Got my CRKT Crawford / Kasper from FedEx today. It's the large version (almost a 4" blade), with a combo edge. Impressions....
It's a big knife, which is good since I have big hands. The grip is great for both saber grip and hammer grip. No way it will be taken out of your hand unless you let go.
Everything fits flush and tight, nothing is loose. There is no blade play in either open or closed position, and the pocket clip doesn't move at all.
I tried the "let's whack the spine to see if the lock fails" test, and it passed. First with my bare hand, then lightly with a 2X4. I did this both with and without the LAWKS. No failures in either.
I don't think I'll have any problems with rust anywhere on the knife, because I wipe my knives down with a silicone cloth at the end of the day before putting them away.
I haven't cut much with it. A few envelopes, some medical tape, and a few feet of rope. It came out of the box shaving sharp, and it's still in that condition as I type this. I haven't needed to resharpen it.
All in all, a great folder for the money ($43.66 shipped). I'll be carrying this piece for defense and utility, and I might end up buying another one.
It's a big knife, which is good since I have big hands. The grip is great for both saber grip and hammer grip. No way it will be taken out of your hand unless you let go.
Everything fits flush and tight, nothing is loose. There is no blade play in either open or closed position, and the pocket clip doesn't move at all.
I tried the "let's whack the spine to see if the lock fails" test, and it passed. First with my bare hand, then lightly with a 2X4. I did this both with and without the LAWKS. No failures in either.
I don't think I'll have any problems with rust anywhere on the knife, because I wipe my knives down with a silicone cloth at the end of the day before putting them away.
I haven't cut much with it. A few envelopes, some medical tape, and a few feet of rope. It came out of the box shaving sharp, and it's still in that condition as I type this. I haven't needed to resharpen it.
All in all, a great folder for the money ($43.66 shipped). I'll be carrying this piece for defense and utility, and I might end up buying another one.
