During our tenth anniversary year in 2004, we offered an engraved commemorative version of Ed Halligan’s very popular P.E.C.K.® with a mirror polished spectral titanium nitride coating. It was such a big hit, we decided to offer the whole K.I.S.S.® line with the same finish.
The titanium nitride finish makes these knives into little jewels. The production coating is still very much an art, and the multicolor effect varies slightly depending on the precise coating, heating and cooling routine. The result is that each Spectra K.I.S.S. and P.E.C.K. is unique, with subtle variations in the way they refract colors. In addition, titanium nitride gives the very functional benefit of exceptional corrosion resistance.
Like all K.I.S.S.® knives, these are revolutionary high tech statements by Knifemakers’ Guild Member and K.I.S.S. designer “Daddy K.I.S.S.” Ed Halligan. They’re a honey of a knife, precision fine blanked for superior fit and smooth operation. Ed’s unique two-piece construction features an integral Frame Lock™. Both blade and frame are 420J2 stainless steel.
A thumb stud is used to one-hand open the blade, and as the blade is fully rotated open, the Frame Lock snaps crisply in behind the blade to assure a sound lock-up. The blade can be closed with one hand, by releasing the Frame Lock.
All the detail hardware— including the thumb stud, blade stop screw, blade pivot screw and pocket clip— is plated with 24 karat gold (In other countries it is defined as 23.99 karat gold because all gold has trace elements).
The Spectra K.I.S.S.® (for Keep It Super Simple) blade shape is Tanto-inspired—Chisel-Point grind on the front and flat on the backside—so that when the blade is closed onto its handle/frame, the precision fit effectively “seals” the cutting edge to the frame, even though it’s exposed.
The Spectra P.E.C.K.® (for Precision Engineered Compact Knife) weighs less than 1 oz. and is only 2.625 inches long when closed. Just think of it as a sweet little K.I.S.S. When open, the graceful 1.75” Razor-Sharp Wharncliffe blade is a high performance cutting tool suited for hundreds of daily tasks.
The design of the K.I.S.S. series pocket/money clip permits them to be used in a variety of ways: clipped to the pocket; as money clip knives; and with split-ring or lanyard, as key chain knives.
But we think of them as affordable and truly functional jewelry.
Specifications:
Blade Length:
2.25 in.
Blade Shape:
Tanto Inspired
Blade Steel:
420J2, 54-56 HRC
Clip:
Pocket/Money Clip
Handle Material:
420J2 Stainless Steel
Knife Type:
Folding
Length Closed:
3.5 in.
Length Overall:
5.75 in.
Weight:
2.3 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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