Kershaw's Rick Hinderer-designed Cinder is a keychain-ready multi-tool with a 1.4-inch drop point blade, bottle opener, and durable glass-filled nylon handle. Perfect for everyday tasks.
The Cinder represents thoughtful engineering applied to a genuine problem: you need a capable cutting tool that goes everywhere without drawing unwanted attention. Designed by custom knifemaker Rick Hinderer and manufactured by Kershaw, this is a knife built on real-world practicality.
Blade and Steel
Handle and Ergonomics
Practical Features
The Cinder doesn't try to be something it's not. It's not a tactical folder or a statement piece. It's a straightforward, capable tool designed by someone who understands what you actually need a knife to do. The upswept blade geometry and three-finger grip capability give you surprising control for such a compact design. The stonewashed finish is practical—it looks good and doesn't show every fingerprint and scratch.
This is the knife you'll actually carry because it's small enough to forget you have it, yet capable enough to handle real work.