Zilla-Tool Family 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 16, 2010 Yes, Inspired Design works.® As proof, we present the Zilla-Tool® and award-winning Zilla-Tool® Jr.—The monster tool and the little monster. Here at Columbia River Knife & Tool® (CRKT®) we’re inspired by great design. Our I.D. Works® products are not tools you will find anywhere else. We’re motivated by design that is both inspired and functional, as created 500 years ago by painter, sculptor, architect, and inventor Leonardo da Vinci, who said “observe everything” in nature. We’ve partnered with the best and brightest designers of today who share this vision of putting functional art in your hand. They are organic and ergonomic shapes, sometimes whimsical, alway useful. These unique tools make up our growing I.D. Works® line. Put them to use, enjoy them, and always remember what inspires you! We call the patented* Zilla-Tool®, designed by Launce Barber and Tom Stokes, the monster tool. It is a hefty, ergonomically designed work tool. The handle is 6.5 inches long, and it has a 3.0” knife blade. Weight is 7.4 ounces. It features a pliers, knife with combination serrated cutting edge, wire cutter and stripper, flat and Phillips screwdriver hex bits, bottle opener, pocket clip and nylon sheath. The pliers jaws are spring loaded, with a slight needle nose taper. They have both fine flat and circular toothed gripping surfaces. Near the base of the pliers is a very useful wire cutter, and there is also a notch near the handle for wire stripping. The pliers handle locks in place for carry, and is instantly released by the flip of a thumb button. The user can store the two screwdriver hex bits in molded handle reliefs. They are easily stored and removed by a press of the thumb. The Zilla-Tool also accepts other standard hex bits. The Zilla-Tool features a spear point high-carbon stainless steel blade with a Razor-Sharp and Combination Triple-Point™ Serrated edge. It is drilled to reduce weight. At 3.0” in length, it is large enough to handle serious cutting and carving tasks in daily sport and work situations. To open the knife blade quickly, just press the little “flipper.” It also acts as a blade guard when it’s open. The Zilla’s locking liner allows easy one-hand closing The custom stainless steel clip will hold the Zilla-Tool in your pocket or on gear. We have also provided a black nylon carry-pouch sheath, with a belt loop and snap closure, for those who prefer belt carry. The Zilla-Tool can also open bottles and cans using the pliers jaws, or prying with the end of the pliers handle. 1 Two Zilla-Tool models are available. The standard model 9060 has a bead-blast finished blade, frame and pliers with black injection-molded scales. For those who prefer the tactical look, our model 9060K is black-on-black throughout. Yes, the Zilla-Tool name suggests a monster, and we think it is going to be a dominant force in the multi-tool field, not only because of its unique design and combination of features, but because of its MSRP of only $44.99. The patented* Zilla-Tool® Jr. is a response to requests for a smaller, lighter version of the full-size Zilla-Tool. We call it the little monster. It is approximately 80% the size of the “Daddy Zilla,” with a handle that is 5.25” long, a 2.25” long blade, and a weight of only 3.8 ounces. These dimensions make the Zilla-Tool Jr. handier to carry in-pocket or on the belt. The tool is still large enough to handle real work tasks. In 2008, the Zilla-Tool Jr. received the Top Award for Multitools at the International Knife Award Show in Nuremberg, Germany Like the full-size Zilla-Tool, the Jr. features a locking, spring-loaded pliers, knife with combination serrated cutting edge, wire cutter and stripper, flat and Phillips screwdriver hex bits, bottle opener, pocket clip and nylon sheath. In other words, the Zilla-Tool Jr. is just a petite and friendly work tool that is the spitting image of its father. The two hex bits provided with Zilla-Tool Jr. are a special small size. However, the bit driver which comes with the CRKT® I.D. Works® Get-A-Way® Driver (sold separately) will act as an adapter allowing use of standard hex bits with the Zilla-Tool Jr. As with the larger Zilla’, two Zilla-Tool Jr. models are available. The standard model 9065 has a bead-blast finished blade, frame and pliers with black injection-molded scales. For those who prefer the tactical look, our model 9065K is entirely black. The result is a little less tool and a whole lot more carry convenience. Everyone who sees the Zilla-Tool Jr. says, “I’ve gotta have it!” And MSRP for both Zilla-Tool Jr. models is only $39.99. All Zilla-Tool models are available in retail clampacks as the 9060C, 9060KC, 9065C, and 9065KC. *U.S. Patent No. D557,100. Specifications Zilla-Tool® Spring-loaded and locking pliers, wire cutter and stripper, knife, screwdriver, two standard hex bits, two bit carrier slots, removable clip, nylon sheath. 9060: Bead-Blast finish with Black Scales, Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point™ Serrated Cutting Edge 9060K: Black finish with Black Scales, Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point™ Serrated Cutting Edge Blade: Length: 3.0” (76 mm) Steel: 3Cr13, 51-53 HRC 2 Closed: Handle length: 6.5” (165 mm) Open: Overall length: 9.625” (244 mm) Weight: 7.4 oz. (210 g) MSRP: $44.99 US Zilla-Tool® Jr. Spring-loaded and locking pliers, wire cutter and stripper, knife, screwdriver, two special hex bits, two bit carrier slots, removable clip, nylon sheath. 9065: Bead-Blast finish with Black Scales, Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point™ Serrated Cutting Edge 9065K: Black finish with Black Scales, Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point™ Serrated Cutting Edge Blade: Length: 2.25” (57 mm) Steel: 3Cr13, 51-53 HRC Closed: Handle length: 5.25” (133 mm) Open: Overall length: 7.50” (190 mm) Weight: 3.8 oz. (108 g) MSRP: $39.99 US 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 # # # 3 |
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