Original K.I.S.S

           Keep.  It Super Simple said Ed Halligan, Knifemaker's Guild Member and designer/engineer of CRKT's patented K.I.S.S® knife.  And it is!  The original production compact, palm-size folder has only two major components-blade and frame-precision fine blanked for superior fit and smooth operation.
           The ingenuity of the K.I.S.S Frame Lock™ deisgn is that the secure, safe and strong blade lock serves not only as part of the frame, but also as the handle itself.  A thumb stud is used to one-hand open the blade, and as the blade is fully rotated open, the Frame Lock snaps crisply in behind the blade to guarantee a sound lock-up.  The blade can be closed with one-hand by simply releasing the Frame Lock.
            The blade shape is tanto-inspired-Chisel-Point 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's exposed.  Both blade and frame are AUS 6M stainless steel and are fine bead-blast finished, as is the pocket/money clip and other hardware.
            The design of the K.I.S.S pocket/money clip permits it to be used in a variety of ways: clipped to the pocket; as a money clip knife; and with split-ring or lanyward, as a key chain knife.
             In the wake of the success of the K.I.S.S, a flock of imitators has suddenly appeared; none offers the simple elegance of Ed Halligan's patented original design, and none offers the value of CRKT quality manufacturing.  In fact, the more Ed's design is imitated, the better it looks.

Specifications
Blade:   Overall length: 2.25" (5.7 cm)
              Cutting edge: 2.25" (5.7 cm)
              Thickness: 0.10" (0.25 cm)
              Steel: AUS 6M, 55-57 HRC
Handle: Closed length: 3.5" (8.9 cm)
Weight: 2.2oz. (62 g)
Models: 

5500:    Razor-Sharp Cutting Edge
5510:    Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple Point™ Serrated Cutting Edge
Retail: $39.99
LPS Sale Price $31.99 free shipping included!