This knife is the convergence of three great ideas, resulting in one of the sleekest and most unusual locking liner folders ever. The shape is one that is gaining acclaim for award winning custom knifemaker and Knifemakers’ Guild member Aaron Frederick of West Liberty, Kentucky. It is a remarkably simple classic profile, which is not marred by thumb studs or nail nicks. To open, just press and pull the blade end with the thumb or index finger, and the blade instantly pivots out and locks open.
Then we took the first opportunity to incorporate the patented* RealEase™ lock release system invented by custom knifemaker Charles Kain of Indianapolis, Indiana, Steve McCowen of Iola, Wisconsin and Ric Chopra of Atlanta, Georgia. When pressed down and back with the thumb, this CNC machined button wedges the locking liner open. Just apply a little pressure with your right or left index finger and you have slick one-hand closing. It makes releasing the liner lock a real ease. The result is a truly ambidextrous locking liner folder.
Finally, for maximum safety, we added the patented* Lake And Walker Knife Safety (LAWKS®), which converts folders to virtual fixed blades when actuated with a flick of the thumb.
The Convergence uses our very rigid InterFrame build, assembled with stainless steel spacers, Torx® fasteners, and 420J2 stainless steel liners. The injection molded black Zytel® scales receive our hex pattern Operator’s Grip, which gives this knife great feel, purchase and utility for hundreds of daily work tasks.
The satin finished AUS 4 stainless steel blades are ground in a modified drop point design with a subtle false top edge. They are available with Razor-Sharp or Combination Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point™ Serrated edges.
Like all CRKT locking liner folders, the Convergence features Teflon® bearings at the blade pivot for smooth action.
The black Teflon® plated clothing/gear clip is useful, and quickly removable if you want to pocket carry or just admire the knife’s unadorned lines.
They say success has many fathers. In this case, the Convergence has six fathers: Frederick, Kain, McCowen, Chopra, Lake and Walker. which we believe is sure to guarantee its success.
Specifications:
Blade Length:
3.25 in.
Blade Shape:
Modified Drop Point
Blade Steel:
AUS 4, 55-57 HRC
Clip:
Clothing/Gear Clip
Handle Material:
Black Zytel® Scales
Knife Type:
Folding
Length Closed:
4.5 in.
Length Overall:
7.625 in.
Weight:
3.7 oz.
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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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