Xan

Protect with purpose. Designed by a special ops veteran; the Xan™ /z-ann/ tactically-inspired everyday carry folding knife is your pocket-sized security system. Designed in the wake of the powerful and popular RASP™ tactical folder; the Xan™ keeps all the tactical trappings while translating seamlessly to the garage. ; ; Forged By War® designer Darrin William Sirois dreamt up the Xan™ (which translates to “protector” in Greek) from his shop in Fayetteville; North Carolina. The thin design packs a high-carbon stainless steel clip point blade with a bead blast finish. The lightweight handle is built with black carbon fiber with a black G10 base on the front; and sleek stainless steel on the other. Engage the thumb stud; open it 30 degrees and OutBurst® spring assist takes over. The blade springs to life and stays steadily in place with a frame lock. When closed; the internal mechanism holds the blade securely in place. ; ; A tactical titan undercover as an EDC.; ; About the Forged By War® Program; ; In 2013; Ryan Johnson of RMJ Tactical; designer of elite; military; tactical tomahawks; approached CRKT® with the news that he had been working with a few combat veterans that had returned from war with varying degrees of post-traumatic stress (PTS). ; ; To help work through their challenges; they have been designing and forging steel into custom tools. Drawing from their experience earned in combat situations; they have been creating tools they wished they had available to them in the battlefield. ; ; CRKT® cares deeply about our returning veterans and we saw a way to give back to the community that created them. In 2016; we launched the Forged By War® program. ; ; These are mission ready tools; designed by veterans; with a portion of the proceeds donated to the veterans' charity of choice. ; ; Mission ready tools that are Forged By War®. Learn more here.; ; Darrin William Sirois' charity of choice for this knife is The Green Beret Foundation.