I just ordered the new CKF Kadat

[HappyDaddy]

I never know what it is about a knife that will flip my switch. This one did, even though the blade length is a bit longer than my usual preference. Thoughts?


Specs:

• Overall Length: 9.8" (250mm)

• Blade Length: 4.3" (111mm)

• Blade Thickness: 0.14" (3,5mm)

• Blade Material: M390

• Blade Finish: Black Stonewash

• Edge Type: Plain

• Handle Length: 5.15" (131mm)

• Handle Thickness: 0.51" (13mm)

• Handle Material: Titanium, CF, timascus inlay in clip

• Frame Material: Titanium (steel lock insert)

• Pivot: 1rbs (2 row bearing system, ceramics, plastic)

• Weight: 5.81 oz. (167gr)

• User: Right hand

• Pocket Clip: Tip-Up, titanium

• Knife Type: Manual

• Opener:

• Lock Type: Frame Lock

• Brand: Custom Knife Factory (CKF)

• Model: Kadat

• Designer: Alex Vorobyov

 

[ScooterG]

It’s a switch-flipper for sure

 

[Moso]

BTW the flipper is removable.

 

[stonproject]

Looks badass! Whatd it cost you?

 

[b00n]

Looks badass! Whatd it cost you?

It's about ~450$ without Shipping. And HappyDaddy I want a quick review when you get it. I am hoping one pops up at a EU CKF dealer but it looks doubtful.

 

[marcus52AR]

Looks like it's a fair bit larger than what I typically use, also looks pretty friggen cool.

 

[Hickory n steel]

Looks like it would cut a steak really well.

 

[jill jackson]

It's 470 at bladehq.
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Custom-Knife-Factory-Kadat-Flipper--86702

 

[stonproject]

It's 470 at bladehq.
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Custom-Knife-Factory-Kadat-Flipper--86702

Knife looks awesome but too rich for my blood.

Hope you enjoy it OP!

 

[jill jackson]

 

[salduchi]

Reminds me of an elongated ZT0801.

 

[DRLyman]

Nice looking knife. I bet you'll be pleased with it. Very nice.

 

[jill jackson]

Reminds me of an elongated ZT0801.

Besides everything about it is totally different I suppose so.

 

[b00n]

Besides everything about it is totally different I suppose so.

It has a sharp edge, cutouts in the scale, a flipper tab and a clip! Don't be so pedantic.

 

[vox801]

Enjoy it!

 

[Mrgauth]

Too bad so big. Nice.

 

[Cscotttsss]

Looks great, bit too big for my tastes but I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

 

[jbmonkey]

nice. I like bigger folders so thats a plus in my book. if it had a 3 or 3.25" blade it would ruin it.

 

[Lapedog]

It’s very cool but the cutouts leave the edge very exposed by the belly when the knife is closed. You can’t carry anything else in pocket with the knife or it could very easily attack the edge from the exposed sides.

 

[Officer's Match]

Edge looks reasonably well protected to me. I'd love to see one apart, as that pivot setup looks intriguing.