created CRKT knife, tool and accessory products.
5500 K.I.S.S. in the Dark 2.25-Inch Razor-Sharp Blade Knife
At a Glance
- Tanto inspired chisel point grind blade
- Unique flat backside to the blade so when closed it precisely fits onto the frame
- Can also be used as a money clip
- Designed by Ed Halligan
- Backed by a limited lifetime warranty
Can be used as a money clip (view larger). From the Manufacturer
K.I.S.S made by Columbia River Knife and Tool is a razor sharp folding knife and money clip. The Tanto inspired chisel point grind has a unique flat backside to the blade so when closed it precisely fits onto the frame not allowing it to cut anything even though the knife is exposed.
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