Columbia River Knife and Tool: CRKT Taco Viper Knife, CR-2267
The 2267 CRKT Taco Viper Knife, designed by Antonio Rodriguez of Fayetteville, North Carolina as part of the Forged By War® Program, is a sleek EDC backup that features a 4.22 inch part serrated drop point blade (Those Veff Serrations cut rope like a demon!) made of 1.4116 stainless steel, .13 inch thick, with a non reflective black stonewash finish, a notched thumb rest for secure grip, flipper and Assist for ambidextrous one hand opening. The black GRN (glass filled nylon) handle, 5.62 inches closed, has ergonomic contours and texturing for secure purchase, a sturdy liner lock, a lanyard hole and removable deep carry pocket clip mounted at the butt end. The CRKT Taco Viper Knife has an overall open length of 9.84 inches, and it weighs 5.20 ounces.
From the CRKT website: Ready to strike at a moment's notice. When a paratrooper is stuck on a static line, every millisecond counts. That's the high-stakes situation that inspired the Taco Viper®, an Assisted Opening knife that springs to action in the blink of an eye.
Antonio Rodriguez designed the Taco Viper® based on his first-hand experience as a soldier in the 82nd Airborne, modeling it after jumpmaster and other knives carried throughout the division's history. It puts the heavy-duty cutting capabilities of those blades into a tactical folding knife that's suitable for everyday carry. Held securely in place by a sturdy liner lock, the long blade features extended Veff Serrations® that give the knife its signature rope-cutting ability. ...
The Forged by War® Program - These are mission ready tools, designed by veterans, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the veterans' charity of choice. Antonio Rodriguez's charity of choice for this knife is the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation.
Columbia River Knife and Tool: CRKT Taco Viper Knife, CR-2267
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