BLACK CRAWFORD/KASPER & POLKOWSKI/KASPER
These very popular CRKT designs are now available in black dress. For Those Who Serve.
Crawford/Kasper Folder in black dress. Bob
Kasper, writer and knife use instructor, has a very clear vision of what must
go into an effective tactical
knife—and what must not. Period. Working with custom knife maker and
Knifemakers’ Guild member Pat Crawford to translate his ideas into a
folder, the two
came up with the ultimate custom folding self defense knife.
We at CRKT slavishly translated every dimension and specification into a very
affordable personal confidence builder. In addition, we’ve added the
patented (U.S. Patent No. 5,596,808) Lake And Walker Knife Safety (LAWKS®)
to provide lock security under extreme use. The resulting production
knife has proven very popular in the marketplace.
Our K models are in all-black dress, with non-reflective Black Teflon® plated blades, and black liners and hardware.
Construction is an extremely heavy duty build, with the thickest stainless
steel liners we have ever used. The result is an authoritative feel, with
perfect
balance at the deep index finger choil.
The handle shape is classic Kasper profile, ample without being cumbersome.
The textured black Zytel® scales are flat with no swell so the knife won’t
print in the pocket, and to make drawing smoother. The thumb scallop on the
left scale acts as an index point for the initial grip and draw, is also a
ramp
leading down to the thumb stud, and helps the index finger secure a more positive
grip. The thumb ramp has aggressive friction grooves, to ensure thumb
purchase under slippery conditions.
The blade is a stout, modified clip point of AUS 6M stainless steel, double
hollow ground and bead blast finished to cut reflectivity. Both Razor-Sharp
and Combination Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point™ serrated blades are available.
The thumb ramp features double thumb studs for ambidextrous use.
Construction is our industry-leading InterFrame build: 420J2 double stainless
steel liners, 6061 T6 hard anodized aluminum back spacer, Torx® fasteners
and Teflon® bearings for buttery smooth opening and closing.
The Teflon plated clothing/gear clip is mounted on the leading edge of the
handle, resulting in a low-in-the-pocket storage which keeps the knife from
prying eyes as much as possible.
Polkowski/Kasper Companion in black dress. Al
Polkowski, custom knifemaker extraordinaire, is famous for his tactical designs
made in
collaboration with Bob Kasper, writer and instructor. Al specializes in fixed
blade knives, which do have arguable benefits compared to folders of the same
blade length: simplicity, compactness, lighter weight and strength.
The CRKT Polkowski/Kasper Companion is based on Al’s custom Companion.
Its dimensions were chosen for convenience and utility, or as he says,
“I wanted a knife that the professional could afford and carry.”
As with any professional work tool, grip is a paramount design parameter.
The Polkowski/Kasper has a pinky catch, finger groove, half-guard and thumb
serrations, all to improve grasp of the knife when working in wet, slippery
and cold conditions. In addition, the injection molded polyoxymethylene acetal
(POM) scales are sculpted with swells at the pommel, and have a textured,
non-slip surface. The result is a perfect marriage of hand and knife.
The full tang AUS 6M stainless steel blade receives a non-reflective titanium nitride coating, and is available in in Razor-Sharp and Combination edges.
Modern technology has also allowed us to develop an advanced dual sheath
system for the Polkowski/Kasper, both injection molded Zytel® which offers
incredible resistance to abrasion, chemicals, and temperature extremes.
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Specifications
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Folder
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| Overall length |
3.0” (7.6 cm)
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| Cutting edge |
2.87 (7.3 cm)
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| Thickness |
0.12” (0.30 cm)
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| Steel |
AUS 6M, 55-57 HRC
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| Closed length |
4.25” (10.8 cm)
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| Weight |
4.0 oz. (113 g)
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Specifications
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Knife
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| Blade: Overall length |
3.75” (9.5 cm)
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| Cutting edge |
3.50” (8.9 cm)
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| Thickness |
0.14” (0.35 cm)
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| Steel |
AUS 6M, 55-57 HRC
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| Knife: Overall length |
8.56” (21.7 cm)
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| Weight |
6.5 oz. (184 g)
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Trouser Carry Sheath (included)
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| Material |
Zytel
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| Overall length |
5.63” (14.3 cm)
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| Width |
2.25” (5.7 cm)
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| Weight |
1.5 oz. (43 g)
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Multi-Purpose Sheath (included)
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| Material |
Zytel
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| Overall length |
6.50” (16.5 cm)
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| Width |
2.31” (5.9 cm)
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| Weight |
1.6 oz. (45 g)
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