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Squid Industries Knives

Acid Washed Matte Silver Tanto Krake Raken

Acid Washed Matte Silver Tanto Krake Raken

Regular price $305.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $305.00 USD
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The Krake Raken is the industry standard premium butterfly knife. Every component is precision machined with state-of-the-art technology and hand-assembled by expert craftsmen. Incredible durability, refined balance, and buttery smoothness are all guaranteed with the Krake Raken. This version of the Krake Raken features a grippy bead blasted finish on the handles paired with an acid washed blade for a tactical look.

Description

The Krake Raken V3 (formerly known as the Kraken), is the industry leading butterfly knife that sets the gold standard for competitive flipping. The Krake Raken has several blade options including the Tanto, Bowie, Weehawk, and Trainer.

The Krake Raken balisong butterfly knife, first introduced in 2019, is the first live-blade offering from Squid Industries. It features 7075 aluminum alloy channel handles and an AEB-L stainless steel blade. The Krake Raken is engineered for optimal ergonomics and grip with a machined texture, tapered handles, and a crowned spine.

For those who are looking to EDC (every day carry) their Krake Raken, check out the Anchor. This innovative device functions as both a detachable latch and pocket clip so that your knife stays together and secured while in your pocket.

Version History:

V1: Released June 2019. First Production units debuted at Blade Show Atlanta

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V2: Released August 2020. Increased the texture and jimping and significantly improved the bushing system.

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V2.5: Released June 2021: Added a groove along the side of the handle for additional control and grip.

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V3: Released February 2023: Updated the tang area to reduce pinching and increased the texture and jimping depth for more grip. The Trainer blade was also updated to a new tanto profile.

Features

You'll find the following premium features on our Krake Rake Trainer:

  • High-strength 7075 aluminum alloy channel handles in zen pin configuration
  • AEB-L Stainless blade with crowned spine and an acid-washed finish
  • Mathematically calculated weight distribution for the ultimate balance
  • Precision-tuned bushing system
  • Additional side milling including jimping and bead blasted handles for optimal grip
  • Rounded, tapered handles for control and strengthened durability
  • Upgradeable with the Squid Industries Anchor

Specifications

 

Total Length (Open Position) 10.05”
Total Length (Closed Position) 5.875”
Handle Length 5.55"
Handle Thickness 0.500” to .420”
Blade Length
4.50"
Weight 4.31 oz.
Handle Material 7075 T6511 High Strength Aluminum Alloy
Handle Finish Bead-Blasted Matte Type II Hard Anodized
Blade Material AEB-L Heat-Treated Stainless
Blade Finish Acid Washed
Pin Design Zen Pin
Pivot Design Bushing Pivot System
Handle Design Channel
Latch Design None
Balance Profile Neutral

 

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Performance Pentagon

Rating System

Grip: Tactility and degree of control

Balance: Distribution of the weight in relation to optimal flipping

Durability: Longevity rating and overall resistance to damage

Tolerances: Accuracy and preciseness of the tuning and handle play

Noise: Sound level during flipping

Rating out of 10

Grip:7
Balance: 10 Durability:6
Tolerances:10
Noise:7

FAQ

Authorized Retailers

Blade HQ

HQ - 564 W 700S #104 Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

Telephone: 1-888-252-3347

American Edge

9000 Indian Rd NW, Rice, MN 56367

Telephone: 320-393-2792

The Blade Bar

1901 S Main St Suite B Gravaeine, TX 76051

Telephone: 817-837-0323

Northwest Knives

3909 E Fairview Ave Suite 130, Meridian, ID 83642

Telephone: 208-884-8626

Sharp Things

6610 N. May. Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116

Telephone: 1-405-204-4493

Ye Ole Cutlery & Gift Shop

5015 Saint Leonard Road, Saint Leonard Maryland 20685

Telephone: 410-326-0641

Azusa Bladeworks

800 W Camino Casa Verde Green Valley, AZ 85614

Telephone: 520-784-4678

Shop Soet

3776 Fourth Ave. San Diego, CA 92103

Telephone: 619-200-2883

House of Blades

6451 NW Loop 820 Fort Worth, TX 76135

Telephone: 817-237-7721

KnifeJoy

3779 AR-1, Cherry Valley, AR 72324

Telephone: 870-318-7408

Penchetta Pen & Knife

4705 E Carefree Hwy #104,Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Telephone: 408-575-0729

Tactical Elements

We Be Knives

Pier 39 (0-2) San Francisco, CA 94133

Telephone: 707-301-1461

RGH

No. 101, Xining S. Rd., Wanhua Dist., Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C. 10843

Telephone: (02) 2312-0816, (02) 2382-1670

Lamnia

Myllymäenkatu 12, 53550 Lappeenranta, Finland

Telephone: +358 41 4540034

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Customization

Anodized Satin Finish in a Wide Array of Colors

Customization

Anodized Satin Finish in a Wide Array of Colors

Precision Bushing System

Professionally tuned bushings with perfect flipping tolerances and ultra smooth handle swing

Rust Resistant AEB-L Steel

Rounded spine and chamfered tang for a comfortable flipping experience. Various blade shapes with unique balance profiles

Aircraft grade 7075 AL

Light yet perfectly balanced Impact resistant handles with machined texture and jimping for enhanced grip.