About The big, bold Cryo II is also available with a great-looking BlackWash finish. Designed by Rick Hinderer, the Cryo II offers a bigger 3.25-inch, assisted opening blade. Like all Rick’s knives, the Cryo II benefits from Rick’s real-world experience as a fire fighter and EMT. It’s designed to be a sturdy knife that’s still aesthetically pleasing and feels good in the hand. The rough-and-tumble BlackWash finish just makes it even better. Award-winning design in a larger size 8Cr13MoV blade steel offers edge-holding capability, strength, and hardness; BlackWash™ finish for added blade protection Contoured all-steel handle is comfortable and provides a secure grip; lockbar stabilization prevents lock over-travel Fast, easy one-handed opening with Kershaw's assisted opening and flipper Features + Details Status Discontinued Use Everyday, Work Type Assisted, Folder Style Pocketknife Designer Rick Hinderer Blade Style Drop Point Blade Edge Plain Opening Action Assisted Opens With Flipper Lock Type Frame lock, lockbar stabilizer Pocketclip 4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down) Handle Color BlackWash™ Hardware Steel tube spacers Sheath – Country of Origin USA: Design, Prototype, Quality Control. China: Manufacture Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Specifications Blade Length 3.25 in. (8.3 cm) Blade Material 8Cr13MoV Blade Finish/Coating Black-oxide BlackWash™ coating Blade Thickness 0.118 in. (3 mm) Closed Length 4.4 in. (11.2 cm) Handle Material Stainless steel Handle Finish/Coating Black-oxide BlackWash™ coating Handle Thickness 0.38 in. (9.8 mm) Overall Length 7.75 in. (19.7 cm) Weight 5.5 oz. (155.9 g) More Year Released 2014 Year Discontinued 2024