What would you like in a new CRK "adventure" knife?

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I took the survey in this thread: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...Knives-(CRK)-Have-input-in-the-next-CRK-knife!

Go take the survey to see details, I may be misremembering parts. It claims there may be interest for making (possibly) three new knives:

  • An outdoorsy "adventure" folder (3.25"-3.65")
  • An outdoorsy "adventure" fixed blade (4.5"-5.5")
  • A military fixed blade

I have wanted an outdoor, woods-bumming CRK for a while now. Some of the OPK line would have been great, but they're mostly collector's items now. The Nyala is too skinning-oriented for me, and the others too military.

I'd love to see a 4.5", drop point, large hollow grind, comfortable, woods knife. Not a "bushcraft" style scandi with no guard. Something more like a larger Loveless drop point hunter or a knife similar to what Survive! is doing. Stainless; scales removable to clean thoroughly; nice swells for comfort. A ferro rod notch.

I'd love to hear what woodsy denizens on the CRK forum would like to see in a blade like that. Any specific features? The market for bushcrafty knives is hot right now, and CRK could make a big splash.
 
It is a decent idea. I'm sure I have nothing to worry about, but I just hope they keep it gimmick- free. Instead of a fire starter, use a high carbon steel. Instead of a mirror scale, create a sheath that holds one.

I did say bring back the annual and the regular, but my money says either one is more than a long shot.
 
Corytr said:
I'm sure I have nothing to worry about, but I just hope they keep it gimmick- free. Instead of a fire starter, use a high carbon steel. Instead of a mirror scale, create a sheath that holds one?
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I also cringed at those ideas. This shouldn't be something that a guy like Bear Grylls would endorse on a fake survival show. CRK didn't put tiny worthless compasses on the caps of the OPK line, so I hope they don't resort to gimmickry now.
 
Corytr said:
It is a decent idea. I'm sure I have nothing to worry about, but I just hope they keep it gimmick- free. Instead of a fire starter, use a high carbon steel. Instead of a mirror scale, create a sheath that holds one.

I did say bring back the annual and the regular, but my money says either one is more than a long shot.
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Exactly. I wrote in the survey - let's keep this simple. Look at what Survive and others are doing. Square the spine or make a notch for a firesteel on a 5.5 inch blade in a premium steel and you've got my money.
 
Not sure about a new folder, my micarata inlaid large '21 has been a phenomenal knife for everything, including outdoors use.

It would be nice to have an EDC/dayhiking/outdoorsy fixed blade from CRK, there's a huge jump in size from the Nyala/Professional Soldier to the Green Beret/Pacific. As always, whatever they come out with will work for some and not for others due to different expectations, needs, hand size, carry preference, etc.

I would love a 4-5" fixed blade with contoured micarta inlaid into the handle like they do on the folders. Screws in handle scales attract dirt/blood/whatever.

Corytr said:
It is a decent idea. I'm sure I have nothing to worry about, but I just hope they keep it gimmick- free.
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Another +1

No ferro rod notches, squared spines or rusty steel for me, please. I keep a $2 'striker' tied to my ferro rod, it's light and thin and works very well so I don't need to use a knife as anything other than a knife.
 
A serration free green beret 5.5. BAM! Just got this wrapped up.


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A medium 21 with an Zaan thumbstud and it would be wrap me up I'm done! Totally off topic sorry.

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I told them same exact thing...keep it simple. Bring back Annual type knives, special/limited editions, etc...stay away from the gimmicks
 
I suggested either a slightly longer skeletonized knife or a simple 5 inch knife that is lightweight.

My main points were:

-Classy and simple. No gimmicks.

-Quality and design over cost savings. I'd rather pay more for a better knife.

-Rounded edges BUT one flat edge to strike a ferrocerium rod.

-Drop point with sturdy tip design

-Thin

-Stainless.

-Cutting performance over "prying" ability.

-Molded kydex sheath

-In the style of previous models; grey gunkote and black canvas micarta.


I'd just like a Chris Reeve that could compete with the Benchmade Nimravus, the old Gerber Yari, the Winkler Belt Knife etc....

Something you can strap to a vest or a backpack that is around 8 oz.
 
DPC said:
I'd just like a Chris Reeve that could compete with the Benchmade Nimravus, the old Gerber Yari, the Winkler Belt Knife etc....

Something you can strap to a vest or a backpack that is around 8 oz.
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This is a great way to sum up what I'm after.

Honestly, something like the Professional Soldier, with a longer handle so it works while wearing gloves, would be perfect for me. Include the option to buy contoured micarta scales and a kydex sheath that fits the new handles and make even more moneys.
 
Yea, I think we're all in agreement that one of the best things about CRK is the lack of gimmicks. I'm in the market for a 5 inch camp knife so this could be perfect.
 
MatthewSB said:
This is a great way to sum up what I'm after.

Honestly, something like the Professional Soldier, with a longer handle so it works while wearing gloves, would be perfect for me. Include the option to buy contoured micarta scales and a kydex sheath that fits the new handles and make even more moneys.
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Factory scales for the professional soldier series would be great. That would get me to buy, especially if they were contoured like the Harsey designed CRKs.
 
I think I'll pass on this survey, as I'm clearly not the target customer. "Outdoorsy" is not my thing, unless sand and saltwater are involved, and I doubt CRK will be making a knife in H1 steel.


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Knave said:
I think I'll pass on this survey, as I'm clearly not the target customer. "Outdoorsy" is not my thing, unless sand and saltwater are involved, and I doubt CRK will be making a knife in H1 steel.


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Man, that would be awesome!!! I would love a salt water CRK knife... :)
 
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