CRKT Steels

CRKT... I started out by buying a couple CRKTs, they're up on ebay right now, haha. My grandfather gave me an old factory second tuffram civilian he got at a gun show, that's what got me into what I consider, quality knives.

OH and yeah, that reverse lefty chisel grind is absolutely worthless.

DC
 
shotgunner11 said:
See my post above. From what I've read, these steels are getting pretty good reviews from users.

Granted, their not higher end steels, but people who are using them have been impressed.

I have alot of faith in the people at Spyderco and Benchmade and for them to be willing to spec out these steels for their lower end models, they must be offering something.
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On paper, the steels don't look amazing. Now, I've never been one to just judge a steel based on it's paper values, I'll either let someone else play with it (mostly steels I can't afford Read: INFI), or I'll use it myself. I've got a Triumph N.E.C.K in 3Cr13. It takes a good edge, and it holds it subpar to AUS-8 and Buck's 420HC, but it's design is a last ditch utility knife, and in that role, I think it'd perform fine.

Jake Bauer said:
aus4 shouldnt even be used as a knife steel IMO.

Auto lawks is a joke because I find it to be more of a hassle to close the knife one handed without risking getting my thumb cut. And I just dont think that feature is really necessary. I know a lot around here dont like liner locks, but over 12 years or so of experience, I've never had a liner lock fail me.

Neither have I, but still, it's nice to know it *can't* fail on you. I haven't found it any more of a hassle then a normal liner lock. You get used to it after a few days.

Absolutely true. My AUS8 Fecas snipe from BM has a non polished coat and has acquired some rust spots. AUS 8 is not a bad every day task user.
Agree with you there. It's a great edc steel. The BB finish is fine if you don't soak the knife in water or something. Take care of the knife, and it will take care of you.
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I do have to say though, when you look at a interesting knife design like http://crkt.com/holeinone.html, and then find out it's made with 420JS at 52-55 RC, it makes you wonder. 420JS is unacceptable for a knife steel.
 
Jake Bauer said:
aus4 shouldnt even be used as a knife steel IMO.

Auto lawks is a joke because I find it to be more of a hassle to close the knife one handed without risking getting my thumb cut. And I just dont think that feature is really necessary. I know a lot around here dont like liner locks, but over 12 years or so of experience, I've never had a liner lock fail me.



Absolutely true. My AUS8 Fecas snipe from BM has a non polished coat and has acquired some rust spots. AUS 8 is not a bad every day task user.
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I can open and close AUTO LAWKS with one hand no problem ever wearing work gloves

The issue I have w/ CRKT is there damn chisel Grinds!!
 
Josh K said:
On paper, the steels don't look amazing. Now, I've never been one to just judge a steel based on it's paper values, I'll either let someone else play with it (mostly steels I can't afford Read: INFI), or I'll use it myself.
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I just ordered a Benchmade Vex a few minutes ago just so I can test out the steel and see how it does.
 
In my previous post I forgot to mention the junk left handed chisel grind that they put on a lot of knives.
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Indeed. I'm still very new at knife collecting and think I made a fairly decent first EDC purchase a few months back, a new CRKT M21-14. I'm quite happy with my choice and the bead blasted AUS8 shows no signs of rusting or significant dulling so far. I guess my real question as a n00b, as the gentleman above phrased it well, is what is the deal of leaving one side of the blade completely flat...Why!?? Can I reprofile or sharpen this into a more standard 30 degree wedge shape. What are the pros and cons to any or all of these questions? :)
Cheers
 
Autolawks seems more like one of those tactical considerations. To prevent lock failure within the context of a fight and the forces that can be put on a blade in that situation.

In that context I think this is one of the better arguments for autolawks.

http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h66/amok_hodges/?action=view&current=linerlockmod2.flv

Now he doesen't mention autolawks, but rather grinding down the liner so your fingers do not come into contact with it when you grip the knife. But autolawks does prevent that type of lock failure from being possible.

If utility is your only intended use and you won't be putting any kind of pressure, intended or acidental onto the spine of the blade, then autolawks becomes pointless. Lock strength in general actually, I've never had any forces worthy of mentioning put on the spine of my utility knife. I don't think there would be a problem even if it didn't have a locking mechanism at all.

Autolawks has it's place and purpose. Outside of that it may only annoy you.
 
CRKT is the only knife I saw rust:confused: in Afghanistan. I do like there designs like Cold Steel, both are bold in making new designs. It’s hit or miss with the Taiwan steel that CRKT uses. I have some as you can sometimes find great sales on them at or below half of MSRP.
 
I've carried many CRKT knives and the only problem I've had with any of them is the rust on my M16. The knife industry in general is the only one I know of that considers a blasted finish a final surface finish.
 
Crusade on Brother. If they cant be stopped, they must be coated. Anything else is unnatural.
 
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