Columbia River Knife and Tool: CRKT Homefront Knife, CR-K270GKP
The illustrated CRKT Knife is the CRKT Homefront Knife, designed by Ken Onion, that features a 3.502" drop point blade made of AUS8 stainless steel, .133" thick, with a Rockwell hardness of 57-58. The blade of this CRKT knife has a brushed steel finish and a flipper for ambidextrous one hand opening. The 6061 aluminum handle, 4.728" closed, has texturing and notches for secure grip, a liner lock and tool free Field Strip Technology. A deep carry metal pocket clip is mounted at the butt end of this CRKT Knife. The Homefront Knife has an overall open length of 8.313", and it weighs 4.8 ounces.
From the CRKT website: ... The breakthrough "Field Strip" innovation comes from the shop of world-renowned knife craftsman Ken Onion and has been over ten years in the making. To disassemble the Homefront™ when the knife is in the closed position, push the front release lever away from the blade, then spin the turn release wheel on the rear of the handle away from the pivot shaft - once you feel the handle release, pull it up and away from the blade. Reassembly is as easy as reversing the procedure, allowing for practical, quick maintenance where you stand. ...
Columbia River Knife and Tool: CRKT Homefront Knife, CR-K270GKP
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