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CRKT / Ken Onion Aluminum Ripple™ K415KXP The Ripple is noteworthy for its exceptional manufacturing quality, plus an almost unbelievable silky smooth and fast opening action thanks to the use of the IKBS internal knife ball-bearing system. The modified drop point blade has a high hollow grind, swedged top edge, and a high satin finish. Blade Steel is 8CR14Mov high carbon stainless steel with an HRC rating of 57-59. The blade is instantly opened by pressing the blade flipper with either hand. For safety while closed, the blade has a ball detent. Even the best conventional blade pivot bearings have some degree of friction which resists initial movement, or "stiction." In contrast, the Ripple blade opening action is almost friction-free due to the IKBS ball-bearing system. This innovative and simple design places ball bearings built into the stainless pivot screw. It is compact and adjustable at the blade pivot screw if ever needed. Not only is opening and closing exceptionally smooth, the IKBS system is durable and requires little maintenance, and yields a folder with great rigidity and no blade play. The Ripple K415KXP model has locking liner. In typical Ken Onion attention to detail, the aluminum handles are CNC machined with over 40 lightening holes and small ripples. The handles are then hard anodized black and then the top of the ripples are polished off to create a pocket worn finish. Ken Onion designed the stainless steel clip so it tucks away nicely in your pocket for every day carry and easy access. This knife combines brilliant design, custom knife quality, and advanced manufacturing technology in true Ken Onion fashion.
Open Overall Length 7.5 inches
Closed Length 4.33 inches
Weight 2.5 ounces
Blade Length 3.125 inches
Blade Thickness 0.1 inches 2.5mm
Blade Material 8CR14MoV
Blade-HRC 58-59
Finish Satin
Grind Hollow
Style Ken Onion Drop Point
Edge Plain

Handle Material 6061 Aluminum
Liner 2CR13
Lock Type Locking Liner
Carry System 1 Position Clip
IKBS Yes
Flipper Yes

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Comment by KK Low on October 7, 2012 at 11:00

Thanks Steve.. not really my review yet.. just a intro from CRKT website regarding this model.  Anyway i just played around with the colors on one original photo.... i think that if it is Aluminum handle, it can be anodized into various shades of colors, like what we all see from the bike frames or carabiners.    I think it is a matter of time before some other colors come out from the factory.... .;-)  smart move to go aluminum?  maybe come out with some limited edition where quantity are controlled?  it could just be in the pipeline...

CRKT: no?  ;-)

Comment by KK Low on October 7, 2012 at 9:48

Disclaimer: above range of photos, just for the fun of it... HAHA 

guess which one is the original?

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