What is your take on these CRKT knives?

[jsj72]

I've been looking at these models from CRKT and was curious if anyone had any experience with them:
Ignitor
Graham Folding Razel
Thunderbolt

Thanks for any input on these blades.

 

[babakanoosh45]

I like some of CRKT's lineup. I have had knives from them for many years and the ones I still own have been outstanding. They are in my opinion better values than Gerber or even SOG. For the money you should do fine.:thumbup:

Great knife for odd jobs and utility:

This CF M16 has always been a great EDC:

I also have the Large "First Stike" which has been a real brute!

 

[Ken44]

I don't have any CRKT's, but have in the past. On the few I bought I had to handle several to find one with a perfect liner lock fit(some liners hang a bit because a tad to long). I bought one with a liner to short and it went all the way across when opened quick, and let the blade close halfway. I noticed it while still in show and got a refund.

I did handle, and almost bought one of the Razels at Blade. I felt a few and they all had well fitted liners. I'll still prob get one, but will wait untill I can handle a few at an upcoming show in ATL.

 

[diamdave]

Any opinion on the Ignitor?

 

[myright]

Baba, that pretty much rounds out my CRKT collection as well. I've got a folding Razel as well and love them all. I know a lot of people here don't like CRKT, but they have held up well for me for a while now.

 

[14Tango]

No experience with the knives you're asking about but my experience with their knives has been positive. I've owned a PS spear point M16 and currently have their Greg Lightfoot M1.

 

[Sithus1966]

I got a Folding Razel about a month ago and an Ignitor last weekend. The Razel I used at work and it was great for an EDC at work. It has some heft to it with the Micarta handle. The main pocket clip lets it sit deep in your pocket and not expose a lot, the secondary tiny clip it comes with hides it very well if you really want it to disappear. I found the front chisel tip handy.

The Ignitor I used last week. The edge was the only downer, looked like they used a 60 grit belt to sharpen it. The edge was the only thing I didn't like. It didn't take much to fix the edge. The "Fire Safe" mechanism works great, with no separate safety for the assisted opening. The G 10 handles are grippy but not abrasive. Overall I would say it's a good user.

Don't have a Thunderbolt, don't like the looks of that one.