Jim Hammond's Cruiser series of customs seemed like an ideal starting point in the development of a high quality affordable lockback work folder. As the first custom knifemaker and Knifemakers' Guild member to work with CRKT, he understood the translation necessary to arrive at the production Cascade Lockback. The blade is a Hammond modified clip point shape, hollow ground from 420J2 stainless steel with a bead blast finish.For maximum comfort, CRKT used the Twin-Fused handle technology using a rigid, injection molded high-impact polycarbonate frame with a soft, comfortable diamond patterned injection molded Kraton grip for a firm, safe hold. This build, combined with the rounded handle cross section, deep finger choil with guard, pronounced butt pommel and blade thumb ramp with friction grooves, results in one of the most secure and comfortable grips in any folder, at any price.This is a truly ambidextrous knife. Dual thumb studs allow fast either-hand opening. CRKT designed the lockback mechanism with a mid-lock on the spine, at a point difficult to accidentally release. To make closing safer, and to allow one-handed closing, CRKT added a "hitch" at the 90 degree point. When the lock bar is released with the blade up, the blade swings down 90 degrees and stops, reducing accidental cuts. You can then shift the Cascade to your palm and press the blade closed. A custom, removable stainless steel pocket/gear clip allows secure carry in pocket, on webbing, and on tool aprons. And for those who prefer a traditional belt carry, a molded closed cell foam Cordura fabric bidirectional carry scabbard is included. Cascade Lockback 6914: Bead blast blade, Combined Razor-Sharp & Triple-Point Serrated Cutting Edge, black handle- Blade Length: 3.375" (8.6 cm)- Thickness: 0.13" (0.35 cm)- Steel: 420J2, 54-56 HRC- Handle length: 5.25" (13.3 cm)- Overall length: 8.50" (21.6 cm)- Weight: 4.8 oz. (136 g)6914 Scabbard (included with knife)Mate
