Good ol CRKT ATS34 edc's

O

oldangler

Joined
Nov 9, 2010
Messages
56
Anybody out there still carry one of these CRKT folders? I really like both the S2 and the Apache. The mid size of the 3 offered is my fav EDC. The S2 is just rock solid and the Apache opens smooth as butter. Just grabbed the mid size Apache 1* thanks to link2derek.
DSC04234.jpg
http://[/IMG]
DSC04235.jpg
http://[/IMG]
 
I need to find a small size S2 pe and wouldn't mind finding a little Mirage titanium framelock also.
 
Ah yes the good old days, wish they would use that steel again. I never got a S2, would have liked one. I have carried the Seahawk blades more than my Apache blades.

Dsc04592.jpg
 
Wow, you really like the serrated blades. The Seahawks are really nice, never had one in my hands but look to be really wicked. I just found a 7023 NIB I might have to grab after soaking in all those serrations.
 
I just bought a large, combo edge Apache off the bay based on the ATS34 steel. I've been looking for more info on them, but my search-fu is weak. Obviously, you like yours. Why?
 
Well....great in hand feel, opens like a dream, holds a great edge, jimping like no other, lanyard hole, built to last and low cost for the quality. This is IMO the best CRKT ever had to offer.
 
Where I work we get a lot of things shrink wrapped, there is nothing like a fully serrated blade for taking the stuff off.
 
I heard they were closing the S2 out at like 30$ a pop, Just thinking about that makes me wish I would've picked up at least one. :(
 
I had an Apache and it was a smooth opener and felt pretty good in hand. Only thing I didn't care for was the super thin liner-lock.
 
Yea, the S-2 has always been a great deal for a great knife, w/ats34 & a titanium framelock it's really built to last. The linerlock on the Apache does seem thin, especially on the large size, but it locks up great on mine and never a problem.
 
Yep. When the Smokey Mountain Knife Works cleared out their LARGE S2 (plain edge) knives, they sold them for $25 each, shipping included. I got seven or eight of them. I've kicked myself that I didn't buy more. I kept two. Figure that should last me the rest of my life. Gave the rest away. I can have ONE of these and a .357 mag revolver for what I'd pay for one of them fancy little knives that come in a protective bag.

CRKTS-2_3.jpg


.
 
That had to be one of the best deals of a lifetime, the likes of which you my never see again. That price for a true "lifetime" knife. WOW! The best part is ya still have 2 so you don't need it to happen again. You can just put em in a little cloth bag. ;)
 
Good to see you posting, my friend! And happy to hear you are enjoying the 1* -- it definitely is a cool little knife!

To wit:

IMG_7546a.jpg
 
Last edited:
Now if I can just bring my camera skills up somewhere to your level I'll feel a bit more worthy. Thank you again my friend for the great transaction. Now have my eye out for a MIL version. :D
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top