CRKT CR5500 K.I.S.S Framelock Folding Knife
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 helps in one-hand opening of the blade, and as we rotate the blade open, the frame lock snaps crisply in behind the blade to give a sound lockup. Moroever, the blade closes with one hand too, simply by releasing the frame lock.
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
SPECIFICATIONS OF CRKT CR5500 K.I.S.S FRAMELOCK FOLDING KNIFE
- Overall Length: 5.75 Inches
- Closed Length: 3.5 Inches
- Blade Length: 2.25 Inches
- Bead Blast Blade Finish
- Chisel Blade Grind
- Tanto Blade Style
- Handle Material: 420j2 Stainless Steel
- Lock Type: Integral Frame Lock
- Carry System: 1 Position Clip
- Overall Weight: 2.3 Ounces