Minimalist PR
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release. Contacts: Rod Bremer, Lindsey Phelps, 1-800-891-3100 or 503-685-5015 Fax: 503-682-9680 E-mail: info@crkt.com Tualatin, Oregon, U.S.A.— January 19, 2010 The CRKT® Minimalist®, the most comfortable small fixed blade design we have ever seen, is now available in Wharncliffe, Tanto and Bowie blade grinds. Alan Folts is a knifemaker and metalworker in Greenville, N.C., who makes a remarkable range of custom objects, including titanium chopsticks. His Minimalist® neck knives have proven to be very popular, so we are now offering three CRKT production versions. They are very small and lightweight knives which give surprising comfort and control, thanks to the unusual geometry of the full-tang blades, aided by three finger choils, friction grooves for the thumb, hand-contoured green-black Micarta® scales, and a braided fob. Unlike many small neck knives, this handle is really functional for a wide variety of daily cutting tasks. Each Minimalist comes with a custom-fitted Zytel® sheath and neck paracord for inverted carry as a neck knife. The knife is held securely in place by a positive detent which locks the base of the blade in place for maximum safety. Because the knife and sheath weigh about two ounces together, it is a personal carry you will barely notice. Minimalist® Wharncliffe. This 2.0” Wharncliffe blade has a point which gives excellent penetration, while the Razor-Sharp straight edge is perfect for scraping, woodworking and precision carving. Minimalist® Tanto. The 2.125” Tanto blade shape is very strong because of the strong central spine of metal which extends nearly to the tip. This version has a straight Razor-Sharp front edge, which allows push cutting, and a concave main edge which feeds material into the edge for fast cutting. Minimalist® Bowie. We also offer a deep-bellied clip-point Bowie style 2.125” blade for those who desire a classic hunting knife blade shape. The Minimalist Bowie makes a great wilderness carry, and can be used for camp chores, cooking, and even skinning and dressing in a pinch. It is also an excellent survival knife. True to their name, these really are minimal fixed blades, but they are also the most useful for their size that we have seen. And they are certainly great values with MSRPs of only $29.99, which explains why the Minimalist family continues to grow. All there models are available in retail clampacks as the 2385C, 2386C, and 2387C. 1 Specifications Folts Minimalist® Wharncliffe 2385: Razor-Sharp Cutting Edge Blade: Length: 2.0” (51 mm) Thickness: 0.10” (2.4 mm) Steel: 5Cr15MoV, HRC 55-57 Knife: Overall length: 5.00” (127 mm) Weight: 1.1 oz. (31 g) MSRP: $29.99 US Folts Minimalist® Tanto 2386: Razor-Sharp Cutting Edge Blade: Length: 2.125” (54 mm) Thickness: 0.11” (2.8 mm) Steel: 5Cr15MoV, 55-57 HRC Knife: Overall length: 5.13” (130 mm) Weight: 1.6 oz. (45 g) MSRP: $29.99 US Folts Minimalist® Bowie 2387: Razor-Sharp Cutting Edge Blade: Length: 2.125” (54 mm) Thickness: 0.108” (2.7 mm) Steel: 5Cr15MoV, 55-57 HRC Knife: Overall length: 5.13” (130 mm) Weight: 1.6 oz. (45 g) MSRP: $29.99 US Minimalist® Sheath (included with each knife) Material: Zytel Length: 2.5” (64 mm) Width: 1.80” (46 mm) Weight: 0.5 oz. (14 g) 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 knowledgeable service and are available from www.crkt.com or other reputable web site purveyors. www.crkt.com 2 # # # 3 |
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