CRKT KFF large...built like a tank!!!

[Flood]

I got the large CRKT KFF today. I've been reading for many months how this knife feels huge in your hand, its heft, etc. But nothing could prepare me for when I actually held it...this is one MASSIVE knife. Although nowhere near as large as a Sifu or such, it FEELS like it has amazing stopping power (and I bet it DOES have it). Weighing at almost 8oz. and with a blade almost 4" long, and a MASSIVE handle 5 3/8" long, this knife isn't built like a tank, it IS a TANK.

I just CANNOT believe that I got this knife for around $38 (at discountknives.com). No blade play, no lock instability, no nothing. Amazing. You just cannot get a better deal regarding quality and price. Trust me, this knife is just amazing value for the money, it should NOT be priced this low, regardless of its AUS-6 blade (which cuts like a demon and is perfect for tactical use).

After feeling the knife and being impressed with its solidity and heft, my friend mentioned that "if all else fails, you can use it to club somebody in the head" I think I agree

-Flood

 

[recondoc]

Flood,
Congrats on the new blade. I felt the same way (Quality wise) about my CRKT Point Guard. The only problem that you might encounter is with the AUS6 bead blast finish getting small rust spots. I have encountered this on a couple of my CRKTs and have come up with a great looking solution which I will pass on. Brownell's at brownells.com carries a spray on, bake on teflon/moly finish. You can get this in black, OD green, Stainless Grey, or Flat Grey. Choose whatever you like. It can give your knife a great custom look and protect it from almost everything. It will also smooth the action even more due to the teflon surface interfacing with CRKT's teflon bearings. One can will cost you about 29 bucks and will do a LOT of knives or a knife and about 3 handguns or a rifle. All you have to do is take the knife apart. Degrease the parts that you want to spray. (I use brake parts or Carb cleaner due to the fact that I'm a cheap recourcful bastard.) Spray them smoothly, and bake them in your houshold oven for about 15 minutes at 325. Let that baby cool and put it back together for a great looking and durable finish that will last. Hope this will help.

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[aflatfoot]

I have several CRKT knives in AUS6. I find that a wax base bicycle chain lube with a dry finish works great for preventing rust spots. I have not had any problems with the CRKT blades this is just my general maint. I have a CRKT Lg. KFF on the way and I cannot wait!

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[aflatfoot]

double. sorry

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[jh]

i had a problem with rust on one of my pointguards so i did what i usually do for a problem child (knife). i soaked the blade in breakfree for a couple days and its just fine now! (it soaks into the pores and drys there, preventing rust, its not permanent, but will last a very long time).

 

[aflatfoot]

Good idea JH. I will have to add that to my weather proofing list. BTW, was so excited about my Lg. KFF that I ordered a small KFF so the big one wouldn't get lonely.

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[James Y]

I have several CRKT's, including the small KFF, the Point Guard, the Mirage, etc.

The one thing I would like to see is the blades of the Point Guard and KFF's with satin-finished blades. I like them all, but I prefer the satin finish like on my original Zytel Mirage...it really resists rust much better, and I feel there is a very slightly greater comfort when cutting...sometimes cutting some things like fruit with a bead-blasted blade "feels" sort of like scratching on a blackboard.

Otherwise, these knives are all superb quality.
Jim