I don't see much talk about hollow handle CRKs lately. It's a shame because they are all so beautiful and on occasion, you can find them for $500 or so, which seems to me to be a steal given raw materials, craftsmanship, and rarity!
My favorite are:
Project 2 - reminds me a K-Bar knife shape, but in higher build quality
Al Mar Collab - I've always liked looking at Al Mar knives in various knife and tactical mags growing up. Never owned one, and I'm so spoiled by CRK folders that I don't think I'd be happy with one of the production Al Mar SERE knives. But the Collab CRK OPK would tickle my nostalgia button!
Aviator with sawback - probably the coolest and most practical. While I love the Project 2s, they are pretty big and from a practical standpoint, it seems like if you're carrying something that large out into the bush, you'd be able to carry a separate survival kit. Whereas the aviator is like a compact, one-and-done type kit. Also looks really cool!
Skinner - big, fatter brother to the aviator.
My favorite are:
Project 2 - reminds me a K-Bar knife shape, but in higher build quality
Al Mar Collab - I've always liked looking at Al Mar knives in various knife and tactical mags growing up. Never owned one, and I'm so spoiled by CRK folders that I don't think I'd be happy with one of the production Al Mar SERE knives. But the Collab CRK OPK would tickle my nostalgia button!
Aviator with sawback - probably the coolest and most practical. While I love the Project 2s, they are pretty big and from a practical standpoint, it seems like if you're carrying something that large out into the bush, you'd be able to carry a separate survival kit. Whereas the aviator is like a compact, one-and-done type kit. Also looks really cool!
Skinner - big, fatter brother to the aviator.
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