Product Description
The Mbombo™ is a mythic fusion of ancient inspiration and future-facing engineering. Named for the Kuba deity of creation and originally inspired by a custom design commissioned for a SpaceX rocket launch crew, this folder is built for those who demand "out of this world" performance. As part of CRKT's premium lineup, the Mbombo delivers a blacked-out, tactical aesthetic paired with elite-tier materials, offering a high-utility cleaver profile that transitions seamlessly from precision urban tasks to rugged outdoor use.
The 3.23" cleaver-style blade is crafted from Böhler M390, a premier "super steel" world-renowned for its extreme edge retention, high wear resistance, and incredible toughness. The blade is treated with a black titanium nitride (TiN) coating for enhanced surface protection and features a sharpened front edge specifically designed for high-leverage push cutting and scraping. Deployment is lightning-fast and friction-free thanks to the integrated IKBS™ ball bearing pivot system. The handle is precision-machined from solid black titanium, providing an elite strength-to-weight ratio, while a beefy frame lock with a thick lock bar ensures a bank-vault lockup under pressure.
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3.23" M390 Super Steel Blade: Offers world-class edge retention and maximum corrosion resistance for professional-grade performance.
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Versatile Cleaver Geometry: Features a dual-edge design with a sharpened front for precision push cuts and a primary edge for heavy slicing.
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Solid Titanium Handle: Provides an incredibly lightweight yet nearly indestructible chassis with a sophisticated blacked-out finish.
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IKBS™ Ball Bearing Pivot: Ensures a smooth, rapid, and reliable manual blade deployment every time the flipper is engaged.
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Secure Frame Lock: Engineered with a thick lock bar for maximum safety and a confident, secure lockup during heavy-duty use.
Specifications:
| Product Type | Folding Knife | |
| Brand | CRKT | |
| Product Name | Mbombo | |
| Model # | 5920K | |
| Overall Length (in) | 7.63 | |
| Closed Length (in) | 4.39 | |
| Blade Length (in) | 3.23 | |
| Blade Thickness (in) | 0.13 | |
| Blade Material | Bohler M390 | |
| Blade Style | Cleaver | |
| Blade Edge | Plain | |
| Blade Finish | Black | |
| Handle Material | Titanium | |
| Handle Finish | Black | |
| Lock Type | Frame Lock | |
| Clip Position | Tip-Up, Right Carry | |
| Weight (oz) | 3.50 | |
| Origin | China | |
| Blade Range | 3-3.49 |