Columbia River CRKT Ken Onion Shenanigan Folder, Black Tanto ComboEdge Blade, Aluminum Handle K490KKS

CRKT K490KKS Ken Onion Shenanigan Folder, Black Tanto ComboEdge Blade, Aluminum Handles. Custom knifemaker Ken Onion uses his form and function design prowess in the Shenanigan T folder, especially in the blade profile. This tactical knife version of the original utility work horse Shenanigan features a tanto blade shape that is purposely pointed for piercing, while having a high hollow grind ideal for a razor thin cutting edge. Blade actuation is quick and efficient with the use of the blade flipper. All blades are premium AUS 8 steel, black titanium nitride coated for heavy tactical use, non-glare, and corrosion resistant.

The Shenanigan T handle shape provides confident grip through nicely profiled palm swell, overall dimensional balance and a swept finger groove. A cold forged aluminum handle features texture checkering for non-aggressive, effective tactical grip.

This locking-liner folder design offers all of the tactical "tool" qualities you need--without drawing unwanted attention with its clean, sleek look.

Columbia River Knife & Tool - K490KKS Specifications:

• Open Overall Length:
  8.25 inches
• Closed Length:
  4.875 inches
• Weight:
  4.2 ounces
• Blade Length:
  3.25 inches
• Blade Thickness:
  0.119 inches
• Blade Material:
  AUS 8
• Blade HRC:
  58-59
• Blade Finish:
  Black Ti Nitride
• Blade Grind:
  Hollow
• Blade Style:
  Tanto
• Blade Edge:
  Combo w/Triple Point Serrations
• Handle Material:
  Cold Forged Aluminum
• Liner:
  420J2
• Lock Type:
  Locking Liner
• Carry System:
  1 Position Clip
• Made in Taiwan

About Ken Onion - "Though I have been a devout knife collector since childhood, collecting mostly production knives and anything else I could find, I was unaware of the custom knife industry until 1989 when I saw an issue of Knives Illustrated at a local drug store. From there I found a local knife maker named Stan Fujisaka and begged him to teach me. I made my first knife in November 1991 and have continued the craft since. While recovering from back surgery in 1996, I decided to try to design a folder that was easier to manipulate than what was available, and not a switchblade. The result was the first assisted opening knife I called "Speed Safe" After finding some information on the whole patent process and consultation from an attorney, I got my first patent, creating a whole new category of knives between manual and auto.