CRKT first strike

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hey guys im thinking about getting a columbia river first strike stealth with od green handle wrap. anybody know anything good or bad about this knife or its sheath? or have any suggestions for something similar?

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dan
 
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I own a black handle one, and like it very much for the money that I paid (around $20.00 during a sale @ Big 5). The epoxy cord wrap is annoying at first, but it's something that I've somehow either gotten over, or it must have just broken in somewhat. (I think all production knives in this style use epoxy on their wrap, if there are any that don't, I'm not aware of them) I don't remember the sharpness from out of the box being particularly good, and as I intentionally used it for a potentially disposable beater, it became unusably dull rather quickly. However, it 'did' resharpen very nicely. The sheath can be changed from either vertical or horizontal depending on where you screw in the belt loop piece, though I've never taken it with me hiking, so I can't tell how comfortable it would be. The glass breaking pommel is a nice feature to have if you need it, and is also quite solidly designed. Overall It's a nice, solidly built knife, though you'd probably best bring a sharpener with you if you plan on using it for long periods at a time.
 
thanks for the advice im thinking about getting it for the same reason as you, as a knife that i wouldnt mind beating up a little bit because it is very affordable
 
Not a bad little fixed blade tanto for the money. I'm not sure how well it will keep an edge. I still have a Steve Corkum (I know!!!) custom version somewhere in my collection.
 
I got the large and small in black handle,a super knife for the money,though it does not stay sharp it gets dull fast but sharpens up easy.....
 
sounds great do you guys know any websites that have the version with the black coated blade and od green handle wrap for a real good price?
 
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