CRKT Hammond Desert Cruiser

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Have carried a black handled Cruiser for awhile now and love it... Ran into the "Special Forces"(?) Desert Cruiser at Blade West... got it!!! :D

After spending several evenings in front of the tube flipping 'em both.. I have to say the original Cruiser is more ergo friendly than the double-guarded Desert version... But I love the double guard and slight recurve leading into the serrations for sheer aggressive use and security...

But a question for Mr. Hammond: the tips of the serrations are extraordinarily "sharp" or fine as opposed to most serrations I see... How sturdy are these? Given mines' so new, I haven't had an opportunity to abuse it yet so I haven't seen 'em chip off, but I was wondering...

Otherwise, if anyone likes the original Cruiser... Consider this one either a great adjunct to it or a super replacement for it!
 
Thanks for the review....wish they made both in a plain edge version too. I'm not much of a partial serration guy but for LEO/military use I'm sure they are useful. I have a plain edge CRKT Lightfoot M1 and its built like a tank. A VERY fine well made budget folder in my opinion.

-regards
 
I just today got in my desert cruiser and my initial impresion is really good. I like that it has a fairly fat handle so it fills the hand nicely. I like the flipper on the back, works quite well and doesn't snag on cothing. The blade treatment is quite nice to look at also, hope it holds up well. I'll try to post any further positives or negatives i notice.
 
I only wish the blade was a bit longer. As it is, however, it's a very sturdy build and the blade design is made for penetration. Ergonomically, I wish the remote control for my television was as comfortable! The knife can be used as a stabbing weapon, for fist reinforcement when delivering hand blows and for pummeling. In fact, the bottom is good for smashing glass in motor vehicles or bringing down on someone's head if the case requires it.

It's a very underrated tactical knife. I also wish the serrations weren't so datgum course. They're almost useless for cutting heavy cord or nylon ropes; a finer set of teeth would have been much appreciated.
 
I have a plain edge cruiser which I like...except for the thumb studs, which are practally useless and a great pain on the thumb.
 
Been carrying the desert cuiser for a few days now and I'm really growing fond of it! I really dig the open back design, as it doesn't collect pocket lint as my other folders do. I'm impressed with the clip also, the thing is teflon coated and quite stout, not to mention that the knife came with an extra one! Coming complete with an extra pcket clip has got to be a first. I do feel that with the flipper design the thumstuds could simply have been left out altogether, though they can be removed. at the $40 I paid for it though, I am trying to resist bying another one!
 
well i just got my desert cruser and i love it! it will cut through any thing. so far i've put it to use cuting carpet and many different kinds of rope. it really fits nice in my hand. although the handle it's self is alot bigger than my CRKT M16, but i'll get used to it, i'm sure.
 
Hey,further update on the desert cruiser. I still love this knife, one small gripe though is the texturing on the handle makes the draw from jeans a bit rough and it occasionally catches. Not a big deal though, this thing is definately a good deal compared to the standard cruiser, having better blade steel and tini bladecoating with a negligable price difference.
 
I've loved the Desert Cruiser since I first laid eyes on it and handled it at Ruff's. But, there was no plain edge version to be found. I utterly despise partial serrations on my knives so the DC continues to be a folder I look at longingly and wish they'd just make a plain edge version.:(
 
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