For 2017, CRKT is bringing back Flavio Ikoma’s Fossil – this time with black G-10 handle overlays, and it’s just as gorgeous as ever. The Black G10 handle overlays really change the overall look of the Fossil, in a good way. The IKBS Ball Bearing pivot system really makes this flipper zip open and lock into place. Frankly, the CRKT Fossil and Fossil compact just feel good in your hand. They’re a nice EDC with little bit of pizazz. Let’s look at some details for each of these.

FOSSIL™ BLACK WITH VEFF SERRATIONS™ 5473
Designed by Flavio Ikoma in Presidente Prudente, Brazil

CRKT says, “It’s a knife that hearkens back to another era. But with a hammered two-tone and IKBS™ ball bearing pivot system, this one will never get old—especially when it comes to cutting tasks. The Fossil™ combines the best from designer Flavio Ikoma of Presidente Prudente, Brazil. With styling cues found on his previous Sampa™ and Carajas™ models, it ramps up the artistic flair to create a piece that is clearly Ikoma, yet distinctively a new breed of EDC folder.”

Specifications

  • Blade Length 3.960″ (100.58 mm)
  • Blade Edge Combination
  • Blade Steel 8Cr13MoV, HRC 58-60
  • Blade Finish Satin
  • Blade Thickness 0.148″ (3.76 mm)
  • Closed Length 4.928″ (125.17 mm)
  • Weight 6.0 oz
  • Handle Handles – 2Cr13 SS; Overlays – Black & Gray G10
  • Style Folding Knife w/Frame Lock
  • Overall Length 8.875″ (225.43 mm)

The CRKT Fossil Black Veff Serrated is available for pre-order right now from Smoky Mountain Knife Works (smkw.com) for only $69.99. To get yours, simply click the button below.

FOSSIL™ BLACK COMPACT 5462
Designed by Flavio Ikoma in Presidente Prudente, Brazil

CRKT says, “It’s a compact knife that hearkens back to another era. But with a hammered two-tone handle and IKBS™ ball bearing pivot system, this one will never get old—especially when it comes to cutting tasks.”

Specifications

  • Blade Length 3.439″ (87.35 mm)
  • Blade Edge Plain
  • Blade Steel 8Cr13MoV, HRC 58-60
  • Blade Finish Satin
  • Blade Thickness 0.115″ (2.92 mm)
  • Closed Length 4.315″ (109.6 mm)
  • Weight 4.2 oz
  • Handle Handles – 2Cr13 SS; Overlays – Black & Gray G10
  • Style Folding Knife w/Frame Lock
  • Overall Length 7.688″ (195.28 mm)

The CRKT Fossil Black Compact is available for pre-order right now from Smoky Mountain Knife Works (smkw.com) for only $59.99. To get yours, simply click the button below.

Here’s a Gallery of Images of the Fossil Black and the Fossil Black Compact. Click any thumbnail to begin a slide show.