CRKT Spectra K.I.S.S. - K5500S

Designed by Ed Halligan. 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. is unique, with subtle variations in the way they refract colours. In addition, titanium nitride gives the very functional benefit of exceptional corrosion resistance.A thumb stud is used to one-hand open the blade and, as the blade is fully rotated open, the framelLock snaps crisply in behind the blade to assure a sound lockup. 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.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 is exposed.The design of the K.I.S.S. series pocket/money clip permits them to be used ina variety of ways - clipped to the pocket; as money clip knives and with split ring or lanyard as keyring knives.