Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) now offers two of their most popular folders in black tactical dress. The Crawford/Kasper and Ryan Model Seven. It’s the professional’s choice: You match the design to your task.

Selection of a tactical folder is a matter of personal preference among professionals, so they offer these options. They are similar in performance, but give the operator a choice of blade length, weight, handle thickness, and grip features.

Both have AUS 6M stainless steel blades with Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point™ Serrated cutting edges, plus the patented• Lake And Walker Knife Safety (LAWKS®), which makes the folders virtual fixed blades when actuated.

Both folders use CRKT's heavy duty InterFrame build, with 420J2 stainless steel liners, one locking, black Zytel® scales, and 6061 T6 hard anodized aluminum back spacers.

The Crawford/Kasper Black model is based on CRKT's very popular Pat Crawford/Bob Kasper folder. The 6783K receives all-black treatment, with black Teflon® blade plating, black liners and hardware, and black Teflon plating on the clip. Bob Kasper developed the Crawford/Kasper to be very flat so it does not print the pocket. The clip is mounted near the edge for minimal knife exposure when clipped inside the pocket or trousers. Each design feature has a clear purpose in Kasper’s tactical training sessions. MSRP is only $74.99.

The Ryan Model Seven Black is based on the civilian Model Seven. This popular folder has been widely acclaimed for its handle design with dual finger choils, ergonomic curve and palm swell, textured Zytel® zig-zag scales and ample friction grooves at the top and bottom of the blade—a knife that grips you back. The dual oversize thumb studs make the knife ambidextrous and aids opening when wearing gloves. The 6813K also features AUS 6M blade steel with black Teflon® blade plating, black liners and hardware, and black Teflon plating on the clip. MSRP is only $69.99.

So it comes down to a matter of preference and budget. Both knives are excellent values, designed to withstand the worst treatment in harsh environments under daily professional use.

*U.S. Patent No. 5,596,808

Crawford/Kasper Black Specifications:

6783K: Combined Razor-Sharp & Triple-Point™ Serrated Cutting Edge
Blade: Overall length: 3.87” (9.8 cm)
Cutting edge: 3.62” (9.2)
Thickness: 0.16” (0.40 cm)
Steel: AUS 6M, 55-57 HRC
Handle: Closed length: 5.37” (13.6 cm)
Weight: 7.4 oz. (210 g)
MSRP: $74.99

Ryan Model Seven Black Specifications:
6813K: Combined Razor-Sharp & Triple-Point™ Serrated Cutting Edge
Blade: Overall length: 3.50” (8.9 cm)
Cutting edge: 3.38” (8.6 cm)
Thickness: 0.12” (0.30 cm)
Steel: AUS 6M, 55-57 HRC
Handle: Closed length: 4.50” (11.4 cm)
Weight: 5.7 oz. (162 g)
MSRP: $69.99

Both Tactical Folders are available in retail clampack packaging.

Tactical Folders are protected by CRKT’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Columbia River Knife & Tool is dedicated to producing knives of uncompromising quality and selling them at affordable prices. CRKT products are distributed through specialty retail, sporting goods and cutlery stores that offer customers knowledgeable service.

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