SPARKS, MD--(Marketwired - Apr 5, 2016) - Wiss, a 168-year-old brand known for durability and performance, today announced the introduction of a new folding pocket knife. Designed for ease of use, the tanto style blade features a piercing tip and includes serrated and straight cutting edges for maximum cutting capabilities.

The user-friendly knife is equipped with dual thumb studs for fast and easy opening by either hand while a full metal frame provides increased rigidity. The spring assisted open allows the blade to open and lock into place quickly. The Folding Pocket Knife has a 3.125 inch blade.

"The new folding pocket knife was designed with performance, value and reliability in mind," said Griffin Biering, senior product manager for Wiss. "The titanium coating on the stainless steel blade of the Wiss Folding Pocket Knife is three times harder than steel, resulting in a longer product life."

The knife also includes a reversible pocket clip and a built-in lanyard ring. A slim, ergonomic handle allows for maximum comfort while cutting.

For more information, please visit www.wisstool.com or watch the Folding Pocket Knife video.

About Wiss
Wiss is a premier scissors, snips and specialty trade tools brand from Apex Tool Group, one of the largest hand tool manufacturers in the world. Wiss has been the leading brand in aviation snips for over 50 years, driven by two simple principles: performance and durability. Wiss puts those same qualities into every product in its line. So no matter what Wiss tool you use, you can count on getting exceptional performance and long life. Additional information about Wiss products is available online at www.wisstool.com.

About Apex Tool Group, LLC
Apex Tool Group, LLC, based in Sparks, MD, is one of the largest worldwide producers of industrial hand and power tools, tool storage, drill chucks, chain, and electronic soldering products. Directly and through its subsidiaries, Apex serves a multitude of global markets, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, hardware, industrial, and consumer retail. Apex markets its portfolio of diverse products under its own brand names in addition to being the principal manufacturer for several key private label products for certain retailers for many years. Additional information about Apex Tool Group is available at www.apextoolgroup.com.

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