CRKT Kasper "Fighting Folder"

Was just examining my large KFF's. Here's a pic.

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The Crawford version is actually 5/32" thick, uses a hollow grind with a bevel that starts further up on the blade. Although a thicker stock than the CRK&T's 1/8", the Crawford is a much better cutter. But, than again, the CRK&T is probably only a bit more than 1/10 the cost.

I would mind paying saying $50-$70 for the CRK&T with a better steel, say AUS8, 440C, or ATS34.

sing

AKTI #A000356
 
Nice photo sing. You'll notice that the CRKT does not have a recessed liner lock release. This could be a problem with a white knuckle grip if you don't use the LAWKS. I am told that the they will be recessing it in the future.

Axel
 
My CRKT KFF finally came. I have to say prior to handling I had my doubts, but no more. This is one big tough folder. It's a brute. IMHO, the fit and finish compare well with Spyderco and Benchmade especially for the price. For a dedicated fighter the materials are just fine. CRKT should be commended for having done such a good job.
 
Let's be honest: it's a mass-produced, modest-price-point linerlock.

The LAWKS is *highly* welcome. I can give one as a gift and feel a lot better knowing that if the user does his/her part, that knife won't hurt them.

Without the LAWKS, I'd look elsewhere...probably a Spyderco or Cold Steel lockback, in that price range.

Jim
 
Just wanted to add my opinion: The LAWKS is a very good idea. My CRKT KFF (large) failed the spine whack test
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"Peace is not without conflict; it is the ability to cope with conflict" - Leo Giron
 
Got myself a large KFF on Saturday. I really like it although a slightly better steel would be nice, but I can live with the AUS6 because of the good price.

One thing I did notice about these CRKT knives (all models) is that they are basically better suited to left handed people. On the smaller folders I wouldn't mind if the clip was moved to the other end of the handle so that the blade point would face upwards.

Anyways, I still think it's a great knife.
 
Mine just arrived. It passed the spine wack test without the LAWK engaged. I have not tried wacking at different angles yet.

I hope they recess the lock like the original. It is uncomfortable as is, it abrades my finger and it sticks out so far that one might accidentally disengage the lock.

The price is extremely reasonable for what you get. I like the feel of it but due to its weight I would not want to carry it for utility (I'm sure utility was not a design consideration).

Will

 
I have bought several CRKT products (the next one being the Lightfoot Collaboration)and have found them all to be a exceptional value for the money. The Large KFF is no different. Its not my favorite from CRKT though (that still goes to the M-16-03). The zytel handle makes the knife slippery and kind of cheap feeling, (yes I know its cheap)G-10 would be very welcome as well as upgraded steel (AUS8 or ATS34) and please recess the liner lock. The knife does carry well I've found. I still feel it is a quality tool, but I would not carry it regularly. In my opinion the best fighter I've handled is the REKAT SIFU (grated its a beast of a knife).

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SSgt Christopher Wardlow
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Without the LAWK engage my CRKT Kasper passed the spine wack test initially. It failed the spine wack test after multiple openings and closings (no LAWKS). I am able to cause the blade to unlock by stricking the back of the blade against my knee.

The LAWKS is required.

Will
 
Hmmm... I've had mine for about a month and a half now. I must've cycled it open around 500 tiimes- regular, inertia, wrist snap, fast thumb snap, etc.
My lock passed the spine whack- without the LAWKS.
What gives?

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Christian:

What gives is, the liner lock is an extremely difficult lock format to consistently do correctly and safely. You got a good one, some other people didn't -- that's not really surprising, it often happens. What's a bit more alarming, to me, is that sometimes liner locks that have passed all the tests for a long time suddenly start failing. My mini-AFCK was rock solid for 2 years before it starting failing the tests. As a result, I like the idea of the LAWKS system, and especially like how it's naturally under you thumb.

Question for you guys with LAWKS-equipped folders. Under stress, do you think you could engage the LAWKS? Is it so naturally under your thumb that even when you lose your minor-muscle control, it will still get engaged?

Joe
 
“Under stress, do you think you could engage the LAWKS? Is it so naturally under your thumb that even when you lose your minor-muscle control, it will still get engaged?”

As is, no. I am right handed, when I open my knife I find that I naturally hold it in a saber grip, with my thumb naturally going to the left side. Without thought or sufficient practice I will likely miss engaging the LAWKS. If the stud for engaging the stud was longer and reached about ¼” more to the left I would have no problems reliably engaging it. When I open with the left hand I naturally push the LAWKS lever forward to engage the lock.

I can not tell if the liner engagement position has changed since it was new. When I first examined the knife the liner was flush with the blade flats when it was engaged. I have no idea why the lock would suddenly fail. Perhaps it was marginal to start with and a bit of wear on the bearing surfaces pushed it fail.

Will
 
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