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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
(KISS) K.I.S.S. - Designed by Ed Halligan
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: 13
 4.7/5.0 Stars  
 
 
 
Number of Reviews: 22
  • 2011-12-25
    Lubbock, TX
I received this for a gift. It's well made. I was surprised to find out it is made in china. So disappointed as one of the reasons I was given this is that my brother knows I like USA made. Oh well, we learn from our mistakes. I looked over the page and no way you could know.

  • 2011-09-06
    Tucson, AZ
absolutely great knife. Love it.

  • 2011-06-22
    Fortuna, CA
Great design Compact Love this knife Nelson

  • 2011-05-24
    Leesburg, VA
I have purchased about 35 knives thru CRKT. My very first CRKT knife was a classic Kiss. It was so unique to me that I just had to have one. I have since bought a Kiss in the Dark (combination blade), a Slip Kiss, a Kiss Assist and several of each of these I have also purchased just to give away. Obviously, I was inspired by my very first Kiss. I love its simplicity. I like the way it opens with one hand. I love the clip. The only thing I would request is that a left handed version be made. I am left handed. All of my other knives can are either left handed or ambidextrous. The Kiss knives are the only ones I have which can only be opened by the right hand. If a left handed version is released, I promise to buy one.

  • 2011-05-24
    Laurel, DE
I purchased 3 of these knives as wedding gifts to my husband and his groomsmen. They all loved it. My husband lost his on vacation over Easter and I, immediately, started looking for a replacement and found it again. Thanks. He loves it I love the KISS on it. He had carried the previous one daily for 4 years.

  • 2011-04-27
    Brooklyn, NY
Love this knife I had it in black forgot to put it in my checked luggage coming back from the Caribbean. Confiscated I ordered a new plain one the day I got home. I can't live with out it in my bag.

  • 2011-03-21
    Elk Grove Village, IL
I had one a while ago that I received as a gift and absolutely loved it. I ordered this one as a replacement. Still love the design and functionality but the factory edge would not even slice butter.

  • 2011-02-08
    Orange Park, FL
Totally Outstanding........ 3 day delivery, perfect for everyday carry. This has the best clip I have ever seen or had. Mark

  • 2011-02-07
    New York, NY
My favorite

  • 2011-01-14
    Toledo, OH
This is by far the greatest pocket knife I have ever owned. If you happen to let anyone else use it MAKE SURE YOU GET IT BACK I have had to buy 2 of these now because my first one has never found its way back to hugging my pocket....



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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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