Does anyone here like CRKT?

[rje58]

Do you happen to remember if you had the AUS6 or 8cr13Mov model?

However, my affection ended when i coughed up 60 bucks for one of the large tan serrated hammond cruiser, to be an edc, under the impression that for the price it would be an upper end (albeit chinese made) product. Then found that after one time of screwing around at work by cutting twigs with the serrations that they were bent all to hell. I mean bent wayyyy over. I could still use it as a beater but its so ugly now i cant bring myself to use it.

 

[JeremiahWeaver09]

some CRKT models are better than others. the knives like the Eraser, aus8 m16 aluminum handle, Foresight, and Eros are all great knives in my opinion. The Ken Onion designed Foresight is underrated in my opinion and one of my favorite knives. i also love the original hissatsu folder, which ive carried for many years and i have the newer otanashi which is great too. the CRKTs that are made in taiwan are usually decent in quality, and the prices arent high so if you like a certain design i would go for it.

 

[afishhunter]

I only have 3 CRKT products. A Ken Onion Wave, Ed Halligan Slip Kiss, and a Guppie multi-tool.
One of the pocket clip screws pulled out of the Wave, (aluminum scales), so I took the clip off. CRKT will repair it, no cost, when I send it in.
No problems with the Slip Kiss or Guppie.

All in all, I think they are worth what I paid.

 

[Gaston444]

The small pocket clip is an interesting idea. Ho does it work out?

Forgot to include a pic of my Apache. I have heard CRKT came out with it to compete with the BM AFCK. I would like an AFCK but the prices for those are ridiculous. This thing is such an interesting design! Since I bought it on the cheap and it is used, I love to use it!

I've had both, and the Apache made a much better and more lasting impression than the AFCK... Very strange edge grind on the Apache, the strangest I have ever seen...: Deep hollow bevel on one side, flat bevel on the other: Never seen anything like it, and the sharpness was incredible to the point of being dangerous: The Apache had an unfortunate tendency to slightly open in the pocket, and the full skin depth damage it did to my forefinger took five week to fully heal, as I couldn't be bothered to get it stitched... The handle design and paint finish was great too.

After a while I just coud not get that strange bevel sharpened back to anything even resembling original sharpness, but today I might... The unrecoverable miracle sharpness was a big bummer at the time, and that plus the injury caused it to fall by the wayside: Out of dozens it is just about the only folder of my youth that I really miss... There's no other that even come close to it other than the Civilian...

Gaston

 

[Makaveli_]

CRKT Minimalist

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[Sharp Steel]

I stopped carrying my CRKT when the thumb studs and hinge screw wore holes in my pants pocket. I liked the feel of the knife, but the rough studs ruined it.

 

[coop1957]

I've had a M16 for a long time. Thought it was great 15 years ago but now I know better. I think it is aus6. More recently a friend gave me a Drifter and it is decent for an $18 knife. I think CRKT makes money by selling so many different odd designs. Can't say that any of their current offerings excite my interest.

 

[bpeezer]

I really like my CRKT Ripples, and actually have one in my pocket right now. I've never had a better flipper within the price range (but I want to try the Kershaw Nura series). I modded my aluminum ripple to fit my style a little better

The steel frame Ripple is very thin, here it is compared to the ZT 0392.

The Ripple is by far the cheapest knife that I regularly carry. I'm not a fan of most CRKT knives, but I think everyone should have a Ripple.

 

[co556guy]

They have some interesting designs.

Which makes me sad because their execution of those designs......isn't good at all.

I'll pay a few $$ more for a spyderco and be 100x happier with it. I've had a few of their knives, all were plagued with steel that was really soft, or some other naggy problem that I couldn't stand. Came sharp out of the box, but that doesn't really matter if it won't hold it.

 

[NeilB]

I have a few CRKT knives, a couple of Ripples, an Eros, a Swindle, and a Hi Jinx. Ken Onion designs all. He demands decent quality and they are all quite affordable, except the Hi Jinx, which is undefendably pricy coming from CRKT. However, it's made by Lionsteel, so worth it to me. It filled my sharpened pry bar needs in the SnG size. But, I digress.

The Ripples, the Eros, and the Swindle are light, elegant, and sexy. Never seen anything else in the CRKT catalog that appeals to me. On the other hand, I'm a knife knut and and unapologetic steel snob, so CRKT isn't my go-to manufacturer. Mostly, I'm a ZT fan boy, but I have just as many Spyderco knives.

ZTs are expensive and tend to be thick and heavy. Not everyone's cup of tea. The Spydercos tend to be lighter and thinner with a wider choice of high end steels. Seriously great knives.

There are no budget ZTs, but Spyderco puts out some excellent sexy knives that a working guy can afford and also be proud of. I'd look at Spyderco first and let the CRKT thing wait till I knew more.

You'll also hear a lot about Kershaw. I highly recommend Kershaw. I have maybe ten of their knives, more than half of those are Leeks. The Leek is my favorite Kershaw.

Ontario Rat, 1 or 2, is also high quality and worth your money.

 

[Sunyata]

I used to, then I had two of the M16 series. Flipper was awesome, the liner lock was sketchy(moved and flexed) and needed the LAWKS feature, the steel was super soft and barely held an edge .


I ended up losing both of them.

 

[Gramps]

I don't think they are necessarily poorly designed or executed knives...it's just that at their price point I can almost always find something else I think is better....and for $20 or $25 more I can typically buy a knife that is vastly superior.

 

[painkilleraz]

my favorite crkts


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