CRKT Ken Onion Helical Folding Knife

The latest from master knifemaker Ken Onion, the Helical came to be when Ken postulated what it might look like if he twisted the rectangular handle of a knife in a vice grip. The result, like any other Ken Onion design, is an ergonomic-feeling folder with plenty of utility. Available in two styles—one with a satin-finished 8Cr14MoV blade and the other with a black oxide–coated D2 blade—the Helical is slim and lightweight. Despite weighing just 3.6 ounces, it measures over 8 inches long, offering plenty of blade length when you need it. To prevent accidental closure, the aluminum scales surround a sturdy liner lock. For carry, there’s a right-handed tip-up clip.

A former US Marine and avid knife collector since childhood, Ken Onion is known as one of the most innovative knife designers in the industry. The youngest member ever inducted into the Knifemakers Hall of Fame, Onion holds 36 patents and actually invented Kershaw’s acclaimed SpeedSafe opening system. A firm believer in American-made craftsmanship, Onion currently operates out of his workshop in Kaneohe, Hawaii.