how much do you thing the crkt cruiser would sell if it wasn't underpriced?

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i know it's good that its underpriced, but i am thinking about buying one and want to know how much knife i am getting
 
Between this and the ESEE thread, I think we should start drug testing.
 
It's a good entry level USER knife. I wouldn't worry about loosing it or damaging it. Just work it hard and you'll get your money's worth out of it. Good sized blade, good handle material, fairly light. You're paying $20 on a blade that would probably cost around $35-$40. Look for a model without serrations. You may think you want serrations now, but later on down the road, honestly, they get in the way more than helping. Maintain a sharp edge and you'll be better off with a plain edge.

Also, I'm a fan of CRKT's M21 line. I have the M21-02G and M21-14DSFG, both of which cost more than the cruiser. I don't like the blade shape of the cruiser. I prefer the belly of the M21.
 
jackrl98 said:
what would you recommend instead?
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A lot of members here are not a fan of CRKT because there are better knives out their. There is a lot of hate out there on CRKT and Gerber knives. For an entry level QUALITY knife, I would recommend the Spyderco Tenacious which can be had for around the same price as the CRKT Cruiser. Also the Kershaw Skyline in in the under $30 dollar range. Check out this thread: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...ocket?highlight=skyline+kicked+sebenza+pocket

A $30 Kershaw Skyline kicked his $400 CRK Sebenza out of his pocket. haha.

If you want a larger blade than the Tenacious, get it's big brother, Spyderco Resilience, which is within the same price range.

I don't have an issue with CRKT, some do, but there are knives out there with a bigger "bang-for-you-buck" such as the Tenacious or the Skyline.

If you are willing to spend the $$$ the ZT200 will probably be the best hard use knife purchase you'll ever make. For $130 you get a TANK of a folder made of high quality steel and you can beat on all day and it will keep coming back for more. Also, it has one of the most comfortable ergonomic handles too.
 
If you are going to look at the Spyderco Tenacious, then you might as well check out the Spyderco Resilience. Tenacious has a 3 3/8" blade while the Resilience has a 4 1/4" blade. Either one is a great knife and one that has a big following. I base this off of the Persistence I had.
 
I guess I'll weigh in on this one...

I don't remember how much I paid for my Cruiser, but the price/quality ratio was what attracted me at the time. Say what you want about CRKT, they make knives that should cost more than they do. They also offer a wide variety of designs.

As mentioned, the Cruiser is a good work knife, and you'll never have to worry about it getting btched up, which is important. As also mentioned, there are higher quality knives, although also at higher prices. How much you want to pay is based on many factors, not the least of which should be what you anticipate needing your knife to do.

The OP's original question: Columbia River usually MSRP's their knives at $60-$80, which is about right, for what you get. At $40 for a Cruiser, it's worth it.
 
I often recommend CRKT to folks who tend to be super rough on their knives. It's easier to fix a dull edge than it is to repair a broken blade. Auto mechanics and mill workers LOVE 'em.
 
I had a Cruiser and the quality was pretty so-so. It didn't come sharp, the blade rubbed the liner on one side (not fixed by adjusting the pivot), and the words and such on the blade looked like they bled a bit. However, I am a fan of most CRKT knives, so I might have just gotten a bad one.
I also have the BluePoint version of the Cruiser. It's smaller, and much better quality.
 
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