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K.I.S.S. - Designed by Ed Halligan

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(KISS) K.I.S.S. - Designed by Ed Halligan
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KISS description
There's nothing like the real thing. The Original K.I.S.S.®, with its Tanto-inspired blade and bead-blast finish, is the revolutionary high-tech statement by Knifemakers' Guild member and K.I.S.S. designer "Daddy K.I.S.S." Ed Halligan. It stands for "Keep It Super Simple." It's one honey of a knife, precision fine blanked for superior fit and smooth operation.

Like all folding knives in the K.I.S.S. family, Ed Halligan's unique two-piece construction features an integral frame lock, and a breakthrough design which seals the cutting edge against the handle.

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 give a sound lockup. The blade can be closed with one hand, simply by releasing the frame lock.

The Original K.I.S.S.® blade shape is Tanto-inspired—Chisel-Point grind 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 Razor-Sharp and Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point Serrated edge grinds are available. Both blade and frame are 420J2 stainless steel in a fine bead-blast finish.

The design of the K.I.S.S. series pocket/money clip permits them to be used in a variety of ways: clipped to the pocket; as a money clip knife; and with split-ring or lanyard, as a key chain knife.

In the wake of the success of the K.I.S.S., a flock of imitators has appeared; none offers the simple elegance of Ed Halligan's original design, and none offers the value of CRKT quality manufacturing. In fact, the more Ed's design is imitated, the better it looks.
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No. of ratings: 6
 5.0/5.0 Stars  
 
 
 
Number of Reviews: 9
  • Covie
  • 2010-08-12
    Lexington, KY
I have carried the 5510 daily for 12 years, never replaced anything until I finally wore the teflon washer thin and just ordered today which is FREE. Holds an incredible edge and unique blade is super easy to sharpen when needed and can be used for a wider variety of tasks than any other single blade knife I own. CRKT please make a model that has edge on left so a right handed person can use it to shave objects without having to make cut towards the body. Always asked where I got it and who makes it, CRKT makes the best knife you can buy.

  • Amy
  • 2010-06-29
    Durant, OK
My Army friend mentioned that he really liked his K.I.S.S. knife but had lost it. I wanted to surprise him, so I researched the knife and bought one for him as a gift and one for myself. I LOVE this little knife...it's so functional, good-looking and easy to use I own 30 pocketknives (Dad always said you can't have too many flashlights or too many pocketknives), and the K.I.S.S. with combination edge has become my primary knife. I know I'll be using it for years to come

  • Christophor
  • 2010-06-19
    Nampa, ID
Hey guys, I just wanted to leave a post on here, I have owned 2 of these knives (combination blade with the bead-blast finish), and I’m getting ready to buy my 3rd today, this is hands down the best knife I have ever owned, and I have owned a lot of knives.

  • daniel
  • 2010-06-11
    salmon, ID
i just got ahold of an original kiss today and i am pleased to say that this is just about all a guy really needs. the way this thing is designed is amazing. it's light, made with premo steel, small, but not too small. this would be great for everyday carry for the officeperson or a jack of all trades. take care of your knife and it will take care of you. whats most amazing to me though is how the edge is not covered, but it won't cut you because of the chisel ground edge that it has.

  • ASHBY
  • 2010-02-24
    GOODE, VA
This is the second one of these knives I have owned, I lost the first one. That should say it all, I had one and got another even w/ all the choices available. A good solid knife that works well and holds the edge well, it's flat and light, fits in your pocket very nicely.

  • Dennis
  • 2010-01-22
    University Place, WA
5 Stars The finest folding knife I have ever owned.

  • Michael
  • 2009-12-15
    Columbus, OH
it is a nice knife however razor sharp is definitely not what it is. it would not cut paper out of the box. i bought four for family and will now be fixing them to normal standards of razor edge, only because i love the style.

  • Heath
  • 2009-11-12
    Phenix city, AL
I received this Knife as a gift from a old Air Force buddy a few months ago and I love it,I can't say enough good things about it.I use it daily for work (Telecommunications) around the house,hunting and fishing. I plan giving these out for Christmas to my close friends.

  • Garnett
  • 2009-09-20
    Altus, OK
Great product The size and feel are great, holds up to many years of use. I will but this item again.



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K.I.S.S. - Designed by Ed Halligan

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Product Specifications
Dimensions
Open Overall Length5.75 inches
Closed Length3.5 inches
Weight2.3 ounces

Blade
Length2.25 inches
Thickness0.12 inches
Material420J2
Blade-HRC51-53
FinishBead-Blast
GrindChisel-Point
StyleTanto

Handle
Material420J2

Lock
TypeIntegral Frame Lock

Carry
Carry System1 Position Clip

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DESIGNER CORNER
Ed Halligan
Ed Halligan "Big Daddy K.I.S.S." was the second noted knifemaker to work with CRKT. After 37 years as an aircraft technician with Delta Airlines, he founded Halligan Knives.
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