The CRKT Provoke (Columbia River part no. 4041S) is a morphing karambit that draws on an ancient blade design while hiding a genuinely modern secret: it was the first knife ever to feature CRKT’s Kinematic technology. In its closed position the 2.47-inch AUS-8A stonewashed steel blade stays neatly tucked inside a sand-colored Grivory handle, invisible until called into action. To operate, you nudge the upper crossbar with your thumb while your fingers grip the handle, and the blade lunges to life through an internal linkage system and locks into place, no spring or button release involved. Shifting a discreet lever at the base of the finger loop retracts the blade back into its closed position.

Key Specifications

• The blade is a 2.47-inch AUS-8A stainless steel karambit blade with an easy-to-sharpen stonewash finish.
• CRKT’s Kinematic technology uses an internal linkage, not a spring or button, to deploy the blade.
• The handle is sand-colored Grivory, a strong, lightweight engineered thermoplastic.
• A discreet lever at the base of the finger loop retracts the blade back into the closed position.
• The pocket clip sits nearly flush with the handle and is also activated by light thumb pressure.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Provoke open? You nudge the upper crossbar with your thumb, driving the blade open through CRKT’s Kinematic linkage rather than a spring or button.

What steel is the blade made from? AUS-8A stainless steel with a stonewash finish.

Buy the CRKT Provoke Kinematic Karambit

The Provoke stays completely hidden until you need it, then comes to life with a motion unlike any other folder. See more from Columbia River or shop our full selection of pocket knives. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.