CRKT Lightfoot M-1

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Hi there,
I'm interested in getting a CRKT M-1, no serrations, but I haven't heard much about them. I need a new folding knife as an EDC, cause now that it's summer, I'm tucking my shirts in and my fixed blade shows.

I like the fact that it's heavy duty and feels well built, and it seems like a great price at $55.00.

What if anything can you guys tell me about this knife? I'd appreciate any and all comments you might have.

Thanks,
Jared

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PlaceKnives, tell you what... I bought one on Ebay for $40 and it should be here any day now(minute, second?). Needless to say I'm waiting on pins and needles, when it arrives I'll put it through its paces and I'll get a review up for you ASAP.
 
I received mine yesterday. Can't tell you a whole lot about it other then; it is a thick knife meaning it will take up some pocket space. For the money it seems to be well built. The liner lock on it is somewhat stiff and am sure that it will loosen up some as I play with it more. The handle feels good in the hand and let's you know that you have a sturdy knife in your hands and allows you to get a good, safe and comfortable grip. No fear of it slipping with this one. All in all, from what I have done with it (looked, felt, touched, opened, closed) I like it but I am partial to CRKT products. Glad I have one.
 
I was at a knife symposium recently where Greg was doing some demonstrations. He brought a CRKT M-1 with him. I was very impressed with the quality of this knife. It had no blade play, a very solid lockup and a very smooth action. This knife felt solid, was comfortable in the hand and very sharp. All-in-all I was mightily impressed. I recommend this knife highly.
 
I got one for Father`s Day, and have carried it ever since. It is a solid feeling knife with no bladeplay whatsoever. I like the fact that this knife comes with two pocket clips, with the option of carrying it four different ways. To put it simply, I really like this one - it`s a keeper!

John
 
I think Blop is referring to the two clips :) At least I am what's the diff on the clips?
Tom
 
One clip is for the right side, and one for the left. They have a slight curve to them so you don`t just switch sides, you switch clips. Also drilled and tapped for tip up or tip down carry. They even include three extra screws, so if you lose any while changing clips you just use the extras!

John
 
That seems very well thought out by CRKT. Unusual in this market. Kudos to CRKT.
Have to look at gettin one now! :)
Tom
 
I'm happy to see that you like this knife. I would love it if they made one without a blade coating. I like the look of steel.
 
I´ve heard, you get an extra clip, extra screws and a torx driver. Found this impressing too. The blade is quite thick (i like this) and the liners got 1,5 mm thickness, very good too. A slight hollow ground and recurved edge for bettter slicing. Weight: 162 gr. Should be very solid, so i´ve ordered mine yesterday.
 
Originally posted by Stomper
One clip is for the right side, and one for the left. They have a slight curve to them so you don`t just switch sides, you switch clips. Also drilled and tapped for tip up or tip down carry. They even include three extra screws, so if you lose any while changing clips you just use the extras!

John
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thats about the coolest thing ever, every production knife should come like that?
 
I bought one to put in the edc rotation. The first thing I did was to disassemble the piece and bend the LAWKS bar to more fully block the liner. I also wiped the machining crap out and relubed.

What I should have done while it was apart was to bevel the edges of the thumbstuds. They are very sharply crosshatched, and will tear your pockets up. This doesn't really bother my jeans too much, and is actually useful in preventing a snag-loss. However, watch out if you carry in something you don't want frayed out.

Overall, it's one of those knifes that feels much bigger than it looks. Also doesn't seem to scare the civilians too much.
 
Got mine finally. A common complaint about this knife that I have heard on the forums is that it feels big in the pocket. I have to disagree, I don't notice it nearly as much as my Police or Air Ranger, in fact it feels alot the way my mini AFCK feels. The unusual blade shape does take a bit of getting used to especially when learning to penetrate with the tip. I find I almost have to hold it at the same angle that I would a SAK slipjoint to initiate a cut in a smooth side of boxboard. Not a complaint really just an observation as to the uniqueness of the design. As a cutter this one is fantastic, the double hollow grind is the best for pure slicing as far as I'm concerned and this blade at only 3.25 inches cuts like something around 4 or more. It has been used in my home and at work for the following: boxboard, corrugated cardboard, poplar branches 3/4 inch thick, plastic film wrap, 8 mill' plastic sheeting, carving up an old hockey stick and trimming my tomato plants. It was well suited for all of these tasks and the edge has not needed any retouching. The handle I believe is the most outstanding feature of this knife, the grip is solid wet or dry and I can't think of another folder that is as comfortable and secure. Mine came set up for right hand tip down carry which I immediately changed to the right front tip up carry that I prefer, funny thing is it seems to prefer the other way around, I can't quite get used to the tip up carry even though that is how I carry nearly all my knives. Anyone else tried a different carry than the one it came as?
 
Hi Yobbos 1:

I swapped my clip to provide LH tip down carry. In the process, I also reversed the pivot screw so I could tighten as needed. I like the balance in-pocket.

I should clarify on the size issue: I wasn't meaning the feel in the pocket, but in the hand. I like a substantial knife, and the M1 provides it well. I really don't notice it in the pocket.

Best regards,
 
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