Love Tactical Pens?
We do, especially when CRKT designs these beauties!
Award-winning knife designer Allen Elishewitz has lived in the Far East and has practiced martial arts over the past 30 years, including Okinawan Te, Thai Boxing, Northern Shaolin and Kali. This training, along with his experience as a Recon Marine, gave Allen the perfect background to design these defensive writing instruments, CRKT Tao Pens.
In Chinese philosophy, Tao means "the way," the fundamental or true nature of the world. And appropriately, these pens reflect the current state of today's world, in which a sudden, unforeseen physical attack can come at any time.
Allen notes, "These pen designs are evolutions of the custom tactical pens I have offered successfully for many years. However, they are very different from the other aggressive-looking pens and kubotans on the market, that is, they do not look threatening, but are useful high-tech writing instruments with a stylish and futuristic design. If the user is threatened or attacked, the pens can be used at three levels of defensive force, depending on the type of threat.
"At the lowest level of engagement, the impact crown on the cap can be used to strike the assailant on the head or hands by raking or thrusting. This provides notice of self defense, and may deter the attacker with minimal injury to him.
"At the second level, the more pointed butt of the pen may be used to thrust or provide a disabling pressure point behind the ears, at the armpit or throat.
"At the third level, if the attack persists, the pen point may be thrust for penetration in soft tissues of the throat, chest or abdomen with potentially lethal results if the assailant does not break off the attack."
The pens are made of 6061 aluminum, precision-machined and hard anodized. The heavy cap is threaded so that it will not pull off in use, and castellated for greater impact. The flutes and grooves on the pen, combined with the pewter-toned stainless steel pocket clip, provide a secure grip.
Columbia River Kommer ExiTool Seat Belt Cutter
Every driver has a concern about being trapped in a vehicle in an accident. First, there is the worry about being unable to release a seat belt because it is jammed or if the release is inaccessible. Second, there are the difficulties of escaping a vehicle that has been submerged in water. Water pressure may make it difficult or impossible to open doors or lower windows until water has seeped in and the internal pressure is equalized.
Custom knifemaker Russ Kommer recognized the need for a simple and affordable emergency tool. We at Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) call it the ExiTool.
The ExiTool fits inobtrusively onto any standard seat belt with a simple folding clasp. It includes a seat belt cutter, a tungsten carbide window breaker, and a bright L.E.D. flashlight.The seat belt cutter has been carefully designed so that is virtually impossible for even the smallest fingers to accidentally reach the blade. Its blade is made of Razor-Sharp high-carbon stainless steel, and will cut seat belts in one quick pull.
The side windows of modern vehicles are made of glass which is tempered to shatter on impact. The ExiTool features a small tungsten carbide breaker point. Just grasp the ExiTool body firmly and strike the window to break it. For best results, hit the window as close to the bottom edge as possible.
The breaker has two emergency uses. On dry land, if the vehicle's doors are jammed closed, the breaker can allow instant escape through a side window. If the vehicle is submerged, most safety experts recommend using the air supply which is trapped inside before breaking a window to avoid a sudden onrushing flow of water. However, this will vary depending on the depth of the water and the condition of the passengers. The ExiTool will allow driver or passengers to break the window instantly when it is needed.
The L.E.D. light uses one replaceable CR2032 3-Volt lithium battery. Of course, the flashlight is useful in non-emergency situations, too.
We think every vehicle should have at least one ExiTool
CRKT Pocket Classics
CRKT has released a new line of Classic Design Pocket Knives, here is the News Release from CRKT;
People have asked us for years, "Where are your classic pocket knives?" And we were slightly embarrassed to explain that we didn't make them. So this year we went to work to create a premium line of traditional pocket knives made with the best materials, fit, and finish possible.
We call them the CRKT Pocket Classics, and they're available in seven of the most commonly requested styles. They feature high-carbon stainless steel blades with Razor-Sharp cutting edges, brass liners, polished nickel silver bolsters and pins, stainless steel springs, and special "burned amber" jig bone covers.
Congress. This four-blader has a reverse curve Congress handle with squared ends and 2.125" (54 mm) sheepsfoot plus coping, small pen, and large pen blades.
We welcome comparison of this new CRKT line to pocket knives made anywhere in the world, both in terms of quality and value.
For those of us who are looking for a classic affordable knife, made by a reputable company, then this series should interest you.
CRKT – Li’l Guppie™, Black
Now here is one cool & very unique multi-tool.
Text & Pics from crkt.com
Launce Barber and Tom Stokes designed the patented* Li'l Guppie™ as part of our innovative I.D. Works™ line of tools. It's a smaller and lighter version of our popular Guppie™.
The Li'l Guppie 9075K features a black-on-black non-reflective tactical finish.
The adjustable wrench jaw opens to 10 mm so you can use it for all kinds of light repair and assembly jobs.
You can carry the Li'l Guppie on a belt loop, D-ring, pack or rope. (Remember, the cool carabiner is not designed to be weight-bearing.)
It has a small high-carbon stainless steel blade with a Razor-Sharp edge. You can open and close it with one hand using the blade slot.
At the Li'l Guppie's tail is a simple blade screwdriver tip that will handle many smaller-size screws in a pinch.
The base of the jaw guide has a Phillips screwdriver which will fit smaller Phillips-head screws.
A stainless steel pocket clip also makes a lightweight and compact money clip.
The little curved fin is designed to be a hook that opens bottle caps and metal jar lids.
Weighing only 1.9 ounces, the Li'l Guppie is a handy lightweight companion.
Patents pending. Carabiner is non-weight bearing.
Specifications
* Blade Length: 1.0" (25 mm)
* Blade Steel: 3Cr13, 52-55 HRC
* Handle Length: 3.0" (76 mm)
* Tool Weight: 1.9 oz. (54 g)
Available from;
The Ultimate Spork
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!
Our new Eat'N Tool™ is the brainchild of New York City designer Liong Mah. At first glance it looks like the familiar spoon/fork "spork" combination, but Liong has used his ingenuity and computer-aided design skills to create a lightweight, high-tech outdoor tool.
Yes, there is an ergonomic spoon, and a short-tined fork. But in addition, there's a handy bottle opener on one side. The right side of the handle is ground to provide an emergency screwdriver blade, which will also work as a pry for opening cannisters.
The large central hole is not only designed for finger gripping, but also keeps the Eat'N Tool weight down. Three metric wrench reliefs (10 mm, 8 mm, 6 mm) are useful for emergency repairs, and result in a tool weight of just 1.5 ounces (43 g).
For easy snap-on carry on D-rings or loops on clothing and packs, there is a carry carabiner (non-weight-bearing).
The Eat'N Tool is available in a bead-blast finish (9100C), or with a food grade black non-stick coating (9100KC).
Taken from CRKT.COM
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