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Over the years, we have produced a number of successful minimal personal
fixed blades, each conceived by our favorite knife designers in the
quest to make a knife smaller, lighter, and easier to access. Now
Brazilian knife designer Flavio Ikoma takes this design challenge to the
next step with his new Keydashi™ keychain knife.
Our job was to translate Flavio's custom design into the affordable
production version you see here, and we think you will be delighted with
the quality and affordability. The knife itself is a full-tang
skeletonized piece of high-carbon 1.4116 stainless steel. The 2.0" blade
is hollow ground on the right side to a full curved skinner profile with
a Razor-Sharp edge and bead-blast finish. This is a versatile shape
which is useful for hundreds of daily cutting tasks. Best of all, the
knife alone weighs only 0.8 ounce, making it the lightest fixed blade we
have ever produced. Flavio's genius comes through in the integrated
design of the blade and handle, which allows a secure and comfortable
grip that is rarely found in such a small knife. He achieves this
through the use of carefully-thought-out details: a deep wrap-around
index finger groove, a castellated notch at the thumb, and a slight
handle swell with dark green injection-molded Zytel scales.
To provide additional control, a braided nylon fob extends into the hand.
Most knives of this type use a locking Kydex or Zytel sheath, but Flavio
came up with a stainless steel sheath plate that locks against the flat
back side of the blade, safely sealing the blade edge. He used two studs
which mate with holes and notches in the blade. To release the sheath
plate, simply press the top of the plate with the thumb, and the knife
is free to slide off the studs. There are no moving parts, no plastics
to wear out with use, so it is simple and safe.
An 8 mm split ring is provided so you can attach the Keydashi to your
keychain, or to your favorite neck chain or a nylon paracord (not
included.) Oh yes, we forgot to mention the small notch at the base of
the finger choil. With the sheath plate locked in place (very important)
this notch can be used as a bottle opener when the knife is inverted. It
proves once again that really good things come in small packages.
Specifications
Dimensions
Open Overall Length: 3.75 inches
Closed Length: 2 inches
Weight: 0.8 ounces
Blade
Length: 2 inches
Thickness: 0.062 inches
Material: 1.4116
Blade-HRC: 55-57
Finish: Bead-Blast
Grind: 1 Side Hollow
Style: Skinner
Edge: Plain
Carry
Carry System: Sheath Plate
Weight: 0.3 ounces
Features
Bottle Cap Opener: Yes
Lanyard/Neck Chain: Yes
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