Not a fan CRKT BUT...

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Parker77

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Not a fan of CRKT but I'm interested in this one... Anyone have any experience with it? Never heard of the steel. Check out the weight?

Eros 2 PE
Designed by Ken Onion, the Eros-2 (small brother to the Eros) is one smooth, lightweight and easy to carry folder.
--Lightweight 6AL4V titanium frame lock handle.
--Fast and smooth ambidextrous index finger flipper opening action.
--IKBS internal ball-bearing pivot system provides silky smooth opening.
--CNC-machined frame gives extreme light weight and excellent grip texture.
--Premium Acuto+ stainless steel drop point.
--Coarse bead-blast finish for additional grip.
Specially designed, removable stainless steel clip.
SPECS:
--Bead Blast Titanium Frame.
--Blade Length: Length: 2".
--Steel: Acuto+
--59-60 HRC.
--Closed Length: 3"
--Weight: 0.7 oz.
Imported
 
crkt made a couple ikbs flippers designed by onion. i wanted to get one but i never heard much about them. how does the steel hold up?
 
I don't have the Eros, but I do own a Ripple. I have the Ripple 1 in blue, and I must say, I'm *still* impressed with the design. Excellent fit & finish from the assembly plant in Taiwan also, and I have had no problems with the Acuto+ steel (I'd buy it again without hesitation.) Just keep in mind that it's very much a 'gentleman's knife' for light to medium tasks. **Warning: the IKBS may ruin all other flipper folders for you...** :D

I would expect no less from the Eros. The milled titanium frame looks fantastic; the entire package is super-light. Cool looking blade on it, great shape to the handle, very decent materials--this Ken Onion guy seems to know a thing or two about knives! ;)

I just can't get past that weird pocket clip though :/
 
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I have a M21-04 and its been a decent knife, the steel is good and customer service is excellent.....
 
timberweasel said:
I don't have the Eros, but I do own a Ripple. I have the Ripple 1 in blue, and I must say, I'm *still* impressed with the design. Excellent fit & finish from the assembly plant in Taiwan also, and I have had no problems with the Acuto+ steel (I'd buy it again without hesitation.) Just keep in mind that it's very much a 'gentleman's knife' for light to medium tasks. **Warning: the IKBS may ruin all other flipper folders for you...** :D

I would expect no less from the Eros. The milled titanium frame looks fantastic; the entire package is super-light. Cool looking blade on it, great shape to the handle, very decent materials--this Ken Onion guy seems to know a thing or two about knives! ;)

I just can't get past that weird pocket clip though :/
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I'll second this. I own an Eros and a Ripple, and currently edc the Eros. Great knife for an office environment. Super fit and finish. I don't even mind the pocket clip. Flipper is so smooth and quick. Highly recommended.
 
I have both an Eros and a Ripple. The Eros is one of my favorite knives. The quality on both is equal to that of any of my Kershaw or Spyderco knives.
 
Joshua J. said:
I wouldn't touch the average CRKT with a 20' pole, but these seem alright.
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The Ripple and Eros are much nicer than the "normal" stuff from them...of course they are priced much higher than the regular CRKT line.

In general, I've gotten where I don't care much for their stuff. Interesting concepts and designs, but the f&f and overall quality leave a lot to be desired. To be fair, they are probably "ok" considering the price.
I've had several items from them, and traded most off. Kept a Natural 2 and the Eros.
 
I had one briefly. I was impressed but it just didn't speak to me. However, given the improvement of the Eros over the Ripple, I am excited to see the next Ken Onion/CRKT knife.
 
I have a first production ripple and the eros. The eros is better quality but that's probably due to my getting a first production run ripple which i still like a great deal. The eros is scarey light - to me - and it is a wicked stabber as KO himself said.
 
I have the larger version Eros. It's a nice knife. The f&f is flawless but it just doesn't do it for me.

The very reason I bought it was because I wanted a very light, slim, gentlemen's folder to edc with a suit or business attire.

It is perfect for that! Problem is, in the process I learned that I dont like very light, slim, gentlemen's folders that are perfect for suits and business attire. :rolleyes: :D

Seriously though I will say the knives are absolutely gorgeous. Ken Onion designs are nothing if not beautiful. I just prefer knives with a lot more beef to them.

I've presently got it up on the for trade forum. I'll most likely switch over to the for sale forum next.
 
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