- Fast Opening: IKBS ball bearing pivot deploys the blade fast.
- Fast Opening: The flipper deploys the blade fast.
- Strong And Lightweight: Aluminum handle combines strength with minimal weight.
- Designed by Ken Onion in Kaneohe, Hawaii.
- Limited Lifetime Warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship, see company site for details.
Product Description
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CRKT and noted designer Ken Onion are proud to introduce
the Aluminum Ripple K415KXP folding EDC .
The Ripple is noteworthy for its exceptional manufacturing
quality, plus an almost unbelievable silky smooth and fast
opening action thanks to the use of the IKBS internal
ball-bearing system.
The modified drop point blade has a high hollow grind, swedged
top edge, and a high satin finish. Blade Steel is 8CR14Mov high
carbon stainless steel with an HRC rating of 57-59. The blade is
instantly opened by pressing the blade flipper with either hand.
For safety while closed, the blade has a ball detent.
Even the best conventional blade pivot bearings have some degree
of friction which resists initial movement, or "stiction." In
contrast, the Ripple blade opening action is almost friction-free
due to the IKBS ball-bearing system. This innovative and simple
design places ball bearings built into the stainless pivot screw.
It is compact and adjustable at the blade pivot screw if ever
needed. Not only is opening and closing exceptionally smooth, the
IKBS system is durable and requires little maintenance, and
yields a folder with great rigidity and no blade play.
The Ripple K415KXP model has locking liner. In typical Ken Onion
attention to detail, the aluminum handles are CNC machined with
over 40 lightening holes and small ripples. The handles are then
hard anodized black and then the top of the ripples are polished
off to create a pocket worn finish.
Ken Onion designed the stainless steel clip so it tucks away
nicely in your pocket for every day carry and easy access.
This combines brilliant design, custom quality, and
advanced manufacturing technology in true Ken Onion fashion.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 3.125" (79.38 mm)
Edge: Plain
Steel: 8Cr14MoV
Blade Finish: Satin
Blade Thickness: 0.1" (2.54 mm)
Grind: Hollow
Closed Length: 4.33" (109.98 mm)
Open Length: 7.5" (190.5 mm)
Weight: 2.5 oz (70.87g)
Handle: 6061 Aluminum
Style: Folding with Locking Liner
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Columbia River & Tool (CRKT) and noted designer Ken
Onion combined forces to create the Aluminum Ripple folding
pocket , which offers brilliant design, custom
quality, and advanced manufacturing technology in true Ken Onion
fashion. Noteworthy for its exceptional manufacturing quality,
the Ripple also produces an almost unbelievable silky smooth and
fast opening action thanks to the use of the IKBS internal
ball-bearing system.
The modified drop point blade has a high hollow grind, is swedged
top edge, and is finished in high satin. Blade Steel is 8CR14Mov
high carbon stainless steel with an HRC rating of 57-59. The
blade is instantly opened by pressing the blade flipper with
either hand, and the blade has a ball detent for safety while
closed.
The Ripple blade opening action is almost friction-free due to
the IKBS ball-bearing system. This innovative and simple design
places ball bearings built into the stainless pivot screw. It is
compact and adjustable at the blade pivot screw if ever needed.
Not only is opening and closing exceptionally smooth, the IKBS
system is durable and requires little maintenance, and yields a
folder with great rigidity and no blade play.
The Ripple K415KXP model has locking liner. In typical Ken Onion
attention to detail, the aluminum handles are CNC machined with
over 40 lightening holes and small ripples. The handles are then
hard anodized black and then the top of the ripples are polished
off to create a pocket worn finish. Ken Onion designed the
stainless steel clip so it tucks away nicely in your pocket for
every day carry and easy access.
IKBS ball bearing opening system (view larger
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Designer Info
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Ken Onion made his first in November, 1991, and designed
his first folder in 1996 while recovering from back surgery. The
result was the first assisted opening called Speed Safe.
After finding some information on the whole patent process and
consultation from an attorney, he got his first patent, creating
a whole new category of knives between manual and auto.
Specifications
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Blade Material & Finish 8CR14MoV stainless steel, satin finish
Blade Style & Edge Ken Onion drop point with razor-sharp plain
edge Handle Material 6061 aluminum Lock Mechanism Locking liner
Dimensions Open length — 7.5 inches
Closed length — 4.33 inches
Blade length — 3.125 inches Weight 2.5 ounces
About Columbia River & Tool
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Founded by Rod Bremer in 1994 and based in Oregon, Columbia River
& 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 makers and designers in the industry have
created CRKT , tool and accessory products.
K415KXP Ken Onion Aluminum Ripple Folding
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At a Glance
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* 8CR14Mov high carbon stainless steel blade with razor-sharp
plain edge
* Aluminum handle is CNC machined with over 40 lightening holes
and small ripples
* Unbelievable silky smooth and fast opening action via IKBS ball
bearing opening system
* Designed by Ken Onion
* Backed by a limited lifetime warranty
Includes stainless steel pocket/gear clip (view larger
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