Product Description
The Provoke™ is the world’s first morphing karambit, a revolutionary design by Joe Caswell that fundamentally changed the landscape of tactical folding knives. This 4040DS edition brings the groundbreaking Kinematic® technology to a lightweight, desert-ready platform. Engineered for high-stakes environments where rapid, one-handed deployment is mission-critical, this model features a "Desert Sand" colorway that offers both a professional aesthetic and low-profile tactical utility in arid conditions.
At the heart of the Provoke is the patented Kinematic® technology. With a simple push of the thumb, the internal linkages "morph" the blade into action, locking it securely in place while your hand maintains a full, unshakable grip on the handle. The 2.47" hawkbill blade is crafted from premium D2 tool steel—celebrated for its extreme toughness and edge retention—and is finished with a durable Desert Sand coating. The handle is constructed from high-strength Grivory®—an aircraft-grade thermoplastic that is nearly indestructible yet significantly lighter than aluminum. Complete with a zero-profile pocket clip that sits flush until pressed, the Provoke 4040DS is a masterclass in tactical innovation and mechanical precision.
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2.47" D2 Tool Steel with a Desert Sand finish and a devastatingly effective, high-utility Hawkbill profile.
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Kinematic® Technology: Revolutionary manual deployment that "morphs" the blade into a locked position with a single thumb-push.
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Desert Sand Grivory® Handle: An aircraft-grade thermoplastic grip that provides maximum durability with reduced weight for all-day carry.
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Zero-Profile Pocket Clip: Innovative design that stays flush with the handle until needed, ensuring a snag-free draw.
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Tactical Evolution: Designed by Joe Caswell for rapid deployment and professional defensive use in a lightweight format.
Specifications:
| Product Type | Folding Knife | |
| Brand | CRKT | |
| Product Name | Provoke | |
| Model # | 4040DS | |
| Overall Length (in) | 7.19 | |
| Closed Length (in) | 4.96 | |
| Blade Length (in) | 2.47 | |
| Blade Thickness (in) | 0.21 | |
| Blade Material | D2 | |
| Blade Hardness (HRC) | 57-59 | |
| Blade Style | Hawksbill | |
| Blade Edge | Plain | |
| Blade Finish | Desert Tan | |
| Handle Material | Grivory | |
| Handle Color | Desert Tan | |
| Lock Type | Kinematic | |
| Weight (oz) | 4.70 | |
| Origin | Taiwan | |
| Designer | Joe Caswell | |
| Blade Range | 2-2.99 |