Opinions on CRKT Small Crawford/Kasper Professional

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J. MacDonald

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I'm looking for a cheap EDC for when I'm traveling, that won't break my heart if some airline A__hole lifts it out of my now unlockable suitcase. I looked at the Camillus EDC but I'm not nuts about it. I also would prefer no injection molded handles.

The small Crawford/Kasper Professional has caught my eye. It looks like it's a lot of knife that can be had in the $50.00 range.

Anybody have one of these?

Is it small enough to carry in business attire and not be obtrusive?

Does it ride low enough in your pocket?

What about the L.A.W.K.S thing?

I used to have a Cold Steel Voyager that served in this capacity, but it seems like a valet lifted it from the console in my car. The AUS-8 steel was competent enough and would take a wicked edge, but wouldn't hold it like 154CM or D2, but for a temporary EDC-while- traveling-by-air knife, it should work well enough.

Please give me your opinions.

jmx
 
Hey JMX-

I like the C/K folders- though I prefer the larger one. The smaller on is still kinda bulky and squarish. If you get the chance, go into a knife shop and actually put it where you intend to carry it. It does ride really low, and I liked that.

Depending on what you intend to use it for, it could be a good EDC knife. I find the smaller one too small for its bulk, and in the end it was designed as a tactical fighter. If your intent is not self defence, there are better knives on the market. If it IS self-defence, then its a good choice in overall quality/price.

Find a shop and try it out, its your best option.

Peace,
Bill
 
I have no experience with the pro version, but my friend carries the regular version and she really likes it. To me the steel really isn't as bad as everyone says, but that's just me (and her). Very comfortable handle, smooth opening and the L.A.W.K.S. works well. I see nothing wrong with getting it for what you're talking about--I think it's a good choice.
 
Actually, I think it was Blade magazine which did an article on how CRKT's use of AUS6M, and 6M in general, has fueled a lagging knife market.

The C/K knives are available with more than one steel, all of which are very good.

Also, I forgot to say that the LAWKS thing is neat but IMHO unncessary. Its a tiny little stud at the top of the knife where your thumb rests when you're cutting. Engaging the LAWKS is done by sliding the stud forward after you deploy the blade... which places the stud out of the way neatly.

The stud is attached to a metal... um... shim? that slides in between the lock spring and the handle scale- making it (nearly) impossible to depress/disengage the liner lock... Its neat but not so important for anybody not using thier knife in a life-or death hard use situation...

-Bill
 
This is an excellent knife! Blade shape is great for utility cutting...cardboard, plastic bubble wrapping etc...used it a lot up at works head office doing some shipping and receiving...

Handle fits my hand just perfect. AUS 8 steel has always been a plus in my books too. Slices well and sharpens very easily on my sharpmaker. The only thing I don't like about the knife is the bead blast. Gotta watch that rust!

All in all an excellent value for money here!
 
They're not bad.
I have the regular version, and use to be pretty much my EDC (that's before I was infected by the Spydie-virus)
Anyways, you want to check the linerlock engagement becuase mine tends to slip. Yes the LAWKs will prevent it from truly disengaging but still, I've seen linerlocks that won't fail even though I accidentally got militec-1 on the ramp on the tang.
 
I just got one the other day. Its very smooth as most crkt's are. The liner lock works well with the other added locking system, simple but works. It rides low i guess, about 1/2 inch sticks out when its in my pocket. The spacer is a solid piece of steel rather the plastic brittle spacers. Only thing i have against it is the tip down carry, i wish the clip was reversable.The dual thumb stud makes it nice for left/right handers. I say for the money its a great deal and theres nothing about the design that would make me second guess it. Ya can't go wrong IMO.
 
Try to handle one first. I was surpised at how small mine was when I got it. I ended up trading it as it was too small to be comfortable for me. I wish they made a medium sized one...that would be perfect!
 
I agree with SharpBits, I ended up trading mine because it didn't feel comfortable in my hand, it was too small and I have fairly small hands. Definitely try to handle one before you buy.
 
I'd take the large Zytel handled version.

The small Professional model's handle won't fit slightly larger than average hands and it is quite slippery. I don't know why everybody hates Zytel so much, I find it a lot better than the cold, smooth Sluminum scales.
 
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