Bob Kasper, writer and knife expert, has a very clear vision of what must go into an effective tactical knife and what must not. Period. Working with custom knife maker and Knifemakers' Guild member Pat Crawford to translate his ideas into a folder, the two came up with the ultimate custom folding knife. CRKT have slavishly translated every dimension and specification into a very affordable robust folder. In addition, CRKT have added the patented Lake And Walker Knife Safety (LAWKS") to provide lock security under extreme use.
Construction is an extremely heavy duty build, with the thickest stainless steel liners we have ever used. The result is an authoritative feel, with perfect balance at the deep index finger choil.
The handle shape is classic Kasper profile, ample without being cumbersome. The textured black Zytel scales are flat with no swell so.the knife won't feel bulky in the pocket. The thumb scallop on the left scale acts as an index point for the initial grip and is also a ramp leading down to the thumb stud, which helps the index finger secure a more positive grip. The thumb ramp has friction grooves, to ensure thumb purchase under slippery conditions. The blade is a stout, modified clip point of AUS 6M stainless steel, double hollow ground and bead blast finished to cut reflectivity. Both Razor-Sharp and Combination Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point serrated blades are available. The thumb ramp features double thumb studs for ambidextrous use.
Construction is CRKTs industry-leading Mirage build: 420 J2 double stainless steel liners, 6061 T6 hard anodized aluminum back spacer, Torx fasteners and Teflon beatings for buttery smooth opening and closing. The black, Teflon plated pocket clip is mounted on the leading edge of the handle, resulting in a low-in-the-pocket storage.
