Doug Ritter Mini-RSK Mk1 Folding Utility Knife Media Release

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August 31, 2004
For Immediate Release

Size Comparison Full-sized RSK Mk1™ (top) Mini-RSK Mk1s™ (below)

Due to the phenomenal response to the original Doug Ritter RSK Mk1^™ and the many requests received, Doug Ritter is pleased to announce the introduction of the Mini-RSK Mk1^™ (Benchmade Model 558) with a 2.88 inch (7.32 cm) blade. The Mini is a true featherweight at only 2.68 oz. (76 g). However, it is still robust enough to see you through almost any situation.

The Mini-RSK Mk1^™ retains all the essential features that make the original full-sized RSK Mk1^™ so practical and effective, just downsized. Same incredible CPM S30V steel, same superb Griptilian handle, same patented extraordinary ambidextrous AXIS Lock, and same functional wide-chord, high grind blade designed by Doug Ritter, just in a more compact package.

Said Doug Ritter, "the Mini-RSK Mk1 was developed specifically in response to customer requests; they simply wanted a smaller, more conveniently sized or more politically correct and less intimidating version of the original, but without losing any of the essential features that make this knife so practical and effective." There are many situations, particularly in an urban or business environment, where its smaller size is an asset. A number of the requests for a smaller version came from women who were looking for a blade that would better fit smaller hands or that would be more PC in an office work environment

Doug Ritter RSK Mk1™ (Benchmade Model 552-400) and Mini-RSK Mk1™ (Benchmade Model 558-400)
	RSK Mk1™	Mini-RSK Mk1™
Griptilian handle & mechanical design	Mel Pardue
AXIS Lock design	Bill McHenry and Jason Williams
Blade Design	Doug Ritter
Blade Material	CPM S30V hardened to 58-60 HRC
Blade Length	3.44 in. (8.74 cm)	2.88 in. (7.32 cm)
Blade Thickness	0.115 in. (2.92 mm)	0.100 in. (2.54 mm)
Blade Shape	Wide-Chord Drop Point
Blade Grind	High Flat grind with 30° plain edge, 6.9° bevel
Closed Length	4.62 in. (11.73 cm)	3.87 in. (9.82 cm)
Open Length	8.06 in. (20.47 cm)	6.74 in. (17.12 cm)
Handle Thickness	0.64 in. (1.63 cm) max	0.51 in. (1.30 cm) max
Weight	3.82 oz. (108.29 g)	2.68 oz. (76 g)
Handle Material	Black: Glass-filled Noryl GTX Color: Not Available	Black: Glass-filled Noryl GTX Color: Valox PBT
Liners	410 Stainless Steel
Pivot Washers	Phosphor Bronze
Pocket Clip	Ambidextrous Reversible Removeable Stainless Steel
Lock Mechanism	Ambidextrous AXIS Lock
Opener	Ambidextrous Dual Thumb Studs

The Mini-RSK Mk1^™ is available with both a standard black handle and with a yellow handle. This brightly colored handle makes the Mini easier to find if dropped or set down, and it can also contribute to making it more acceptable and less like a weapon in the view of some. This is a supurb utility folder that will meet blade length restrictions that in some localities limit folders to a maximum of three inches (7.62 cm).

Full specifications and information on the RSK Mk1^™ can be found at www.DougRitter.com/dr_rsk_mk1.htm or on Equipped To Survive^™ at www.equipped.org/rsk_mk1.htm

The Doug Ritter Mini-RSK Mk1^™ will be available exclusively from Aeromedix.com. Suggested Retail Price is $129.95. Introductory pricing is only $98.95.

To order a Black Doug Ritter Mini-RSK Mk1^™
To order a Yellow Doug Ritter Mini-RSK Mk1^™

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each Doug Ritter Mini-RSK Mk1^™ goes to support the non-profit Equipped To Survive Foundation.

As with the original RSK Mk1^™, the first production run of 100 Mini-RSK Mk1^™ will be marked as "First Production" with the serial number on the reverse of the blade. These Limited Edition Minis are being first offered to existing owners of the First Production full-sized RSK Mk1^™s with matching serial numbers. (If you are an owner of a First Production serialized RSK Mk1^™ and have not received this exclusive offer via email, please click here to email Aeromedix for details or phone 1-888-362-7123 toll-free, 307-732-2642 international.) Serial number 001/100 will be raffled off at some point in the future to benefit the non-profit Equipped To Survive Foundation. These serialized Mini-RSK Mk1s are being sold at the full retail price of $129.95 with no added premium. Effective September 6, any first production serialized Mini-RSK Mk1^™ not purchased during the restricted sale period will be available on a first come first served basis.

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