CRKT CK small folder - opinions?

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Jeff/1911

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Folks,

I was planning to buy one of the large CK folders, as I think they are a neat design but now I think perhaps the small version might be more useful to me. Likely I would end up carrying it for general utility use on those rare days when I want to give my Spydies a well-earned rest.

Does anyone have an opinion of this knife, in either blade edge style...perhaps in comparison to the large version?

Thanks, Jeff/1911.
 
I carry the small one and I have large hands. It's a great fit and a great design, I think. The best thing going for under $50 and one of the best things going for over $50.
 
I've got a mess of CRKT folders. I really like the large KFF, but I'm not too big on the smaller version. The KFF design is very self defense oriented, for which the larger model is better suited.

If you like the AUS6 steel from CRKT, you might want to consider the Point Guard for general utlity use. It has the same steel, the same LAWKS, but a handle and blade design that seems to work better for precision cutting jobs. It also doesn't get those odd looks from sheeple that the KFF does.
 
Guys,

Thanks for your response. I thought this knife might be a nice balance between too- big-to-carry-easily, and too-small-to-do- much-with.

Buzzbait - I heard good things about the Point Guard, but really the only reason for me to buy this knife is because I like the style/looks of the CK folder design, kind of a lark.

RH - The CK folder I refer to is the "Crawford Kasper folding fighter" design, from Columbia River Knife & Tool.

Here's a picture:

http://store.knifecenter.com/pgi-ProductSpec?CR6783

Jeff/1911.
 
Jeff

I have the smaller version in plain edge and it is remarkable for the price. Excellent QC, fit and finish for about $50.

The larger one I found a bit too massive for my tastes. The smaller still has an adequate grip size for average male hands.

Good luck with your selection.

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Dick

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Dick,

This is kind of what I thought about the smaller C/K folder...big enough, but not too big for it's (my) intended purpose. Like I said; for those days when I want to give my Spydies a rest. So, do you think there's any point considering the combo edge, as opposed to the plain-edged version for a kind of do-all knife?

Jeff.
 
I have the small with a combo edge, and the large with a plain edge. Both are great knives. Personally, I like a partially- serrated blade. It slices through tough, fibrous stuff with ease. Not any harder, IMHO, to sharpen than a plain edge with the Sharpmaker. The small serrated portion still leaves plenty of plain edge for most cutting tasks, at least for me.
--Josh
 
Jeff

I generally prefer a plain edge for ease of resharpening. I use the 204 and find it excellent for touching up and maintaining my edges.

I am not crazy about the idea of sharpening a serrated edge by "dragging" it across the corners of the stones. It will restore the "points" of the serrations but it will gradually destroy the grind pattern put in there by the manufacturer. I prefer to use any one of several properly radiused stones like the GATCO TRI-SEPS or similar systems. This takes more time and effort, but IMHO the results are worth it.

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Dick

AKTI Member # A001365
 
Jeff

I wouldn’t recommend the small Crawford/Kasper folder handle, because IMHO the distance between the finger groove and the pinkie hook is too short for normal sized hands. Even my wife who has really small hands feels unhandy with the handle shape.

Horus
 
Folks,

Thanks for your reply's...

Josh - I think I might try a combo edge this time. I've been tempted before but didn't want to take the plunge w/ any of my Spyderco knives. As an all-around, "other" folder, it might be a really good setup.

Dick, I agree that properly radiused stones must sharpen serrations better, and I may decide I want to try other ways than "the corners of the white stone" w/ my Sharpmaker 204 eventually. However, for now this technique seems to work quite well.

Horus - Thanks for the alert about the small grip length, although I have hefted one of these models and it seemed to fit me quite well. I too have relatively short fingers.

Jeff/1911.
 
i had 1 on order and my wife took 1 look at it, and took it - it fits her hand well, but she's small - 5'3 110lbs - w/small hands - it is too small for my hands, i'm 6'3 210, at least for serious social purposes, but would be ok for utility use, etc - and wouldnt be that bad as a fighter in a pinch, but would rather have the full size version for that myself - i too am on a kasper kick - in the last few months have gotten a CRKT KFF large and small, a crawford kasper large Ti handles, ans have a polkawski/kasper on order, due the 18th - i like his designs - i also have a point guard, the CRKT version, but just didnt grab me like the KFF did - its ok, but not nuts about it - but anyway, enjoy, and hope this helps ya out


sifu


 
I have a large KFF which is a BIG ass knife. If you're stuck on this design go with the smaller version. The big one is very heavy and awkward to carry in office attire.

To me the M16 series is the coolest of all CRKT products. It won't give you the tank-like features of the KFF, but they're easy to carry and very quick to open. Although a fixed blade, the new Powlkowski/Kasper is really nice and much lighter than the KFF.
 
SIFU1A,

I also really like the size of the small CRKT C/K FF. As I said, this will be "another" knife used for "various" purposes.

Andre,

Youre right! And, I already own an M-16. I also think that it is the coolest CRKT knife going. Mines the large, plain edge tanto. It is a beautiful piece. In fact, the C/K folder is the only other CRKT that I'm really very interested in; now that I'm addicted to Spydies.

Thank you both for your feedback.

Jeff/1911.

[This message has been edited by Jeff/1911 (edited 06-14-2001).]
 
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