Columbia River Knife & Tool > Fulcrum Knives
Just when we thought we had seen every way possible to open a folding knife, a prototype arrived from knifemaker and inventor Charles Kain of Indianapolis, Indiana, that demonstrated his patented Fulcrum™ Action. It didn't take us long to purchase the rights to this surprising new lock for use in CRKT production folders. We felt the Fulcrum Action was perfect for a sleek design proposed by knifemaker Russ Kommer, and so we put Russ to work int egrating it into his folder, which we call the Fulcrum™ The knife world enthusiastically embraced the Fulcrum. It was voted the Imported Knife of the Year at the 2008 Blade Show in Atlanta, and was given a Special Innovation award at the 2008 International IWA Show in Nuremberg, Germany.
To open the Fulcrum, simply press the left side of the frame down with your thumb. The blade swings out to the 90° position. Then pull the left side of the frame back, gripping with your index finger at the choil, and the blade continues to rotate open and lock in the open position. After a few openings, you can do it naturally in one continuous, fluid action, or "fulcrumation." To close the Fulcrum, simply release the stainless steel locking liner. One-hand closing is also fast and easy. The build uses our high-carbon steel InterFrame with a steel pivot at the back spacer. The stainless steel bolsters have a diamond pattern. All models come with a removable stainless steel pocket/gear clip.
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CRKT Fulcrum Blue/Blk-Blk Blade
| CRKT FULCRUM BLUE/BLK-BLK BLADE | #7404 Our Price: $73.95 |
- Slick-operating lightweight folder designed by Russ Kommer and Fulcrum Action inventor Charles Kain.
- High carbon steel InterFrame w/steel pivot at back spacer.
- Scales are injection molded of tough CPL composite & the swirls on each knife are unique.
- SS bolsters have a diamond pattern.
- Modified drop point style blade w/ high hollow grind, made of AUS 8 SS.
- Removable SS pocket/gear clip.
- Closed: 3.90"
- OAL: 6.25"