Columbia River's goal: to translate Jim Hammond's custom design into the most comfortable, useful and affordable lockback possible.
Jim Hammond's Cruiser series of customs seemed like an ideal starting point in our development of a high quality affordable lockback work folder. As the first custom knifemaker and Knifemakers Guild member to work with CRKT, he understood the translation necessary to arrive at our new production Cascade Lockback.
The blade is a Hammond modified clip point shape, hollow ground from AUS 6M stainless steel with a bead blast finish, and available with a Razor-Sharp or Combination Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point Serrated edge.
For maximum comfort, we used our Twin-Fused handle technology using a rigid, injection molded high-impact polycabonate frame with a soft, comfortable diamond patterned injection molded Kraton® grip for a firm, safe hold. This build, combined with the rounded handle cross section, deep finger choil with guard, pronounced butt pommel and blade thumb ramp with friction grooves, results in one of the most secure and comfortable grips in any folder, at any price. This is a truly ambidextrous knife. Dual thumb studs allow fast either-hand opening.
We designed the lockback mechanism with a mid-lock on the spine, at a point difficult to accidentally release. To make closing safer, and to allow one-handed closing, we added a 'hitch' at the 90 degree point. When the lock bar is released with the blade up, the blade swings down 90 degrees and stops, reducing accidental cuts. You can then shift the Cascade to your palm and press the blade closed.
A custom, removable stainless steel pocket/gear clip allows secure carry in pocket, on webbing, and on tool aprons. And for those who prefer a traditional belt carry, a molded closed cell foam cordura fabric bidirectional carry scabbard is included.
We think the Cascade is ideal for anyone who has daily, lengthy carving or cutting tasks. In our testing, we cannot find the annoying little pressure points that often cause blisters with repetitive use. So if your present work knife is less than a perfect fit, you can really afford to give the Cascade a test grip.
Specifications:
Blade Length:
3.50 in. (8.9 cm)
Blade Shape:
Modified Clip Point
Blade Steel:
AUS 6, 55-57 HRC
Carry System:
Bidirectional Carry Scabbard
Handle Material:
Kraton®
Knife Type:
Folding
Length Closed:
5.12 in. (13.0 cm)
Length Overall:
8.62 in. (21.9 cm)
Weight:
4.7 oz. (133 g)
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About Columbia River
Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) is a Wilsonville, Oregon-based manufacturer of quality knives and tools founded in 1994. The Columbia River Knife catalog has grown and is divided into two categories, Sport and Work Knives, intended for the general public; and Professional Knives, designed for the military, law enforcement, fire department, search and rescue and other emergency services personnel.
Founders, Rod Bremer and Paul Gillespie commented on the Columbia River Knife & Tool's rapid growth in the highly competitive cutlery industry: "We began with the vision of offering top quality knives at affordable prices to give the highest possible value," said Gillespie. Fortunately, because we were starting with a blank sheet of paper, we could make the new designs we wanted from the optimum materials, using the latest high tech manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, injection molding and fine blanking.
Before packing and shipping each Columbia River Knife & Tool knife, it is inspected for defects in materials and workmanship, the lock and cutting edge are checked, it is opened and closed to assure smoothness of action, and it is lubricated and adjusted if needed.
All Columbia River Knife & Tool knives are built incorporating the most advanced equipment and production systems available, and quality is controlled from beginning to end. Knives are built the way they should be built without compromising quality in any part of their creation. Columbia River Knife & Tool accessories are crafted to the same standards as the knives, so that each sheath, for example, lives up to the customers high expectations.
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