CRKT Slippies

I am pleased to see them with a traditional offering. I will pick up a whittler when they are available and give it a look.
 
440A is high carbon stainless. They are very nice looking, but I'd like to know more about the SPECIFIC alloy.
 
black mamba said:
440A is high carbon stainless. They are very nice looking, but I'd like to know more about the SPECIFIC alloy.
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Me too. I'm wondering why they don't specify the exact blade material. Nice looking knives, though.

thx - cpr
 
Does anyone know where these are made? They look okay but so do a lot of Rough Rider knives. I have no issues with Rough Rider knives or their country of origin but these knives look like RR knives at 2 to 3 times the cost.
 
I like the looks of that Whittler. If they can make on in carbon steel or tool steel, I'd snap it up in a heartbeat.

Really interested to learn more about the steel, heat treat and country of origin.
 
For $40 it's worth a try.

CRKT calls 1050 a 'high carbon steel blade.'

People have asked us for years, "Where are your classic pocket knives?" And we were slightly embarrassed to explain that we didn't make them. So this year we went to work to create a premium line of traditional pocket knives made with the best materials, fit, and finish possible.

We call them the CRKT Pocket Classics, and they're available in seven of the most commonly requested styles. They feature high-carbon stainless steel blades with Razor-Sharp cutting edges, brass liners, polished nickel silver bolsters and pins, stainless steel springs, and special "burned amber" jig bone covers.

Whittler. Our three-blader has a swell-center handle with fully rounded ends and 2.25" (57 mm) large clip point blade, plus small clip point, and pen blades.

We welcome comparison of this new CRKT line to pocket knives made anywhere in the world, both in terms of quality and value.
Specifications

* 6065: Long Clip, Short Clip, Pen Blades
* Closed: Handle length: 3.50" (89 mm)
* Weight: 2.0 oz. (57 g)
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440 A - 440 B - 440C The carbon content (and hardenability) of this stainless steel goes up in order from A (.75%) to B (.9%) to C (1.2%). 440C is an excellent, high-end stainless steel, usually hardened to around 56-58 Rc. All three resist rust well, with 440A being the most rust resistant, and 440C the least. The SOG Seal 2000 is 440A, and Randall uses 440B for their stainless knives. 440C is fairly ubiquitous, and is generally considered the penultimate general-use stainless (with ATS-34 being the ultimate). If your knife is marked with just "440", it is probably the less expensive 440A; if a manufacturer had used the more expensive 440C, he'd want to advertise that. The general feeling is that 440A (and similar steels, see below) is just good enough for everyday use, especially with a good heat treat (we've heard good reports on SOG's 440A heat treat). 440-B is a very solid performer and 440-C is excellent.
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Suggested retail is 39.99, I am sure they will be available in the $25.00 range. I would have to beleive they are also RR but finished in some really nice bone. For that price I will check one out.
 
If the whittler looks half as good as it does in the picture, might have to check one out
 
Certainly do like the look of that toothpick. The blade on that is slender, yet the tip is so sharp. Nice contrast.
 
morrowj_98 said:
Does anyone know where these are made? They look okay but so do a lot of Rough Rider knives. I have no issues with Rough Rider knives or their country of origin but these knives look like RR knives at 2 to 3 times the cost.
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I sent CRKT an email yesterday asking what the steel used is, and the country of origin. If I had to guess the answers I would say China, and the old "440" for the steel.
I will post the reply here. Maybe we will be pleasantly surprised, but I doubt it.
 
They look nice....

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but I too would like a better description than "high carbon stainless steel". Looks like they are trying to duplicate what CS did with their Classic Line. Cold Steel used carbon V for theirs and made some great knives. These are kinda going to be wait and see.
 
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FLymon said:
I sent CRKT an email yesterday asking what the steel used is, and the country of origin. If I had to guess the answers I would say China, and the old "440" for the steel.
I will post the reply here. Maybe we will be pleasantly surprised, but I doubt it.
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I wouldn't expect too much. CRKT has some nice designs with fit and finish very good for the price range, but are notorious for bad steel.
 
I hear you that, the steel performs ok for the most part but like the steels I am already use to with traditional knives (1095, CV, 420J2, etc)
 
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