For rigidity and strength, we used our InterFrame open build, with two 420J2 stainless steel liners. In a first for CRKT, we created layered injection-molded scales of Kraton® and Zytel®, the latter with Koji’s terraced Air-Step design. The result is a small knife that gives good grip, fits the hand nicely, and is truly functional for a variety of work tasks.

The handle tapers neatly into a modified drop point pen blade with a high- hollow grind made of high-carbon stainless steel. An ambidextrous thumb disk allows easy one-hand opening.

The Ichi is available in three color schemes: The bright version has a bead-blast blade, frame, and clip with gray Zytel scale inserts and black fasteners. The black-out version features a black titanium nitride blade coating, black Zytel inserts, black hardware and black Teflon®-plated clip. The red and black version features the same black blade, insert and clip treatment as the black-out version with a subtle red scale tone. If desired, the stainless steel clips are easily removed.

Each model is available in conventional non-assisted opening models, or with our patented* OutBurst™ assisted opening mechanism, which instantly springs the blade fully open after you have opened the blade approximately 30 degrees. All have bronze and Teflon® bearings at the adjustable blade pivot for smooth, fast action.

 

Versions:

1070: Razor-Sharp Edge, Gray/Black/Bead-Blast, OutBurst Assisted Opening
MSRP U.S. $49.99

1070K: Razor-Sharp Edge, Black/Black/Titanium Nitride, OutBurst Assisted Opening
MSRP U.S. $59.99

1070KQ: Non-assisted Opening
MSRP U.S. $59.99

1070Q: Non-assisted Opening
MSRP U.S. $49.99

Blade: Length: 2.50” (6.4 cm)
Thickness: 0.096” (0.245 cm)
Steel: 420J2, 52-55 HRC
Closed: Handle length: 3.25” (8.3 cm)
Open: Overall length: 5.625” (14.3 cm)
Weight: 1.9 oz. (54 g)