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K.I.S.S.ASSist - Assisted Opening K.I.S.S. Knife

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(Kissassdrop) K.I.S.S.ASSist - Assisted Opening K.I.S.S. Knife
(Kissassdrop) K.I.S.S.ASSist - Assisted Opening K.I.S.S. Knife
Kissassdrop description
The revolutionary high-tech statement by Knifemakers' Guild member and designer "Daddy K.I.S.S." Ed Halligan stood for Keep It Super Simple." It inspired many other knife designers, some to copy it, and some to suggest additional features, as with our K.I.S.S. Two-Timer™. In this case, the question was, could we make such a compact and elemental knife into an assisted opener?

It took some thought and a lot of precision machining, but we're proud to introduce the K.I.S.S. ASSist™. We found a way to build in our patented OutBurst® assisted opening with the patent-pending* Fire Safe mechanism. When closed, the blade is safely locked by a special cam-over pin that extends from the assist spring. It cannot be opened until the safety button on the end of the thumb stud is firmly depressed and the thumb stud is nudged outward.

It is both very fast, and very safe, because simply pressing the Fire Safe button does not open the knife. You must both press down and nudge the blade outward deliberately.One-hand closing is also fast and easy. The mechanism is covered by a thin lightweight layer of inset carbon fiber. When closed, the single-sided blade is securely sealed by the single glass filled nylon guard. The AUS 4 stainless steel blade receives a high satin finish, while the 420J2 stainless steel frame has a contrasting non-reflective bead-blast surface. Two blade grinds are available, a single-side drop point grind, and a singleside Tanto grind. Both blades are available with razor-Sharp or Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point™ Serrated edges. All models have a removable bead-blast stainless steel pocket/money clip.

The result is a handsome new line of K.I.S.S. knives with fast assisted opening, rigid lock-up, and a sophisticated high-tech mechanism that is integrated into the frame, all with a weight that is only slightly more than the original K.I.S.S. Ed is a remarkable innovator in his own right, but we can't imagine that when he started this design over a decade ago, that he envisioned this new wrinkle.
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No. of ratings: 5
 3.6/5.0 Stars  
 
 
 
Number of Reviews: 10
  • 2012-02-27
    ******, NC
why is it called the KISS ASSist? KISS ASS? really? weirdest knife name ever, not to mention inapropro...

  • 2012-02-21
    Syracuwe, NY
This was instantly my new EDC

  • 2011-11-16
    Corning, CA
This a great knife I use it as my every day carry. I like the fire safe it is a great feature. Along with the lock open. A all around good knife. Josh Corning Ca.

  • 2011-09-29
    Lynchburg, VA
Excellent knife easy open. The Fire Safe mechanism is a significant plus. I see no reason why some one shouldn't have this knife.

  • 2011-09-24
    Louisville, KY
Great knife, easy to open and close with one hand which makes it very conveinant to use, especially when you only have one hand free to open a knife. Great quality and workmanship. This is my first CRKT purchase, but not my last.

  • 2011-09-15
    Hainesville, IL
Very happy, this knife has replaced my SOG as my EDC knife. Highly recommend for any enthusiast who wants to carry quality.

  • 2011-06-20
    Milwaukee, WI
I recently purchased this knife and am extremely happy with it. It has a smooth quick action that is easy to open and close and feels good in my hand. This is not my first CRKT knife and as always it has the the quality I have come to expect.

  • 2011-05-26
    Newark, OH
This knife has all the quality you would expect from CRKT. Excellent design...nothing left out here. The knife lives up to its advertisement and performs beautifully.

  • 2011-05-24
    jenison, MI
Quick and Slick.Would like to have blade button shortened as much as possible to add to slimness and also rounded. Same for button on spring.. Reversed money clip(like my Leek)would work better for me with a slightly rolled up edge to aid grip..Many positive compliments from friends... T.M.O.

  • 2011-05-24
    Leesburg, VA
I have been using the original Kiss and the Slip Kiss for a while now. While I love the knives, and love the way they open, my only dissatisfaction was that they were too small. I love everything about them but their size. When I saw the Kiss Assist "coming soon", I signed up via email to be informed about its release. I ordered it as soon as it became available. It did not take one whole minute of handling it before it became my favorite Kiss knife. It won me over in very short order. It is a much better size. It opens and closes beautifully. It has a fantastic clip. Now, I have only one request. Alas, I am a lefty. Could it/will it be made in a left handed variety? It would make life so much easier on me. I promise to buy at least one if it comes out in a left handed version.



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Product Specifications
Dimensions
Open Overall Length2.75 inches
Closed Length3.875 inches
Weight2.5 ounces

Blade
Length2.75 inches
Thickness0.119 inches
MaterialAUS 4
Blade-HRC55-57
FinishSatin
GrindHollow
StyleDrop Point
EdgeAvailable Plain or Combo

Handle
Liner420J2

Lock
TypeFrame Lock

Carry
Carry System1 Position Clip

Features
Fire SafeYes
PatentPatent Pending

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