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The Squid is a compact folding design from Lucas Burnley that is built to stay with you at all times and handle any task. The compact 2.14" blade is made from 8Cr13MoV stainless steel with a blackwashed finish and hollow ground spear point shape. It's a wonderful design that fills the hand, maximizes blade length as much as possible, and provides you with stout cutting power in a minuscule package. The handle is 2.19", made from 2Cr13 stainless steel with a blackwashed finish. It's a frame lock design you will have a hard time finding a flaw in, especially at this price. Also available in a stonewashed finish.
This Lucas Burnley-designed everyday carry knife is compact in stature but packs some heat in the features department. It comes with a frame lock for safety, and friction grooves on the drop-point blade for a secure grip. Be careful where you point it.
The Squid is an everyday carry folding knife from designer Lucas Burnley of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Based on the concept of a compact pistol, it's small in size and big on ability. Don't let the 2.14" blade fool you; this is a full-on, tactically inspired knife that's ready to take on your largest cutting challenges. By keeping it wide at nearly one inch and using the drop-point style, Burnley was able to give the blade a good balance of tip strength and point geometry for utility tasks, packing all the functionality of a full-size tactical folder, into an easy to carry, compact design.
Just like any good gun, you want something that'll keep you safe. That's why the Squid comes with an internal frame lock and deep pocket clip for a secure carry. When you're ready for this knife to see some action, use the thumb stud to deploy the blade.
So go ahead and bring this sidearm with you wherever you go. It's a pistol of a knife - it obliterates tasks.
8Cr Stainless Steel
One of the most common budget stainless steels, it maintains a competitive combination of edge retention and toughness in its price range.
Steel Handles
Stainless Steel knife handles provide strength and durability and look and feel great.
Pocket Clip
Includes a pocket clip for easy accessibility and a more secure carry.
Frame Lock
Developed by Chris Reeve, it functions like a liner lock but the lock is comprised of one of the handle scales. It's an extremely strong and easy to manipulate lock.
Customer Reviews
Columbia River CRKT 2490KS Lucas Burnley Squid Folding 2.14" Blackwashed Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handles (20 reviews)
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Columbia River CRKT 2490KS Lucas Burnley Squid Folding 2.14" Blackwashed Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handles
What a great knife I stumbled on. Has all the features of the full size. Thick blade that came razor sharp. I stropped it for 5 minutes and now it's jaw dropping. Great for everyday carry when you want a blade but need something small. Easily opens with a flick of your thumb. Substantial frame lock up. You won't be disappointed.
Columbia River CRKT 2490KS Lucas Burnley Squid Folding 2.14" Blackwashed Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handles
Actualknifeuser
Texas
Nov 23, 2023
Pros: Ease of Opening, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Weight
Cons: None
Great little knife
Awesome for a small knife. Other reviews that complain about size should have bought a different sized knife… and if this is too heavy maybe you shouldn’t carry a blade.
Columbia River CRKT 2490KS Lucas Burnley Squid Folding 2.14" Blackwashed Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handles
I would give it a five, but even after a fair amount of use it’s still difficult to open with just my thumb. That’s said, it’s really durable and keeps a decent edge while being pretty compact. Overall, it’s worth the money.
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