Crkt S-2 ?

[jvan]

I have coming to me a CRKT S-2 folder and this leads me to a couple of questions. I am paying $35.00 for it but have seen in another post that they were, at one time, sold for $25.00.

What is wrong with them?

I mean you have a Titanium handle, frame lock knife with a blade made from ATS-34. Other knives of similar materials sell for considerably more. were theye poorly made? Did they have quality problems? What was the original price? They are a relatively attractive looking knife.

What am I missing? Could someone please provide me with the background on this knife? Thanks a lot for any assistance.

Joihn

 

[DGG]

Jvan,

Nothing is wrong with them. They apparently were not profitable or competitive for CRKT to sell them at their suggested retail price so they discontinued the manufacture of them. I think they are a great bang-for-the-buck if you can find them.

http://www.knivesplus.com/crkt-knife-limited.html

I have the larger 3.75 inch model 7502 plain edge and it is very well made.

 

[Danbo]

I owned a couple of those knives, and the only thing that bothered me(and, not really all that much) was the TAIWAN etched on the blade. Other than that, it was a quality knife. Oh yeah, mine also was partial serrated, that bothered me a little bit too. I'd kinda like to have a plain edge version for an inexpensive EDC, as a matter of fact.

 

[bubinga]

I can't help thinking the "S" in S-2 always stood for "Sebenza"!

I'd prefer a CR to a CRKT, of course, but this is a terrific knife and $35 is a steal on these.

 

[chemist]

CRKT made the S-2 in three sizes. I have the middle size. I paid $55 for it and thought I got a good deal at the time (around July 2001). Smoky Mountain Knife Works has or had the large size for $25. I think this is a great deal. IMO the S-2 is a very well made knife but it is not perfect.

Good points about my knife – premium materials, very good fit and finish, open back design for easy cleaning, good grinds on the blade and a very sharp and even factory edge, smooth opening and closing, titanium handles and ATS-34 blade should last longer than the owner

Bad points about my knife – Blade is too thick, pocket clip is too stiff making it difficult to clip the knife on a pocket, clip holds the knife at an awkward angle making it difficult to get other things out of the pocket, while the knife looks good to me, I found the ergonomics poor, kind of uncomfortable to hold. The lock bar flexes up and down a little when the knife is open. I have read some complaints about this but the lock on mine seems very secure in the in and out direction and it has passed the spine whack test.

Bottom line – you can buy a better knife for more money but I don’t think you can buy a better knife for the same or less money.

 

[BuckyKatt]

...while the knife looks good to me, I found the ergonomics poor, kind of uncomfortable to hold. The lock bar flexes up and down a little when the knife is open.

Bingo. I was lucky enough to get one of these at the $25 clearance price, but the moment I held it I knew it wasn't for me. The thumbstud seems really awkwardly placed and the clip is terrible; very uncomfortable in the hand.

Oh well.

 

[BOK]

Good deal for the materials used in that knife.

I'd probably my small S2 from time to time if the clip wasn't so horrendous.