CRKT Releases Restricted Version Sequel to the Squid

CRKT has simply revealed a model new, restricted version, premium sequel to the Lucas Burnley Squid, the Squid II. New supplies, new specs, and a new-to-the-line locking mechanism are on faucet for this souped up followup.

The Squid is one in every of CRKT’s hottest fashions, and as such has obtained fairly just a few variations/expansions through the years. In broad strokes, nevertheless, the Squid household will be divided by measurement: the original model, with a blade size of two.25 inches, and the newer Squid XM, which bumped the blade size as much as the three inch line. The Squid II falls proper in between these numbers, with a blade size of two.68 inches. The immediately recognizable Squid blade form, a form of snub-nosed spear level, has in fact been retained on this sequel, though in a premium flourish it has been given a topped backbone.

Over time CRKT produced the Squid with thumb stud solely, in addition to a spring assisted thumb stud/flipper combo. The Squid II is totally guide (geared up with an IKBS pivot), and contains each the thumb stud and flipper tab. Produced by an Italian OEM, the Squid II’s blade metal is M390 – a primary within the mannequin line and, we predict it’s truthful to say, probably the most superior metal ever carried out on this usually budget-oriented workhorse.

Wanting on the deal with, we see that, new proportions apart, the Squid II doesn’t fall removed from the household tree. That oval profile, well-suited to the complete spectrum of on a regular basis carry grips, has been carried ahead right here. In a primary for any Squid mannequin of any measurement, the Squid II contains a liner lock slightly than a body lock, which implies that each the back and front scales will be constructed from the present facet materials, which on this case is OD inexperienced Micarta – and the scales are ever so barely letterboxed, too. The Squid II’s loop over pocket clip is new in look if not in operate, and in complete the Squid II weighs 4.8 oz., so it nonetheless hits that “Tiny Tank” really feel that has been a key aspect of the Squid since the usual chrome steel mannequin debuted means again when.

As talked about above, the Squid II is a restricted version, with simply 500 items accessible now immediately from CRKT themselves. No phrase but on whether or not the Squid II will ultimately be a part of CRKT’s line on an ongoing foundation, however right here’s hoping.

Knife in Featured Picture: CRKT Squid II