Specifications
- Overall Length:6.50"
- Blade Length:2.75"
- Blade Thickness:0.12"
- Blade Material:8Cr13MoV
- Blade Style:Drop Point
- Blade Grind:Hollow
- Finish:Gray
- Edge Type:Plain
- Handle Length:3.80"
- Handle Thickness:0.37"
- Handle Material:Stainless Steel
- Color:Gray
- Frame/Liner:Stainless Steel
- Weight:4.10 oz.
- User:Right Hand, Left Hand
- Pocket Clip:Tip-Up, Tip-Down
- Knife Type:Spring Assisted
- Opener:Flipper, Thumb Stud
- Lock Type:Frame Lock
- Brand:Kershaw
- Model:Cryo
- Model Number:1555TI
- Designer:Rick Hinderer
- Country of Origin:China
- Best Use:Tactical
- Product Type:Knife
Specifications
- Overall Length:6.50"
- Blade Length:2.75"
- Blade Thickness:0.12"
- Blade Material:8Cr13MoV
- Blade Style:Drop Point
- Blade Grind:Hollow
- Finish:Gray
- Edge Type:Plain
- Handle Length:3.80"
- Handle Thickness:0.37"
- Handle Material:Stainless Steel
- Color:Gray
- Frame/Liner:Stainless Steel
- Weight:4.10 oz.
- User:Right Hand, Left Hand
- Pocket Clip:Tip-Up, Tip-Down
- Knife Type:Spring Assisted
- Opener:Flipper, Thumb Stud
- Lock Type:Frame Lock
- Brand:Kershaw
- Model:Cryo
- Model Number:1555TI
- Designer:Rick Hinderer
- Country of Origin:China
- Best Use:Tactical
- Product Type:Knife
The Kershaw Cryo is quite the treat for those looking to get an inexpensive Rick Hinderer designed knife with a high-quality build. The Cryo was awarded the "Best Buy of the Year" at 2012 Blade Show and it gets 2 thumbs up from us at Blade HQ.
The Cryo is a framelock knife with a Hinderer lockbar stabilizer. The stainless steel blade and handle are matte gray coated with titanium-carbo-nitride. The assisted opening blade is deployed with a push of the ambidextrous thumb stud or flipper. The pocket clip is four-way reversible for multiple carry options.
Customer Reviews
I did a simple knife pimping by swapping the 1555BLKST and 1555TI blades. Made both blades look 10 times better!
Build quality: 5 stars
Materials: 3 stars
Aesthetics: 4 stars
Personal likability: 5 stars
-solid lockup
-strong tip
-inexpensive
-quick to deploy
-wonderful design
Cons:
-poor texture due to stainless steel scales
-a little heavy for the size
Overall this is a great knife and would make a great gift knife for anyone.
Take off the thumb studs as soon as you get it, they are useless.
Although there are a few cons with the Cryo it is not reason enough to not buy this knife at this price. The weight can be a little heavier than some may like but it does not weigh down the pants. The combination of the flipper and stiff spring may bite a little into your finger. The thumb studs are basically useless on the Cryo, so the flipper is the main opening method for one handed opening.
Something I noticed recently is you can hear a rattle from the spring when the knife is opened but not when the knife is closed. None of these cons give me a reason to give the Cryo anything less than a 5-star rating. Now onto the pros, price, the styling and design, deep carry pocket clip, ability to configure the pocket clip however you like, strong spring, and good sharp blade. The pros far outweigh the cons and justifies every reason to purchase this knife.
The Kershaw Cryo is quite the treat for those looking to get an inexpensive Rick Hinderer designed knife with a high-quality build. The Cryo was awarded the "Best Buy of the Year" at 2012 Blade Show and it gets 2 thumbs up from us at Blade HQ.
The Cryo is a framelock knife with a Hinderer lockbar stabilizer. The stainless steel blade and handle are matte gray coated with titanium-carbo-nitride. The assisted opening blade is deployed with a push of the ambidextrous thumb stud or flipper. The pocket clip is four-way reversible for multiple carry options.
Specifications
- Overall Length:6.50"
- Blade Length:2.75"
- Blade Thickness:0.12"
- Blade Material:8Cr13MoV
- Blade Style:Drop Point
- Blade Grind:Hollow
- Finish:Gray
- Edge Type:Plain
- Handle Length:3.80"
- Handle Thickness:0.37"
- Handle Material:Stainless Steel
- Color:Gray
- Frame/Liner:Stainless Steel
- Weight:4.10 oz.
- User:Right Hand, Left Hand
- Pocket Clip:Tip-Up, Tip-Down
- Knife Type:Spring Assisted
- Opener:Flipper, Thumb Stud
- Lock Type:Frame Lock
- Brand:Kershaw
- Model:Cryo
- Model Number:1555TI
- Designer:Rick Hinderer
- Country of Origin:China
- Best Use:Tactical
- Product Type:Knife
I love the Hinderer design, and being a flipper that's an additional added cool bonus. It's not lighting quick, but it does the job and looks good doing it!
I did a simple knife pimping by swapping the 1555BLKST and 1555TI blades. Made both blades look 10 times better!
Build quality: 5 stars
Materials: 3 stars
Aesthetics: 4 stars
Personal likability: 5 stars
-solid lockup
-strong tip
-inexpensive
-quick to deploy
-wonderful design
Cons:
-poor texture due to stainless steel scales
-a little heavy for the size
Overall this is a great knife and would make a great gift knife for anyone.
Take off the thumb studs as soon as you get it, they are useless.
Although there are a few cons with the Cryo it is not reason enough to not buy this knife at this price. The weight can be a little heavier than some may like but it does not weigh down the pants. The combination of the flipper and stiff spring may bite a little into your finger. The thumb studs are basically useless on the Cryo, so the flipper is the main opening method for one handed opening.
Something I noticed recently is you can hear a rattle from the spring when the knife is opened but not when the knife is closed. None of these cons give me a reason to give the Cryo anything less than a 5-star rating. Now onto the pros, price, the styling and design, deep carry pocket clip, ability to configure the pocket clip however you like, strong spring, and good sharp blade. The pros far outweigh the cons and justifies every reason to purchase this knife.
I love the Hinderer design, and being a flipper that's an additional added cool bonus. It's not lighting quick, but it does the job and looks good doing it!