CRKT (Columbia River) Slip K.I.S.S. Folding Knife #5569A

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This is a discontinued by manufacturer, overstock item. In original box-brand new cute looking little pocket knife.Dimensions Open Overall Length 6 inches Closed Length 3.6 inches Weight 1.8 ouncesBlade Length 2.75 inches Thickness 0.11 inches Material 2CR13 Blade-HRC 51-53 Finish Satin Grind Flat Style Drop Point Edge PlainHandle Material 2CR13 Composite MaterialLock Type Slip JointAs the noted architect Mies Van Der Rohe said, "Less is more." And this Ed Halligan design is an answer to your request for a little less of his very popular K.I.S.S. ® knives. We had customers say, "How about a simple pocket knife version that uses a traditional slip joint? No frame locks, no clips. Just the lightest possible knife for everyday pen knife chores like opening packages and sharpening pencils." We told Ed what you wanted.Ed went away to his workshop in his usual quiet way, and one day a package arrived with the prototype of our Slip K.I.S.S. ® folder. The result is the lightest full-size K.I.S.S. knife yet. It has a 2.75-inch blade, but weighs in at only 1.8 ounces. Wow!Ed has removed everything but the bare essentials, and in the process he has solved some deceptively challenging design problems. For example, the classic slip-joint pocket knife usually has a steel frame with full-length brass liners. Ed minimized the stainless steel frame, read more