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product_id: 5228217
title: "K.I.S.S. EDC Folding Pocket Knife: Compact Everyday Carry, Dual Grind Tanto, Frame Lock, Skeletonized Handle, Pocket Money Clip 5500, Gray - Plain Edge, One Size"
brand: "columbia river knife & tool"
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# Multi-use pocket clip & money clip 2.25" razor-sharp Tanto blade Integral frame lock for secure use K.I.S.S. EDC Folding Pocket Knife: Compact Everyday Carry, Dual Grind Tanto, Frame Lock, Skeletonized Handle, Pocket Money Clip 5500, Gray - Plain Edge, One Size

**Brand:** columbia river knife & tool
**Price:** KD 16.25
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Keep it sharp, keep it simple — the ultimate EDC statement.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** K.I.S.S. EDC Folding Pocket Knife: Compact Everyday Carry, Dual Grind Tanto, Frame Lock, Skeletonized Handle, Pocket Money Clip 5500, Gray - Plain Edge, One Size by columbia river knife & tool
- **How much does it cost?** KD 16.25 with free shipping
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## Best For

- columbia river knife & tool enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted columbia river knife & tool brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Razor-Sharp Tanto Edge:** Chisel-point grind delivers unmatched cutting precision for everyday tasks.
- • **Versatile Carry Options:** Use it clipped to your pocket, as a money clip, or attach it to keys for instant access.
- • **Durable Bead-Blast Finish:** Matte gray stainless steel reduces glare and resists wear, perfect for professional carry.
- • **Secure One-Hand Operation:** Smooth thumb stud opening with a crisp frame lock ensures safety and speed.
- • **Precision Engineered Simplicity:** Ed Halligan’s iconic two-piece design keeps it sleek and ultra-functional.

## Overview

The CRKT K.I.S.S. EDC Folding Pocket Knife is a compact, expertly designed everyday carry tool featuring a 2.25-inch razor-sharp Tanto blade with a bead-blast finish. Crafted from durable 3Cr13 stainless steel, it boasts an integral frame lock for secure one-handed operation and a versatile pocket/money clip for multiple carry styles. Designed by Ed Halligan, this knife combines minimalist elegance with professional-grade performance, making it a must-have for millennial managers who value both style and function.

## Description

Product Description There's nothing like the real thing. The Original K.I.S.S., with its Tanto-inspired blade and bead-blast finish, is the revolutionary high-tech statement by Knifemakers' Guild member and K.I.S.S. designer "Daddy K.I.S.S." Ed Halligan. It stands for "Keep It Super Simple." It's one honey of a knife, precision fine blanked for superior fit and smooth operation. Like all folding knives in the K.I.S.S. family, Ed Halligan's unique two-piece construction features an integral frame lock, and a breakthrough design which seals the cutting edge against the handle. A thumb stud is used to one-hand open the blade, and as the blade is fully rotated open, the frame lock snaps crisply in behind the blade to give a sound lockup. The blade can be closed with one hand, simply by releasing the frame lock. The Original K.I.S.S. blade shape is Tanto-inspired—Chisel-Point grind on the front and flat on the backside—so that when the blade is closed onto its handle/frame, the precision fit effectively "seals" the cutting edge to the frame, even though it's exposed. Both Razor-Sharp and Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point Serrated edge grinds are available. Both blade and frame are 3CR13 stainless steel in a fine bead-blast finish. The design of the K.I.S.S. series pocket/money clip permits them to be used in a variety of ways: clipped to the pocket; as a money clip knife; and with split-ring or lanyard, as a key chain knife. In the wake of the success of the K.I.S.S., a flock of imitators has appeared; none offers the simple elegance of Ed Halligan's original design, and none offers the value of CRKT quality manufacturing. In fact, the more Ed's design is imitated, the better it looks.Specifications:Blade Length: 2.25" (57.18 mm)Edge: PlainSteel: 3Cr13Blade Finish: Bead BlastBlade Thickness: 0.11" (2.74 mm)Grind: ChiselClosed Length: 3.50" (88.82 mm)Open Length: 5.75" (146.05 mm)Weight: 2.2 oz (62.37g)Handle: Stainless SteelStyle: Folding Knife with Frame Lock desertcart.com The original K.I.S.S. pocket folding knife, designed by Ed Halligan (view larger). The Original K.I.S.S., with its Tanto-inspired blade and bead-blast finish, is the revolutionary high-tech statement by Knifemakers' Guild member and K.I.S.S. designer Ed Halligan. One honey of a knife, the K.I.S.S. ("Keep It Super Simple.") is precision fine blanked for superior fit and smooth operation. It can used in a variety of ways: clipped to the pocket, as a money clip knife, and with split-ring or lanyard as a key chain knife. Integral frame lock seals the cutting edge against the handle (view larger). Like all folding knives in the K.I.S.S. family, Ed Halligan's unique two-piece construction features an integral frame lock, and a breakthrough design which seals the cutting edge against the handle. A thumb stud is used to open the blade with one hand. And as the blade is fully rotated open, the frame lock snaps crisply in behind the blade to give a sound lockup. The blade can be closed with one hand, simply by releasing the frame lock. The Original K.I.S.S. blade shape is Tanto-inspired — chisel-Point grind on the front and flat on the backside — so that when the blade is closed onto its handle/frame, the precision fit effectively "seals" the cutting edge to the frame, even though it's exposed. This version comes with a razor-sharp edge, and both the blade and frame are 420J2 stainless steel in a fine bead-blast finish.Designer InfoEd Halligan "Big Daddy K.I.S.S." was the second noted knifemaker to work with CRKT. After 37 years as an aircraft technician with Delta Airlines, he founded Halligan Knives in Sharpsburg, Georgia, in 1985. He is the inventor of the K.I.S.S. (Keep It Super Simple) single-sided knife series, which has been widely copied, and has been translating his custom versions of it into CRKT production knives, which have proven to be exceptionally popular with knife enthusiasts and the general public. Specifications Blade Material & Finish 420J2 stainless steel, bead blasted Blade Style & Edge Tanto style with chisel-point grind and razor-sharp edge Handle Material 420J2 stainless steel Lock Mechanism Integral frame lock Dimensions Open length — 5.75 inches Closed length — 3.5 inches Blade length — 2.25 inches Weight 2.3 ounces About Columbia River Knife & ToolFounded by Rod Bremer in 1994 and based in Oregon, Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) offers a broad line of sport, work, and professional knives and tools that are purpose driven designs. All CRKT knives and tools are built incorporating the most advanced equipment and production systems available. And the most innovative custom knife makers and designers in the industry have created CRKT knife, tool and accessory products.5500 K.I.S.S. in the Dark 2.25-Inch Razor-Sharp Blade KnifeAt a GlanceTanto inspired chisel point grind bladeUnique flat backside to the blade so when closed it precisely fits onto the frameCan also be used as a money clipDesigned by Ed HalliganBacked by a limited lifetime warranty Can be used as a money clip (view larger). P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Manufacturer K.I.S.S made by Columbia River Knife and Tool is a razor sharp folding knife and money clip. The Tanto inspired chisel point grind has a unique flat backside to the blade so when closed it precisely fits onto the frame not allowing it to cut anything even though the knife is exposed. See more

Review: Simply One of the Best Knives Ever Designed - I've carried one of these CRKT K.I.S.S knives on my person every day for almost 8 years. I've gone through about half a dozen of them in that time, but that's more of a reflection of my ability to lose or break things than it is of the construction or quality of the tool. The small form factor keeps it out of the way when it's on a belt or clipped to a pocket. The belt clip is strong and solid, I've never had one so much as loosen up let alone fall off, and it clips hard enough that it never lets the knife slide side to side without making it too difficult to remove or replace. It's aesthetically beautiful in my opinion. The simplicity of the design and the sharp [in more ways than one] angular tanto style blade are stunning. Any time I pull it out in front of someone or if they see me use it they always ask about it or mention that it's cool. You get used to it after a while. These are awesome gifts too, not too expensive, but high quality and high utility value. I got one for my Dad's birthday [he kept commenting on how much he liked mine] and now he's carried one almost every day for years. My little brother followed suite, and you get the idea. It's not the only knife you'll ever need, but it's awesome for 90% of most people's use cases. A couple of notes: The blade lock is part of the handle, so if you grip the handle too hard while using it, you run the risk of squeezing the lock open and closing the blade on your hand. This also means it's not a good knife for prying purposes, which is true of almost every knife, but this one is less tolerant than most. The single-edged blade also presents sharpening challenges. You can get special sharpeners for single-edged blades, DO NOT use a normal blade sharpener on this knife. In my experience, I usually lose or destroy these knives before they get anywhere near too dull to be useful. I'm really hard on knives, so your mileage my vary.
Review: Great Knife that catches the eye - I love love love this little knife! The only drawback is that it is only for right-handed people! I am left-handed and this cannot be adapted in any way to make it comfortable (or even safe) for a left-handed deployment. So, this knife is NOT for me, but I still love it. The action is smooth and the blade opens easily with a flick of the (right) thumb) and (right) wrist with a satisfying click! The lock is secure and easy to get to, but NOT easy to accidently unlock and get yourself hurt. Being a frame lock, it is very secure and, unlike with a liner lock, you don't tend the cut the top off of your thumb when closing it. This is more of a conversation piece than a daily carry knife, but it certainly catches the eye and holds the attention. It is a quality piece and I'm happy to have it in my collection of "interesting" blades. Certainly, I would buy it again!

## Features

- K.I.S.S. Keep. It. Super. Simple.
- Less Is More: Innovative two-piece design: Blade and frame
- Minimizes Reflectivity: Bead blast finish reduces reflection
- Designed by Ed Halligan in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
- Versatile Use: Suitable for every day carry around the home or office

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000JCOSWA |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #354,123 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #1,444 in Camping Folding Knives |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Length | 2.25 Inches |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Shape | Tanto Point |
| Blade Type | Tanto |
| Brand | Columbia River Knife & Tool |
| Color | Gray - Plain Edge |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (254) |
| Date First Available | June 12, 2007 |
| Finish | Bead Blast |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00794023550009 |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Included Components | CRKT 5500, Pamphlet |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Length | 5.75 Inches |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 2.39 ounces |
| Item model number | 5500 |
| Manufacturer | Columbia River Knife & Tool |
| Material | 3Cr13 Blade, Stainless Steel Handle |
| Measurement System | Imperial |
| Model Name | K.I.S.S.® |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Part Number | 5500 |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Shape | Tanto |
| Size | 2.3" |
| Special Feature | Manual |
| Special Features | Manual |
| Style | Compact |
| UPC | 794023550009 |
| Usage | Inside, Outside |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Length:** 2.25 Inches
- **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** Columbia River Knife & Tool
- **Color:** Gray - Plain Edge
- **Handle Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Included Components:** CRKT 5500, Pamphlet
- **Model Name:** K.I.S.S.®
- **Special Feature:** Manual
- **Style:** Compact

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simply One of the Best Knives Ever Designed
*by C***7 on January 15, 2019*

I've carried one of these CRKT K.I.S.S knives on my person every day for almost 8 years. I've gone through about half a dozen of them in that time, but that's more of a reflection of my ability to lose or break things than it is of the construction or quality of the tool. The small form factor keeps it out of the way when it's on a belt or clipped to a pocket. The belt clip is strong and solid, I've never had one so much as loosen up let alone fall off, and it clips hard enough that it never lets the knife slide side to side without making it too difficult to remove or replace. It's aesthetically beautiful in my opinion. The simplicity of the design and the sharp [in more ways than one] angular tanto style blade are stunning. Any time I pull it out in front of someone or if they see me use it they always ask about it or mention that it's cool. You get used to it after a while. These are awesome gifts too, not too expensive, but high quality and high utility value. I got one for my Dad's birthday [he kept commenting on how much he liked mine] and now he's carried one almost every day for years. My little brother followed suite, and you get the idea. It's not the only knife you'll ever need, but it's awesome for 90% of most people's use cases. A couple of notes: The blade lock is part of the handle, so if you grip the handle too hard while using it, you run the risk of squeezing the lock open and closing the blade on your hand. This also means it's not a good knife for prying purposes, which is true of almost every knife, but this one is less tolerant than most. The single-edged blade also presents sharpening challenges. You can get special sharpeners for single-edged blades, DO NOT use a normal blade sharpener on this knife. In my experience, I usually lose or destroy these knives before they get anywhere near too dull to be useful. I'm really hard on knives, so your mileage my vary.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Knife that catches the eye
*by L***0 on October 26, 2025*

I love love love this little knife! The only drawback is that it is only for right-handed people! I am left-handed and this cannot be adapted in any way to make it comfortable (or even safe) for a left-handed deployment. So, this knife is NOT for me, but I still love it. The action is smooth and the blade opens easily with a flick of the (right) thumb) and (right) wrist with a satisfying click! The lock is secure and easy to get to, but NOT easy to accidently unlock and get yourself hurt. Being a frame lock, it is very secure and, unlike with a liner lock, you don't tend the cut the top off of your thumb when closing it. This is more of a conversation piece than a daily carry knife, but it certainly catches the eye and holds the attention. It is a quality piece and I'm happy to have it in my collection of "interesting" blades. Certainly, I would buy it again!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great EDC knife
*by R***K on August 13, 2025*

I have been carrying one of these for about 15-20 years and decided it was about time for another. They are great for EDC on a key chain. Small enough to fit in the pocket, but tough enough to do some good cutting. I little funky to sharpen until you realize it has a normal apex, just offset 90-10

## Frequently Bought Together

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