Columbia River Knives Cascade Lockback

Cascade Lockback 6914: Bead blast blade, Combined Razor-Sharp & Triple-Point™ Serrated Cutting Edge, black handle Blade: Length: 3.375” (8.6 cm) Thickness: 0.13” (0.35 cm) Steel: 420J2, 54-56 HRC Closed: Handle length: 5.25” (13.3 cm) Open: Overall length: 8.50” (21.6 cm) Weight: 4.8 oz. (136 g) MSRP $39.99 Jim Hammond’s Cruiser series of customs seemed like an ideal starting point in our development of a high-quality affordable lockback work folder. As the first custom knifemaker and Knifemakers’ Guild member to work with CRKT, he understood the translation necessary to arrive at our production Cascade Lockback. The blade is a Hammond modified clip point shape, hollow ground from 420J2 stainless steel with a bead-blast finish, and available with a Combination Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point™ Serrated edge. For maximum comfort, we used our Twin-Fused™ handle technology using a rigid, injection-molded high-impact polycarbonate frame with a soft, comfortable diamond-patterned injection-molded Kraton® grip for a firm, safe hold. This build, combined with the rounded handle cross section, deep finger choil with guard, pronounced butt pommel and blade thumb ramp with friction grooves, results in one of the most secure and comfortable grips in any folder, at any price. This is a truly ambidextrous knife. Dual thumb studs allow fast either-hand opening. We designed the lockback mechanism with a mid-lock on the spine, at a point difficult to accidentally release. To make closing safer, and to allow one-handed closing, we added a “hitch” at the 90º point. When the lock bar is released with the blade up, the blade swings down 90º and stops, reducing accidental cuts. You can then shift the Cascade to your palm and press the blade closed. A custom, removable stainless steel pocket/gear clip allows secure carry in pocket, on webbing, and on tool aprons. And for those who prefer a traditional belt carry, a molded closed cell foam Cordura® fabric bidirectional carry scabbard is included. For hunters and outdoorsmen, we also offer the Cascade with a film-dipped Realtree® camo handle and a Realtree camo carry scabbard. We think the Cascade is ideal for anyone who has daily, lengthy carving or cutting tasks. In our testing, we cannot find the annoying little pressure points that often cause blisters with repetitive use. So if your present work or outdoor knife is less than a perfect fit, you can really afford to give the Cascade a test grip at your favorite CRKT retailer.