Description
CRKT Shenanigan K470KKS – Ken Onion Aluminum Flipper
The CRKT Shenanigan K470KKS is a Ken Onion designed sport and work folder built on a cold-forged 6061-T6 aluminum frame. Its 3.25" AUS 8 blade carries a black titanium nitride coating, a modified drop point profile with a slight recurve and swedged top edge, and a combined razor-sharp and Triple-Point™ serrated edge for rope, webbing, and cordage.
Ken Onion is best known for assisted-opening folders, but the CRKT Shenanigan K470KKS goes a different route: an open-build frame, a blade flipper, and lubrous washers over bronze bushings at the pivot combine for fast one-handed opening without an assist spring. The stainless liner lock is a strip lock inset into one frame to save weight, and soft textured injection-molded scales are inset into the frame for grip. A contoured handle, index finger notch, and checkered grip pattern round it out.
Key Features
- 3.25" AUS 8 modified drop point blade with slight recurve and swedged top edge
- Black titanium nitride coating for corrosion resistance
- Combined razor-sharp and Triple-Point™ serrated combo edge
- Blade flipper with lubrous washers and bronze pivot bushings for fast one-hand opening
- Cold-forged 6061-T6 aluminum frame, beadblast finish, clear anodized for durability
- Inset stainless strip liner lock with 420J2 liner
- Contoured handle with index finger notch and checkered grip pattern
- Custom stainless steel pocket / gear clip with black corrosion-resistant coating
- Designed by Ken Onion
Specifications
- Overall length (open): 8.25"
- Closed length: 4.875"
- Blade length: 3.25"
- Blade thickness: 0.119"
- Blade steel: AUS 8, 59–60 HRC
- Blade finish: Black titanium nitride
- Grind: Hollow
- Blade style: Modified drop point, combo edge
- Handle material: 6061-T6 aluminum with inset molded scales
- Liner: 420J2
- Lock type: Liner lock
- Deployment: Flipper
- Carry system: 1-position pocket clip
- Weight: 4.1 oz
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the blade length of the CRKT Shenanigan K470KKS?
The CRKT Shenanigan K470KKS has a 3.25" blade, measures 8.25" overall when open and 4.875" closed, and weighs 4.1 oz.
Is AUS 8 good knife steel?
AUS 8 is a Japanese stainless steel long used in working folders. It is tough, corrosion resistant, and easy to re-sharpen, trading some edge retention for that ease of maintenance. On the CRKT Shenanigan K470KKS it runs 59–60 HRC under a black titanium nitride coating that adds further corrosion protection.
What is a modified drop point blade?
A drop point has a convex spine that curves down to the tip, giving a strong point with plenty of belly for slicing. The modified drop point on the CRKT Shenanigan K470KKS adds a slight recurve and a swedged top edge, which increases slicing efficiency and lightens the tip without giving up strength.
How do you close the CRKT Shenanigan K470KKS?
The CRKT Shenanigan K470KKS uses a liner lock. Push the lock bar sideways with your thumb to clear the blade tang, then pivot the blade closed — keep your fingers out of the blade path as it swings shut.
How do you sharpen the CRKT Shenanigan K470KKS?
Because the CRKT Shenanigan K470KKS has a combo edge, sharpen it in two stages: use a stone or guided sharpener on the plain forward section and a tapered ceramic or diamond rod on the Triple-Point™ serrations. The slight recurve is easiest to follow with a rod rather than a flat bench stone.
Is the CRKT Shenanigan K470KKS a good EDC knife?
Yes. At 4.1 oz with a 3.25" blade, a flipper, an index finger notch, and a pocket clip, the CRKT Shenanigan K470KKS opens fast, carries comfortably, and the combo edge handles both clean slicing and fibrous material like rope and strapping.
Where can I buy the CRKT Shenanigan K470KKS?
You can buy the CRKT Shenanigan K470KKS at Going Gear, an authorized CRKT dealer. It ships brand new in factory packaging with the full manufacturer warranty.