CRKT Knives

[Varego]

I carried a Strider SMF as my edc for years, until I went on a TDY and forgot to pack it in my checked baggage. Went to clothing sales at my destination and bought a CRKT M16-14T (after carrying a SMF for so long, anything smaller felt too puny).

The CRKT is still in my pocket now, nearly two years later. The SMF is in a drawer.

[UNCLE_IZZY]

Well I've been labled a steel snob

Now for CRKT lock failures:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=338627

[shooter1201]

The BEST folder I ever had was a large CRKT 'Navajo' with a plain-edged blade made from ATS34. When I left poice work, I passed it on to a buddy. I now carry Kershaws or Benchmades.

[zenfly]

I have a M4-03 and love it...
I don't collect'm ...I use it every day..

[Pcad2]

GOt an M-16 model I love. It takes an edge well and I like being able to adjust the tensioin on the blade. Can hit the thumb stud and flick my wrist and its open. Handy at times in my line of work or when you are jsut working on something and dont have 2 hands to open a knife. I thought Id lost it the other day and was already looking to by another one just like it. They are definately good knives for the money.

[pounder35]

Originally Posted by 1ITP

I had the plan B for awhile and lost mine. It was designed by Steven Ryan for CRKT, and I like his work. I went out and found it's bigger brother:

1ITP,

For the love of God, please ditch the punisher grips. That is too nice a gun and doesn't need the "faux hardcore" look of the dreaded punisher.

[Kendo276]

CRKT makes nice stuff, have the My Tighe also, love it.

[maverick101]

The thing that pisses me off about a lot of CRKT knives, is the blade edge.
I much prefer the normal blade edge, and they are much easier to sharpen.

I have had to hone the back of the blade to get the CRKT's really sharp.[/QUOTE]
you got that right !!! so i just put them on the shelf and carry my spydercos ...

[RMTactical]

Yes, heard of them and own a few. I really like them, great value, good knife.

[tipoc]

A significant part of the Benchmade line is made in Taiwan. Most of the Red Box, economy blades I believe.

tipoc

[depusm12]

I own and carry several different knives Benchmade AFCK, Gerber F.A.S.T. Covert, Spyderco Terzuola and a CRKT. I like/use all of them.

[Maple Leaf Pilg]

I have a CRKT M14-21 Special Forces that has proven to be a very good knife. I have used it on boxes, wood, rope, a seatbelt, ammo boxes, tape, envelopes, beer bottles, soda & soup cans and so on. Luckily I have never had to use it on a person.

The blade is made of AUS-8 steel and has a very tough (VERY tough) black oxide finish. I chose the partially serrated blade for those situations where I have to cut highly slash resistant materials, like seatbelts and issue grade rappel line (insert lowest bidder joke here).

The blade stays sharp for a very long time and is easy to sharpen. The finish is remarkably tough, having gone through soda cans and opened a can of soup with nothing that is really notable happening to the finish.

The handle is a steel frame with aluminum grips and the option to set up the blade in any reasonalbe orientation you desire with wise placement of the picket clip and holes. Careful when you dissassemble for cleaning, as there is a spring that likes to take flight when you least expect it!

I like the knife and if I should require it, I will buy another one. I like CRKT's stuff enough to have given them as gifts to good friends.

[luckyshooter1]

Great Knives, My has lasted for years. It is sharp and holds the edge well.
tough and durable. A great budget knife.

[JR47]

Well this is my first post and i'll keep it brief. I have been lurking around for quite some time but never had anything to post. Over the weekend while riding the local bike trails, I came across a root in the trail that seemed to be hazard. only about 3/4" in diameter, i decided to cut it with my crkt m-21. I failed to use the secondary locking mechanism, since i have never had a knife with one and also never had a lock failure. I whacked the root good, and as it went through, the lock failed and the blade closed on my hand. As momentum carried it through the stroke, the blade snapped back open and locked. Off to the hospital for 6 stitches and a partially severed extensor tendon. Worst part is I am a LEO and the injury was my right index finger. Looks like i'll be off for a little while. Anyone else experience a similar failure with this particular knife. This knife was a recent purchase, having carried a cqc-6 and several cqc-7's for years. I still like the knife, but my confidence is somewhat shaken now.
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How would a knife using it's primary edge "fold back" as described? That method has been used to operate non-locking knives for centuries. Placing force against the "spine" of the blade from the blade edge should assist the lock.

It would also appear to be an isolated incident. Anything can fail, and eventually will. However, there's a dis-connect here.

I'm sitting here with my Spyderco Standard on my hip, and a Gerber LST in my pocket. I'm getting ready to ship a CRKT M16-10 to one of our fighters in Afghanistan, and a My Tighe to another. AT THEIR REQUEST. They have choices, yet both chose CRKT for utility blades. That, to me, says a lot. They saw these knives in use, and respected them enough to want them, for use, not bragging rights.

There are, undoubtedly, higher quality knives out here. They are works of art. However, knives that are used daily, and used hard, seem to be in the price range of the CRKT. If you bugger the edge, or snap the tip off while using it as an expedient screw-driver, you're not out several hundred dollars, anf they CAN be easily replaced via mail.

Merry Christmas everyone.

[SistemaTodd]

Well this is my first post and i'll keep it brief. I have been lurking around for quite some time but never had anything to post. Over the weekend while riding the local bike trails, I came across a root in the trail that seemed to be hazard. only about 3/4" in diameter, i decided to cut it with my crkt m-21. I failed to use the secondary locking mechanism, since i have never had a knife with one and also never had a lock failure. I whacked the root good, and as it went through, the lock failed and the blade closed on my hand. As momentum carried it through the stroke, the blade snapped back open and locked. Off to the hospital for 6 stitches and a partially severed extensor tendon. Worst part is I am a LEO and the injury was my right index finger. Looks like i'll be off for a little while. Anyone else experience a similar failure with this particular knife. This knife was a recent purchase, having carried a cqc-6 and several cqc-7's for years. I still like the knife, but my confidence is somewhat shaken now.

I'm trying to figure that one out myself.
Seems like quite the violation of the laws of physics and conservation of inertia to me...anybody?...Newton?...anybody?

[Johnny Numbers]

I picked up a CRKT M-16-01Z today.

Sweet little knife considering how inexpensive it was. It did take me a minute to figure out how to close it. I didn't notice the little lever on top.

Originally Posted by Erik 1

I have a CRKT Carson M-4 that I carry on weekends. It's been great to me so far and I paid somewhere around $60, I think.



It's too big to carry at work, but I have a Kershaw Ken Onion Black Leek that I picked up at Wal-Mart, of all places, for about $40.00. It's very slim and flat, so it fits in the pocket of a suit or slacks nicely, decent sized without being gargantuan and very, very sharp.



Both of these knives are assisted opening. The Kershaw is made in the US, which I really prefer.

That Kershaw is exactly what I was looking for, THANKS!!

As for CRKTs, I've owned a few and had varying results. While deployed I had one of the 4 inch M16 folders and it was great. Good weight which helped speed up opening. Also was razor sharp the entire 2 years I owned it. Recently, I bought a Badger. The assisted opening is nice once you get used to it. It wasn't sharp out of the box and only held sharp for about a week of minimal work :/

I don't know if it is just the Badgers or if quality has been slipping across the board, but I was very disappointed with the latest. I still miss that M16 folder though.

[Beach]

I can afford anything I want at this stage in my life...I own 4 CRKT knives...best knife on the market for the $$$$

Ryan
M16
Baby M16
MUK