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normal use. Here it is, the patented* brainchild of inventor Maj. Howard Pope (USAR Ret.),

who collaborated with custom knifemaker and Knifemakers’ Guild member Steve Jernigan.

We at Columbia River Knife & Tool® (CRKT®) call it the Edgie™ line, because they hone

their edges every time they are opened or closed.

The secret is diamond-coated spring sharpeners built into the folder frames, placed at the

precise angle to give the blades a sharpening stroke as they are closed and opened. Not only

do you never need to sharpen the Edgie blade with stones or wheels, but you should not,

because it may alter the blade’s proper self-sharpening edge angle. Of course, it is important

during a long cutting work session to periodically open and close the blade to maintain the

edge.

The diamond sharpening strip causes a tiny burr to form, acting as a microserration, which

helps cutting action. This makes the Edgie tops for cutting cardboard boxes, rope, cord, garden

stalks, and even ripe tomatoes.

All Edgie models feature removable stainless steel clips in satin finish.

Original Edgie™. The first CRKT Edgie is a single-edged utility knife. The 2.875” high-

carbon stainless steel blade in satin finish features a strong full-width spine. For strength and

long life, we’ve used our InterFrame build, with two stainless steel liners and stainless steel

back spring, all in satin finish. The injection-molded Zytel® scales have castellations at the

spine and a checkered inset pattern to enhance grip.

Edgie™ 2. Next, Steve Jernigan came up with a dual-edged Edgie lockback with a 3.25”

blade. The “American Eagle Wharncliffe” blade grind tapers at the tip for better penetration

and much easier cutting of thick materials such as corrugated cardboard.

Again, the frame is superstrong thanks to our stainless steel InterFrame build with Zytel

scales. A textured surface and soft grooved TPR insert give excellent grip under all conditions.

Blue or yellow insert models are available.

The long blade slot allows easy one-hand opening. The lockback release is at the butt for

exceptional lockup safety.

That’s the Edgie story. It’s not too glamorous, just a tale of affordable and tough little work

knives designed to take a lot of use and stay sharp.

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Edgie™

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Edgie™ 2

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Microserrated Cutting Edge

Length: 2.875” (73 mm)

Thickness: 0.10” (2.5 mm)

Steel: 420J2, 51-53 HRC

Handle length: 4.125” (105 mm)

Overall length: 7.00” (178 mm)

3.8 oz. (108 g)

$29.99 US

Microserrated Cutting Edge, Blue Scale Insert

Microserrated Cutting Edge, Yellow Scale Insert

Length: 3.25” (83 mm)

Thickness: 0.10” (2.5 mm)

Steel: 5Cr15MoV, 55-57 HRC

Handle length: 5.30” (135 mm)

Overall length: 7.50” (191 mm)

4.3 oz. (122 g)

$39.99 US

We’ve priced the Edgie to be an affordable volume seller. The Original Edgie has an

MSRP of only $29.99, while the Edgie 2 models are priced at $39.99.

All Edgie models are available in clampacks, designated 6442C, 6444BC, and 6444YC.

*U.S. Patent No. 6,643,934b2

Specifications

All CRKT knives are protected by the CRKT Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Columbia River Knife & Tool is dedicated to producing knives, tools, and accessories

of uncompromising quality and selling them at affordable prices. CRKT products are

distributed through specialty retail, sporting goods and cutlery stores that offer customers

purveyors.

www.crkt.com

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