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Intelligent design advocate Michael Behe coined the term "irreducible
complexity," which means "a single system composed of several
wellmatched, interacting parts that contribute to the basic function of
the system, wherein the removal of any one of the parts causes the
system toeffectively cease functioning."
It certainly describes this folder line by Glenn Klecker, award-winning
knife and tool designer from Silverton, Oregon. He has named it after
his son: Nathan's IRreducible complexity Knife, or NIRK™. There are just
two well-thoughtout pieces, plus a blade pivot screw. The innovation is
Glenn's use of a single sheet of stamped and folded stainless steel to
serve as the folder frame, back spacer, spring and lock, resulting in a
solid lockback folder.
The geometry of the cutout areas is critical, carefully calculated to
provide just the right spring action when the rear of the spine is
pressed. At the front of the frame, the lock tab mates with a notch in
the blade to provide safe lockup. The tighter the grip on the handle,
the tighter the lockup, making this an exceptionally safe design. It is
very difficult, if not impossible, to accidentally release the lock, and
it is very, very strong. When the blade is closed, the same lock tab
ramps over a rounded detent to hold the blade in the closed position.
The new NIRK Novo models are slightly smaller with 2.75" sheepsfoot
blades,weight of only 2.5 ounces, a thumb stud for opening, and are
available in Razor-Sharp and Combined Razor-Sharp & Triple-Point™
Serrated edge options.There you have it: simple, flat, almost
indestructible folders. They are priced so you can afford several: one
for the toolbox, one for the backpack, one for the truck, one for the
boat, one for the survival kit. All models have stainless steel pocket/gear
clips.
Specifications
Dimensions
Open Overall Length: 6.25 inches
Closed Length: 3.75 inches
Weight: 2.5 ounces
Blade
Length: 2.75 inches
Thickness: 0.093 inches
Material: 4Cr15MoVNi
Blade-HRC: 56-57
Finish: Satin
Grind: High Hollow
Style: Modified Wharncliffe
Edge: Combo
Handle
Liner: 2CR13
Lock
Type: Lockback
Carry
Carry System: 1 Postion Clip
Features
Fire Safe: Yes
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