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This Knife
- Blade: 3.2" Double-edged dagger blade with a black stonewash finish made from 5Cr18MoV.
- Opener: Flip insert mechanism with a quick flick of the wrist deploys the blade.
- Handle: Lightweight black GRN handle.
- Lock: Tabs on the insert recessed in the handle secure the deployed blade. Recessed magnets on the insert keep the blade secure the blade when closed.
CRKT Gravitic Flip
Meet the CRKT Gravitic Flip—where old-school ingenuity collides with modern-day carry in the most satisfying way possible. Designed by Ted Valerio of Teval Knives in Montrose, Colorado, this piece isn’t just a knife—it’s a mechanical conversation starter that brings a nearly forgotten concept back to life.
At first glance, it looks like a sleek, minimalist OTF. But the magic happens when you put it in motion. Instead of relying on springs or buttons like most out-the-front knives, the Gravitic Flip runs on a cleverly engineered flip insert system. Give it a quick flick, and the internal insert glides forward, sending the blade out with a smooth, deliberate action that feels as good as it looks.
Once deployed, the blade locks into place via recessed tabs on the insert that nest securely into the handle—simple, solid, and satisfying. Closing it is just as intuitive. And when the blade is tucked away, hidden magnets embedded in the insert quietly take over, holding everything snug and secure without any extra fuss.
The result? A manual OTF that’s lightweight, reliable, and endlessly fidget-friendly. It’s the kind of knife you’ll find yourself flipping open and closed just because you can—no springs, no buttons, just pure mechanical charm.
The Gravitic Flip proves that sometimes the best innovations aren’t new at all—they’re just waiting for the right moment to be rediscovered.
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