Recommended Uses For Product | Everyday, Work |
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Brand | Kershaw |
Model Name | 4000607 |
Special Feature | Water-Resistant |
Age Range (Description) | 18+ yrs |
Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
Color | 1555BW |
Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
Style | 1555BW |
Blade Length | 2.75 Inches |
Power Source | AC/DC |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Item Weight | 4 Ounces |
Blade Shape | Drop Point |
Blade Edge | Plain |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Item Length | 6.5 Inches |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 4.9 x 1.4 x 1.2 inches |
Package Weight | 0.14 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 0.39 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches |
Brand Name | Kershaw |
Warranty Description | https://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/warranty |
Material | Steel |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Kershaw Sporting Goods |
Part Number | 1555BW |
Model Year | 2017 |
Size | 6.5 inch |
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Kershaw Cryo BlackWash Pocket Knife, 2.75" 8Cr13MoV Steel Drop Point Blade, assisted opening Folding EDC
Recommended Uses For Product | Everyday, Work |
Brand | Kershaw |
Model Name | 4000607 |
Special Feature | Water-Resistant |
Age Range (Description) | 18+ yrs |
Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
Color | 1555BW |
Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
Style | 1555BW |
Blade Length | 2.75 Inches |
About this item
- KERSHAW CRYO BLACKWASH POCKET KNIFE: Styled after the original Cryo for its award-winning design, now offered in a full rough-and-tumble blackwash finish. Built from pure stainless steel, designed to be a sturdy, aesthetically pleasing knife.
- DROP POINT PLAIN EDGE BLADE: Made from 8Cr13MoV blade steel that offers edge-holding capability, strength, and hardness that’s easy to sharpen. BlackWash blade finish adds extra protection.
- CONTOURED, ALL-STEEL HANDLE provides a comfortable, secure grip during use. Black-oxide BlackWash handle. Includes pocketclip for 4-position deep-carry (right/left, tip-up/down)
- DESIGNED WITH SAFETY IN MIND: Equipped with Kershaw’s assisted opening and built-in flipper for easy one-handed blade release. Frame lock secures blade safely in place and lockbar stabilization prevents lock over-travel.
- SIZE SPECIFICATIONS: Blade Length: 2.75in. Closed Length: 3.75in. Overall Length: 6.5in. Weighing in at 4.1oz. Backed by Kershaw's Limited Lifetime Warranty.
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From award-winning technologies and advanced materials to the solid sound of the blade lockup, when you’re carrying a Kershaw, you know you’re carrying the real thing.
With Kershaw, you get incredible bang for your hard-earned buck. Even our inexpensive models are impressive. In fact, everything about a Kershaw is solid, crafted, reliable.
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A Cut Above the Rest
Dominating the everyday carry, folding pocket knife market, Kershaw creates high-quality, high-performance, exceptional, working tools and knives affordable to all consumers. Kershaw always chooses appropriate, top notch materials and is dedicated to intensive craftsmanship of hardworking pocketknives, hunting knives, or special collectors’ editions. Kershaw’s advanced technology and innovative design combine to create solid, crafted, reliable knives users are proud to carry.
Kershaw Cryo Knives
A Rick Hinderer knife, the Cryo series of knives are results of a collaboration between Hinderer and the designers of Kershaw. Skillfully crafted and beautifully designed, the Cryo is built of pure stainless steel coated in titanium carbo-nitride for a no-fuss, no frills, sleek knife. The Cryo is designed with EMTs, police officers and first responders in mind. A sturdy knife that is aesthetically pleasing and feels great in the hand, the Cryo offers users a secure blade lockup using a tough frame lock and SpeedSafe Assisted Opening accessed using either a flipper or thumbstud.
Signature to a classic Hinderer design, Rick Hinderer uses a lockbar stabilizer in many of his designs. Hinderer claims fame over his Hinderer-style filler tabs among many other award-winning technologies and collaborations in Kershaw’s knife lines. Famous for the Kershaw Cryo, Hinderer designs unique and powerful knives built tough and built to last.
Cryo Features
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High-Performance SteelA budget friendly, reliable, top-of-the-line Chinese produced steel, 8Cr13MoV steel has carbon and slightly less nickel for hardness and edge retention. Kershaw’s precision heat treated 8Cr13MoV steel strongly takes and holds an edge and offers wear resistance that can withstand damage from both abrasive and adhesive wear. 8Cr13MoV is a value blade steel featuring high performing characteristics. |
Attractive Blade FinishKershaw’s patented Blackwash finish derives from a balanced blend of blade coating and stonewashing. Together the two produce a precisely formulated all-black matte finish impervious to fingerprints, smudges and marring. And, even though the knife itself is brand new, Blackwash projects a well-worn, vintage look popular for blending comfortably with clothes and gear during everyday use and carry. |
Fast DeploymentUsing a torsion bar to move the blade out of the handle, Kershaw’s revolutionary SpeedSafe Assisted Opening system enables smooth, secure, fast one-handed blade deployment. Apply manual pressure to the flipper or thumb stud with a light push or pull back to overcome resistance of the torsion bar, and the blade opens smoothly and locks into place for confident handling without premature closure. |
Secure Locking SystemKershaw’s frame lock design makes knives safer, securer, sturdier and quicker for one-handed blade deployment. The knife handle, or frame, has two metal plates on either side of the blade, and when open, the lockbar butts up against the blade’s backend to prevent blade closure. To close the knife blade, push the frame to the side to unlock the blade and fold the blade back into the handle. |
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One-Handed FlipperKnives with SpeedSafe open have two options for one-handed blade deployment. To activate the smooth, instant open, user can push a thumbstud or press a flipper. The flipper on SpeedSafe assisted knives is easy to operate by both left- and right-handed users. And, once blade swings open and locks into place, flipper either disappears for aesthetics or remains visible for added finger protection. |
Durable HandleStainless steel contains chromium to equip knife handles to withstand rusting and provide corrosion resistance. Stainless steel offers durability and is often used in combination with another material to make for an easier grip. Offering excellent durability, stainless steel knife handles often incorporate etching, patterns, ridges or lines for a less slippery grip. |
Convenient PocketclipKershaw designs pocketclips to fit specific knives according to their weight, intended end use, size, style and hardware. Some knives have multiple carry options, others are more streamlined. The 4-position pocketclip allows tip-up or tip-down carry on both the right and left sides, providing users the most versatility. Proper use of the pocketclip promotes safety and efficiency while using knife. |
Product Description
The original Cryo was named a BLADE MAGAZINE Best Buy of the Year and MEN’S JOURNAL Approved Gear. This BlackWash version offers additional bad boy style, with the same strength and performance of the original. The Cryo is a collaboration between custom knifemaker Rick Hinderer and the design and production engineers at Kershaw. It’s built of pure stainless steel with an attractive, rough-and-tumble BlackWash finish. The Cryo is designed to be a sturdy knife that’s still aesthetically pleasing and feels good in the hand. Excellent value, trusted engineering, multi-function capabilities, and companionability mark BlackWash Cryo for a lifetime of respect between itself and anyone fortunate enough to handle it. You can look to Kershaw for everyday carrying knives that can tame any cardboard box and liberate any purchase from its plastic packaging, sporting knives that make hunting, fishing, watersports, and camping even better, work knives that won’t let you down, and tactical knives that ensure you’re ready for anything.
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ASIN | B00I04P0QC |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #298,291 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #1,443 in Pocket Knives & Folding Knives |
Date First Available | January 23, 2014 |
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Customers like the size, ease of opening, value, sturdiness, and appearance of the knife. They mention that it fits well in their pocket, opens nicely, and is amazing for the price. Some appreciate the black wash finish and the fact that it's a really pleasant look.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the knife. They mention that it is a high-quality blade, well-made, and durable, and up to Kershaw's high standards. The build quality on this is amazing, and everything feels tight and the blade flips out easily. Overall, they are happy with the purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Just a simple, honest, hard working blade. The length is perfect for daily use, and the weight, honestly, is not an issue...." Read more
"...Sharp, beefy, good blades and no lock to mess with. Obviously there are better knives on the market for a lot more $$$$...." Read more
"...Good price compared to knives with similar features. And a great finish! I've only had this knife for a few days but I've run it through many tests...." Read more
"...This high quality construction is reflected in the knife's dense, heavy feel in your hand, which surprises some people, while I enjoy being keenly..." Read more
Customers like the sturdiness of the knife. They mention that it's balance in the hand and sturdy as can be, the actuator doubles as a good solid finger guard, and the flipper has a very heavy duty feel. They also say it' s reliable and an absolute workhorse.
"...More important is the size, shape, design, function, and strength. The Cryo nails it on all those...." Read more
"...I can really recommend the Cryo and the Ember as an EDC knife. Sharp, beefy, good blades and no lock to mess with...." Read more
"...I feel like this knife could take a lot of work without breaking. Good price compared to knives with similar features. And a great finish!..." Read more
"This is a wonderful, sturdy little knife for basic utility, everyday carry, and, as I personally use it now, an emergency blade to keep in my car...." Read more
Customers are happy with the sharpness of the knife. They mention that it comes very sharp, sharpens pretty easily, and slices through paper with ease. The point is strong and slices just about everything.
"...I can really recommend the Cryo and the Ember as an EDC knife. Sharp, beefy, good blades and no lock to mess with...." Read more
"Great Knife! Razor sharp out of the box, very sturdy. I feel like this knife could take a lot of work without breaking...." Read more
"...I really like it's size, blade sharpness, look, adjustable carry clip, assisted opening, and it's price...." Read more
"...most tasks and I have found it (also on a few other spydercos) to sharpen easy, hold an edge reasonably well, and be stain resistant...." Read more
Customers like the size of the pocket knife. They say it's compact but not tiny, fits well in a pants pocket, and has a slim profile. Customers also like the length and weight of the knife. The knife clips firmly to their pocket and is easy to operate.
"...Just a simple, honest, hard working blade. The length is perfect for daily use, and the weight, honestly, is not an issue...." Read more
"...and "right" in your hand when opened, and is neatly compact when closed...." Read more
"...Holds edge well. Springs open fast. Size is great in the pocket." Read more
"...It rides relatively deep and slides in and out of the pocket nicely due to the stainless steel behind it...." Read more
Customers like the ease of opening the knife. They say it opens nicely, with a little bit of friction that they could work. They like the assisted opening mechanism, which is smooth and effortless. They also mention that it holds an edge well and that it can be opened and closed with one hand.
"...The assisted opening is brilliant. After a week of practice and breaking it in, it's a 10 out of 10...." Read more
"...The spring mechanism has remained butter-smooth and easy to open with regular use...." Read more
"...My other complaint is about the thumb stud. The assisted opening system is awesome, and works great with the flipper, but the thumb stud is a pain..." Read more
"...The blade takes and holds an edge well, the assisted opening is smooth and effortless.The only thing I can criticize are the thumb studs...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the knife. They say that the black wash is a beautiful finish for the metal, and it fits very well. The finish and shape of this one are excellent. It has a rugged, almost menacing look to it, and is able to cut through thick materials. The blade is dark in color, but has textured and is not too aggressive.
"...It feels right, looks right, and works right. The blade is dark in color but has a nice texture to it... Looks vintage and modern at the same time...." Read more
"...The Blackwash is a very nice finish and makes teh knife look like one you have owned for years...." Read more
"...I really like it's size, blade sharpness, look, adjustable carry clip, assisted opening, and it's price...." Read more
"...LOVE THIS THINGand it LOOKS GREAT! I love the blackwash finish!..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the knife. They mention that it's amazing for the price, has good quality, and is a durable knife for the money.
"...I feel like this knife could take a lot of work without breaking. Good price compared to knives with similar features. And a great finish!..." Read more
"...Overall though, great knife for the price. I would definitely recommend it for around town carry, or as a "get dirty" knife for camping...." Read more
"...In summary, this knife is a great value for the price.For the price point" Read more
"...This knife is not a high end production knife, but its an awesome inexpensive EDC that will likely get many years of use...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the knife. They say it feels fantastic in-hand, is definitely solid, and incredibly comfortable to use. The grip is very smooth, which can make it slippery to hold, but they don't find it difficult to grip. Overall, customers are satisfied with the comfort and durability of the product.
"...The blade is dark in color but has a nice texture to it... Looks vintage and modern at the same time. It blends in to its environment easily...." Read more
"...The handle on the Cryo allows for a good grip. I will agree however that the thumb studs are useless (or at minimum, redundant)...." Read more
"...high quality construction is reflected in the knife's dense, heavy feel in your hand, which surprises some people, while I enjoy being keenly aware..." Read more
"...steel handle might make it slippery and hard to grip, but the grip is shaped perfectly to be able to hold it firmly and have a good grip even with..." Read more
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The Cryo is simply a well-designed knife. It feels right, looks right, and works right. The blade is dark in color but has a nice texture to it... Looks vintage and modern at the same time. It blends in to its environment easily. Not flashy. Also not trying to be a special opps poser. Just a simple, honest, hard working blade. The length is perfect for daily use, and the weight, honestly, is not an issue. No one likes extra weight in their pocket but this is something I look forward to carrying. It's slim, and slips easily in and out of the pocket.
The assisted opening is brilliant. After a week of practice and breaking it in, it's a 10 out of 10. One of the best (quickest and most reliable) opening, locking blades I've ever used.
If you're looking at folding locking pocket knives in this price range, you'll see a lot of black plastic, which has it's merits. Manufacturers are trying to cut costs and save weight with G10 polymers, nylon, and fiberglass. Some of them are great knives. If you're climbing Annapurna then yes, weight is an issue. An extra ounce is not an issue walking around town. More important is the size, shape, design, function, and strength. The Cryo nails it on all those. Yes it weighs more than your average 3" knife but more than makes up for it in timeless design and performance.
The finish is excellent and the action is very smooth. The blade pops open and locks firmly in place. The blade was well centered and is very sharp with zero play. Since it is a frame lock instead of a liner lock, the locking mechanism is very secure. The Blackwash is a very nice finish and makes teh knife look like one you have owned for years.
It is slightly heavy for a knife of its size, but that's not a big issue. I also have the Ember, which is just like the Cryo, but much smaller. It also is a frame lock knife and is heavy for its size.
The handle on the Cryo allows for a good grip. I will agree however that the thumb studs are useless (or at minimum, redundant). You don't need them to open the knife, and they don't act as blade stops. The next time I go past the Kershaw factory I'm going to stop in at the repair desk and ask if they would remove the studs. I just had the Tip-Lock on my Kershaw Scallion repaired there. 10 minutes and I had a new lock and the blade was sharpened!
While I'm on the topic of Tip-Locks, the Cryo (and the Ember) don't have a Tip-Lock and really don't seem to need them. They do take a little bit of direct force to get the blade moving. The Scallion really does need the lock as once the lock broke, it would open in my pocket on its own, quite often. The Cryo (and the Ember) don't seem to share that problem.
All three of these knives are wicked sharp, which is why having one open in your pocket is not a good thing!
I can really recommend the Cryo and the Ember as an EDC knife. Sharp, beefy, good blades and no lock to mess with. Obviously there are better knives on the market for a lot more $$$$. But these are 5 star knifes within their price range.
One final thought. . I bought this knife as an everyday EDC working knife. Because it's blase is under 3 inches it is legal in most areas of the USA (but not all). And while I suppose I would use is for self defense in a last ditch situation, I did not buy it for its "fighting" qualities. I bought it for its EDC/Utlity qualities.
UPDATE: 8/12/17
I've had this knife for 3 years now and i'm happy with my purchase but i thought i would give another update from long term use. I've had difficulty with getting the blade to be centered when closed but that hasn't scratched the blade or anything significant, mostly just an annoyance. However i came back here today because the torsion bar inside the knife (I did keep it in even though it is technically illegal where i live) has since snapped. I don't recall if there is a warranty at all and if there isn't I think i'll just keep it manual for now on. other than the torsion bar breaking it's been an amazing knife and can still be used, keep in mind this knife has gone through 3 years of use. well worth the money.
Update 5/31/22
I still love this knife. After almost 8 years of use and not adding any lubricant its gotten a bit tough to open but still holding up strong. I'm actually back here because I'm thinking of getting a second one in case I ever lose this one.
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2014
UPDATE: 8/12/17
I've had this knife for 3 years now and i'm happy with my purchase but i thought i would give another update from long term use. I've had difficulty with getting the blade to be centered when closed but that hasn't scratched the blade or anything significant, mostly just an annoyance. However i came back here today because the torsion bar inside the knife (I did keep it in even though it is technically illegal where i live) has since snapped. I don't recall if there is a warranty at all and if there isn't I think i'll just keep it manual for now on. other than the torsion bar breaking it's been an amazing knife and can still be used, keep in mind this knife has gone through 3 years of use. well worth the money.
Update 5/31/22
I still love this knife. After almost 8 years of use and not adding any lubricant its gotten a bit tough to open but still holding up strong. I'm actually back here because I'm thinking of getting a second one in case I ever lose this one.
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Reviewed in Spain on July 20, 2022