We asked Ken Onion, Hawaiian custom knifemaker, designer, inventor and member of the Blade Magazine Hall of Fame, to give us his ideas for a no-nonsense line of sport and work folders. Our goal was to offer great utility and quality in a rugged high-value locking liner folder. We think we’ve met the sport knife goal in Ken’s new aluminum-framed Shenanigan™.
Even though Ken is known for his assisted opening folders, in this case, the combination of the open-build frame, blade flipper, and Teflon® and bronze bushings at the pivot allow for fast one hand opening in an exceptional knife.
All models feature 3.25″ long blades with a classic Ken Onion profile. There is a modified drop point with a slight recurve and a swedged top edge. Both Razor- Sharp or Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point™ Serrated edges are available.
Shenanigan™ Aluminum. The sport model features a premium Acuto + stainless steel blade and a cold-forged 6061-T6 aluminum frame with a beadblast finish, clear anodized for durability. The stainless steel liner lock is a strip lock, inset into one frame to save weight. Finally, soft, textured, injection-molded scales are inset in the frame. This makes for a frame that is exceptionally strong, lightweight and comfortable. Finally, the sport model blades receive a black titanium nitrite coating for corrosion resistance.
The combination of contoured handle, index finger notch and checkered grip pattern make the Shenanigan models very friendly to the hands.
Both models come with a thoughtfully designed custom stainless steel pocket/gear clip with a black Teflon® coating.
Ken Onion isn’t playing any tricks here. CRKT is pulling the Shenanigans.
Dimensions
Open Overall Length 8.25 inches
Closed Length 4.875 inches
Weight 4.1 ounces
Blade
Length 3.25 inches
Thickness 0.119 inches
Material AUS 8
Blade-HRC 59-60
Finish Ti Nitride
Grind Hollow
Style Modified Drop Point
Edge Available Plain or Combo
Handle
Material 6061 Aluminum
Liner 420J2
Lock
Type Locking Liner
Carry
Carry System 1 Position Clip
Features
Flipper Yes