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Crkt Ryan Plan B
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i'm not very fond of CRKT. I find their stuff to be out of touch with real knifemaking. they just mass produce whatever is new and different. I don't know if i should appreciate or detest the fact that they take handmade models and variate them to make them available at cheaper prices. just my opinion though... other than that it's a decent looking knife, but i know a lot of other options if you want em. let me know by email
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I can only recommend the Plan B. I have the "for those who serve" version which comes with a black crinkly coating (similar to that of Busses Swamp Rats): looks very cool.
While the steel could be harder, as calyth already pointed out, it's certainly a big step above 420 series steels.
The knife came razor sharp (like every CRKT I've bought so far) and that recurve is ideal for slicing. The handle not only fits my rather large hands pretty well, the zic-zac scales provide excellent traction.
The sheath is not as good as a decent Kydex job, but not as bulky as say the Companion's sheaths.
It comes with a ballchain, but I prefer to carry it IWB using removable clip.
If you want more info regarding the Plan B, run a search.
While the steel could be harder, as calyth already pointed out, it's certainly a big step above 420 series steels.
The knife came razor sharp (like every CRKT I've bought so far) and that recurve is ideal for slicing. The handle not only fits my rather large hands pretty well, the zic-zac scales provide excellent traction.
The sheath is not as good as a decent Kydex job, but not as bulky as say the Companion's sheaths.
It comes with a ballchain, but I prefer to carry it IWB using removable clip.
If you want more info regarding the Plan B, run a search.
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I spotted the Ryan Plan-B in an online knife catalog and made a note to get myself one. (I just haven't done it so far, but I will.) That knife has *really* attractive lines.
I agree with Murnax -- the knife is not made with premium materials (the steel or the sheath) but for the money, it seems to be a good value and a cool, comfortable, useful knife.
Lately I seem to favor knives that will take a good edge at a low price, so that I don't feel reluctant to actually *use* them. When a knife is priced so that I would not cry if it fell out of my pocket and was never seen again, then I feel even more comfortable carrying it. I can always just easily get a replacement (or I can purchase a backup when I get the primary, because it's affordable).
I currently EDC a Mini-Griptilian and a Vapor. The 'Grip cost about $65, and the Vapor $20. Guess which one comes out of the pocket when there's something to be cut that may not be so easy on a blade...
---Jeffrey
I agree with Murnax -- the knife is not made with premium materials (the steel or the sheath) but for the money, it seems to be a good value and a cool, comfortable, useful knife.
Lately I seem to favor knives that will take a good edge at a low price, so that I don't feel reluctant to actually *use* them. When a knife is priced so that I would not cry if it fell out of my pocket and was never seen again, then I feel even more comfortable carrying it. I can always just easily get a replacement (or I can purchase a backup when I get the primary, because it's affordable).
I currently EDC a Mini-Griptilian and a Vapor. The 'Grip cost about $65, and the Vapor $20. Guess which one comes out of the pocket when there's something to be cut that may not be so easy on a blade...
---Jeffrey
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Handled one, it fit fine for it's size, though it's a bit smaller than I, personally, am comfortable with (I prefer 3.5-4" myself).
Actual fit and finish of the piece itself was excellent, especially for the price point, and I was surprised to discover how well the sheath fit the knife as I had heard that the Zytel sheaths CRKT used were true garbage.
If you'd like a small fixed blade, you can't go too far wrong with this one.
Actual fit and finish of the piece itself was excellent, especially for the price point, and I was surprised to discover how well the sheath fit the knife as I had heard that the Zytel sheaths CRKT used were true garbage.
If you'd like a small fixed blade, you can't go too far wrong with this one.