CRKT introduces two new knives: the Mbombo™ Frame Lock and MinimalX™ Frame Lock. The Mbombo™ combines ancient inspiration with modern design, featuring a robust M390 blade and lightweight titanium handle for superior EDC performance. The MinimalX™, designed for SpaceX, offers compact strength and durability with a secure frame lock and corrosion-resistant materials, ideal for everyday use.
Mbombo™ Frame Lock
The blacked out Mbombo™ isn’t just a knife; it’s a testament to the fusion of ancient inspiration and modern metallurgy—a work of art aptly named for the Kuba god of creation. But while this EDC folder’s name has primordial roots, its engineering is advanced, inspired by a commemorative design custom-made for the crew of a SpaceX launch.
Known for excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance, the black titanium nitride-coated M390 blade delivers strength and sharpness with every cut, deploying at impressive speeds thanks to the smooth-opening IKBS™ ball bearing pivot. With a sleek, black titanium handle that’s lightweight and easily pocketable, the Mbombo’s unique design and capability make it a suitable EDC for any environment, from urban streets to outer space.
MinimalX™ Frame Lock
Inspired by a quest for spacefaring strength, the blacked out MinimalX™ delivers surgical precision in a compact package. Designed by Darriel Caston of D Rocket Design, the MinimalX™ is an evolution of a knife originally made for SpaceX to commemorate a rocket launch.
This folding knife is all about fitting as much strength and durability into as small a package as possible, for a capable everyday carry you can take anywhere—even to outer space. Both the stainless steel handle and 12C27 blade have a brush finish and titanium nitride coating for exceptional corrosion resistance. When deployed, it’s secured by a sturdy frame lock integrated directly into the stainless steel handle. It rides low and out of sight in a front pocket thanks to the deep-carry clip, but its small size means it can easily slip into any other pocket comfortably, too.
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