Kershaw Turismo KVT Assisted D2 Hidden Flipper Frame Lock Folder 5505

The Kershaw 5505 Turismo Folder offers sleek contouring and assisted opening without the intrusion of a bulky flipper tab.  The hidden flipper design maintains a clean and streamlined look when the D2 blade is deployed while providing for easy one-handed operation with the help of Kershaw's KVT ball bearing washers pivot and SpeedSafe Assisted opening technology. Made to look good and handle well, this folder is sure to slide right into your EDC rotation. 

Brand new directly from Kershaw Knives.

Blade: Upswept with handsome satin grinds and sanded flats, the D2 high-carbon tool steel blade provides excellent cutting power for a variety of daily slicing tasks. Easy to sharpen plain edge with aesthetic blade cutout and fullers. Powered by the assisted opening mechanism KVT bearing deliver ultra smooth operation and fast deployment, on handed deployment.

Handle: Contoured and stylish, the handle has been composed of stainless steel and finished with a black PVD coating. A frame lock integrated into the backside of the frame offers secure and reliable lock-up and smooth, one-hand operation. A custom back spacer finishes off this futuristic looking folder.

Carries via a reversible, tip-up, stainless steel deep carry clip.

D2 Tool Steel: D2 is a cold work tool steel that has been used as a die cutting steel since WW II. With a high chromium content for a tool steel (10-13%) D2 offers greater corrosion resistance than most high carbon steels. With a good combination of toughness, corrosion resistance and wear resistance D2 is a well-balanced, all around knife steel.