CRKT Pilar

CRKT Pilar

CRKT Pilar

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About CRKT Pilar

The Jesper Voxnaes CRKT Pilar, named after Ernest Hemingway's beloved sailboat, is a compact folding knife for the minimalist looking to maximize their EDC utility. It features a 2.4" flat ground blade with a fine tip for detailed taSKS. A durable stainless steel frame lock provides secure blade lockup, and sports a reversible right side pocket clip for tip-up or tip-down carry.Check out our CRKT Pilar Review for a better look into this knife!

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Specifications

Brand CRKT
Category Folding Knives
Overall Length 5.90"
Blade Length 2.40"
Blade Thickness 0.15"
Blade Material D2
Blade Style Sheepsfoot
Blade Grind Flat
Finish Black Stonewash
Edge Type Plain
Handle Length 3.50"
Handle Thickness 0.43"
Handle Material G-10
Color Jade
Frame/Liner Stainless Steel
Weight 2.99 oz.
User Right Hand
Pocket Clip Tip-Up, Tip-Down
Knife Type Manual
Opener Thumb Hole
Lock Type Frame Lock
Model Pilar
Model Number 5311D2D 5311D2T 5315GKD2 5311CF2 5311GD2 5315 5311 5311BD2 5315G 5311ODD2 5311GKG 5311GB 5311-Copper 5315ODD2
Designer Jesper Voxnaes
Country of Origin China
Best Use Everyday Carry
Product Type Knife
Blade width 1.00"

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2nd Pilar

Brian G.
2 years ago

I bought the original Pilar when it first came out, and I loved it! It was a very sad day when I lost it. I finally rebought it with the micarta scales. I love the Pilar, but I'm not in love with the micarta. It seems a bit light for this knife. With that being said I still love it.

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Disappointed

Nancy B.
2 years ago

This is the first knife I’ve brought that I can say I am really disappointed in. The blade itself is fine, it is the micarta scale that surprises me in its poor quality. I have other micarta handles and love them. This one just feels rough. I keep hoping with time maybe it will be okay but this is not what I expect from CRKT.

It's good, but...

John M.
2 years ago

I bought the Pilar III before I bought this model, and the two just don't compare. My dislikes are: The flipper tab is a bit too big. The action isn't as smooth as the Pilar III. One-handed closing is a bit cumbersome, because of the way it catches on the frame lock once you've disengaged it and begin closing it.

One of my favorites now

JORDAN R.
2 years ago

People have always talked highly of the Pilars for the money and it’s very easy to see why. This one, in particular, is the first one I ordered and I LOVE it. Ergos are fantastic, action broke in very smooth, the blade is useable for my day-to-day tasks. I love the D2 and micarta, great value! I also own the green micarta scale one as well, but I like the feeling of the tan. Much read more more texture so it stays in the hand well. Definitely pick one up!

If you like what you see...

LaMar H.
2 years ago

The first time I saw a photo of this knife, it made sense to me. I received mine today and it is WONDERFUL! I know it could be better steel, but the design seems close to perfect.
If you like what you see, BUY IT!

Needed work

Lee D.
2 years ago

Nice looking knife with decent materials, but needed to be taken down and readjusted. I guess for a knife at this price CRKT just slaps them together and lets the customer hassle with getting them in working condition. I've come to expect that from CRKT, and yet Civivi can produce similarly priced knives with comparable (or better) materials that are almost always perfect. After read more some fiddling, it now feels solid, but may take a long time before the action is what I'd consider satisfactory.

Decent knife

Troy D.
2 years ago

Just got mine in the mail. So far seems like an ok knife. Been wanting to check out CRKT for a minute. The scale on this is very nice probably the main reason I got it. The grip is comfortable. Edge is not the greatest but not horrible. It's a steep biting edge not shaving sharp but does pass the paper test. Steel is decent which is another reason I went with this upgrade D2 steel. read more The worst thing is the action on it. It's just BAD no way I could one hand this open and I can one hand the kershuffle. Gonna fidget with the action screws see if I can loosen it up some cause of the box it's too tight. Like opening an old buck knife it's so stiff. It's only $50 so not stressing it too much but I think I'd get something better from Kershaw. Still little disappointed in it.

Wow! IKBS!

Dave L.
3 years ago

I just got my Pilar Large. It was a pretty smooth operator right out of the box. But, I took it apart, as I do with all my new knives, just to clean up anything left over from the manufacturing process. I was expecting to find the standard nylon/teflon washers.

But, to my amazement I discovered this Pilar is outfitted with IKBS caged bearings! Very nice for a knife at this read more low cost. This, along with the over all utility of this knife, really makes it a great EDC.

Oh, and after looking at the blade closer, I see that it does have the IKBS markings on it.

Fun Flicker

Brett O.
3 years ago

Good: Meaty blade shape. Fun flicking deployment. Frame lock. Vox design!
Bad: Very heavy. Blade is too thick to be a slicer.
Ugly: Cheapo steel, but what do you expect at this price?
Overall: The Pilar is a bonafide classic, easy/fun to mod, and super affordable. Can't miss with this one.

Love the Flipper Tab

Jake M.
3 years ago

Contrary to other reviews I quite like the flipper and find that it has quite nice action but I can see how it could bother those with crowded pockets. The blade stock is thick but comes to quite a fine point that is easy to resharpen. I have this and a civivi elementum and I find that this actually has more pocket time than the elementum. The G-10 handles are very grippy and comfortable read more and the frame lock is very neat. The sheeps foot blade has a nice belly and makes slicing quite enjoyable. I also appreciate the fact that there are multiple opening methods such as the obvious flipper tab but also the thumbhole flick or the spydie flick if you feel so inclined. The only problem I have is the lack of an ambidextrous clip so if you are a lefty you will have to carry in your right pocket if you want to carry it correctly. Overall, great knife for the price!

A Dependable Carry

Lyle C.
3 years ago

I had to have one. It's a great blade with a great look that functions nicely and is well made at a price that can't be beat. It's quality work and works like a charm. I liked it so much I bought a large one as well. Highly recommended for everyday use and beyond.

Top Notch

Lyle C.
3 years ago

This is a really wonderful knife. I'm not going to make any claims to expertise where such things are concerned, but I love this baby. I first purchased a regular Pilar and think it's great as well but it was a bit smaller than I had expected so why not a large Pilar to fill out the collection? This is a thing of beauty, finely crafted and in keeping with the level of excellence read more I've come to expect from CRKT. What can I say, I love this fine blade and count it among my favorite EDC's.

Tank of a knife that looks good and (mostly) feels great

Mitchell B.
3 years ago

Bought a low-priced copper knife to see how it would patina and show after use. It definitely highlights snail trails, so I decided to let it live with keys in the pocket and create my own key-washed finish - it's looking great after a couple months and the patina is accenting nicely too.
Pros: well-designed to fit in the hand, sturdy construction frame lock

Cons: 8cr13mov read more steel (but it's kind of a budget knife), severe thread locker was used in construction so no serviceability, one REALLY hot spot for righties where chamferring is needed on the frame where the lock cutout meets the stainless steel side scale, a tank - but not a heavy use knife

Very good-2 issues

Jeremy Z.
3 years ago

It is comfortable in the hand with room for all four fingers, thanks to the choil. However, when the clip is reversed for tip-up carry, the pants catch on the cutouts in the frame under the clip. I could overlook this and just pocket carry it.

The other thing is that when it is closed, the edge of the knife hits the spacer and blunts it. There's no excuse for this.

What read more we need is a high end version of this with better quality control and Maxamet blade steel.

Pretty damn good!

Joe C.
3 years ago

Picked this up about a month back. It's an excellent little guy. With a thick stock and a hollow grind, I know it won't fail with the power of a frame lock. I was able to flick it open in under a day. Useful for small slicey tasks and is photogenic as ever! Only two things off with it; the copper is slightly misaligned with the backspacer, and the designer's name is on the grind read more so it looks like an "oxnaes" design in some lights. It patinas rather quickly, and the first scratch is always the worst! It even smells like an old toolbox, a huge plus for me. Ergos are great, but I have caught myself on the edge of the blade once or twice. No big deal, I was stupid. Great knife,and I definitely recommend it for anybody who needs a small knife and loves copper! Voxnaes just knows how to make a small knife feel huge.

Sharp, useful tool. Opening/Closing, not great

Ryan J.
4 years ago

The blade is sharp out of the box and handling the knife is very comfortable. I particularly like the finger groove that helps while working detailed projects. When locked, it feels solid with no worry of it slipping.

My nitpicks. Opening and closing feel stiff which makes one-handed opening/closing a little awkward. The handle lock is very stiff but I'm hoping it softens read more over time. Nice additions would have been a flipper lever and jimping.

I give this a four because, at this price point, it's a solid knife--despite my minor nitpicks. It cut through leather, cardboard and sharpened pencils easily.

LOVE IT

Te B.
4 years ago

I love this little knife. It's a great EDC knife, small enough to not really feel it in your pocket but is definitely capable. You just cannot go wrong with this blade at this price point. I own two!

Great knife

Ross s.
4 years ago

Love this knife! Great ergos that big finger choil makes this knife a four finger knife. very slicey. I can't wait to put a good edge on this knife. A bit heavy in pocket however i like it because I know it's definitely in pocket. plan on getting the carbon fiber version with D2 steel.

Affordable and Fun

Bruce T.
4 years ago

The Pilar is so affordable and even more satisfying to have in hand/pocket. Its a great introduction to Jesper Voxnaes design and has inadvertently become one of the knives I can't stop flicking open. Simply a great knife, couldn't be happier.

New EDC

Dwayne M.
4 years ago

Just started carrying a knife again. Chose this little beast. Ergonomic grip, and a great price point.
Weight is the only drawback, bit too heavy. So far it seems like a great little workhorse.

Amazing Knife w/ Gpod Ergonomics

Sergey M.
4 years ago

This is amazing little gem from Jesper Voxnaes with the amazing ergonomics.

Prefect in the hand, easy opening (once you upgrade to bronze washers). Probably one of the most customized knife in the world. Lot's great aftermarket scales.

Cool knife, but heavy

Matthew T.
4 years ago

I like this knife a lot. It's sharp outa the box, comfortable to hold, great box cutter. But it's heavy!

Good little knife

Leanna F.
4 years ago

Feels nice, cuts nice, opens nice, and fits in the front pocket of my lady jeans. What more could you want from an EDC?

Great little framelock

David J.
4 years ago

Solid, solid, solid. Everything about this knife screams quality, from the feel in your hand to the satisfying click of the blade locking open. It's sharp enough out of the box and takes a wicked edge with a light honing and stropping. Great ergonomics (in my hands anyway) and while I would hate to lose it, I wouldn't think twice about picking up a replacement.

Amazing work knife

Javan E.
4 years ago

this knife has survived everything I've thrown at it. from opening boxes to cutting through wires at work this nice has preformed. The only downside I have with this knife is that the blade dulls fairly quickly (that's to be expected with the cheaper steal) but at the end of the day, it is super easy to re-sharpen for another day of hard work.

Too much hype

Timothy M.
4 years ago

The knife isn't bad at all, but after hearing how it was the bees knees forever I finally got one, and while I liked it, I ultimately ended up darkwashing and selling it. For $30 made in china you can get a Ruike or other much better quality build knife. There are other knives that have a great reputation and hold up like the Kalashkinov, but I found this a little disappointing. read more

Better than it should be

Brandon F.
4 years ago

This is great daily use knife. The size and "weight" of the blade is perfect for most daily duties, and performs brilliantly in detailed tasks. I really wish the large had the same aftermarket scale options of the standard Pilar. Would be better without the flipper IMHO, as it tends to be in the way while in pocket and only sorta works.

Solid purchase

Coltin H.
4 years ago

Great little workhorse.

Solid

Coltin H.
4 years ago

A great workhorse of a knife.

Shut up and take my money!

Aaron S.
4 years ago

I got this beauty a few months ago, still use it all the time. Perfect knife for breaking into the knife world or for long time members. The biggest plus to this knife is the ergonomics. True to voxneas fashion, the moment you feel it in your hand, you want to use it. The o my downside to it is the blade steel. You’re buying crkt, so obviously it won’t be par with giant mouse read more or fox knives, but for most edc tasks, this is a champ.

Amazing little utility knife

Douglas M.
4 years ago

When I first got this knife I was a little skeptical, given its price, however I was soon pleasantly surprised, and after a few months with it, eyeing buying a few more with different blade stocks and possibly scales. I would like more than one to leave in my car, or shed, or day pack, basically places where I need a knife as a tool, not an accessory, in case I don't have my usual read more EDC on me.

What I like about it:
Compact - can get into tight little spaces
Solid Build
easy to sharpen
With a little practice and time to break in, very satisfying to open with a 'spidy flick'
Designed by Voxnaes

Cheers'

What am I missing?

Matt L.
4 years ago

It's tricky to open, it's difficult to close, it's the CRKT Pilar! This knife had so much hype around it, that I had to have one...but then I ended up being given this knife. For free. From a coworker who, "has no use for bad knives". That is some red flags if I ever have seen some. The clip comes tip down and is kind of a nightmare to change. To my surprise, the awkward, obese read more reverse tanto blade (this is a joke, I am aware that it is a sheepsfoot) works well and comes plenty sharp. Similarly surprising is the ergonomics, which at first I found very poor, but if you choke up on the blade, they aren't bad. You are out of luck if you don't like hand grime on your blade though. The knife works well, for a fair price, just not near as great as some would lead you to believe. 70/100

Good.

Josh C.
5 years ago

I like mine. Sure the flipper could be better but it is functional and the blade takes a wicked sharp edge and is easy to sharpen. In my opinion it’s better than the original because it is lighter and the addition of the flipper. Ergos are just as good if not better. If you like the original you will probably like this one.

Great design, average build

Thomas J.
5 years ago

I really love the look of this knife and since the price was reasonable, I ordered it without ever seeing or handling it before. The knife is a great design and size. I have medium sized male hands, so the fit in the fingers and palm is ideal. The blade is thick and gives the knife a nice weighted balance. Arrived extremely sharp out of the box, and I personally don't mind 8Cr13 read more steel. It's easy to sharpen and works on everything I need it for.

The only drawback is that the build quality is disappointing. Both finger choils were hot points that I had to dremel down, leaving a rough but more tolerable finish for the fingers. The blade was also off-center and extremely stiff to deploy out of the box. Even after taking it apart, cleaning and oiling, it's still not easy to open, and I never have been able to get the correct tension to allow it to close centered.

It's a great looking knife and I like to carry it, it's just not very fun to use. I would've gladly paid a higher price to get something with some quality materials and build. It's fair at this price, but it could have been much better.

Surprisingly fun fidget knife

Joshua B.
5 years ago

This is my go to secondary knife and usually the knife I'm flicking when I'm stuck in traffic. Great ergonomics, smooth cutting edge and just a joy to carry.

Surprisingly excellent

Jet H.
5 years ago

I bought it because every one had one and I wanted to know why. Short answer is everything is refined to great. The lock up is great, the edge is great, the ergonomics are great, fit and finish is great. This knife surpassed all of my expectations by a far margin and finds its way into my pocket more often than not.

Very happy

Matt S.
5 years ago

First off I received this faster than scheduled, great job bladehq. I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect, but didn’t think it would be worse than average, and didn’t expect anything above that. When it arrived I found it to be a great suprise. It has great ergos, and for as small as it is it inspires confidence in use. All in all very happy, and will recommend to friends read more and family alike.

Dope knife

Pascual f.
5 years ago

Great little blade. Unique blade shape and super compact. Hides in my pocket which is fantastic.

Highly recommend

Zac C.
5 years ago

A buddy of mine got me one of these little guys as a gift and I couldnt be more pleased. I use this knife for prep work in my kitchen at home all the time, as it's perfect for the small chopping tasks. The ability to choke up gives good leverage while processing boxes and opening packages. Its solid, it's got heft to it, and it looks great.
The only issue I think anyone could read more have is that it's a full stainless steel which does feel a bit heavy sometimes.
I plan on ordering some flytanium brass scales for mine though, just to give it a classy vibe.

Little Workhorse

Tyler K.
5 years ago

This little knife is a tank. It fits securely in your hand and has a sturdy feel to it. This is definitely a knife that's made to be used. Our can opener broke recently and this has become its temporary replacement. Just a quick touch up on the edge and it's good to go again after opening multiple cans. This is a sweet little go-to knife if you don't know what you'll need it for read more but want to be sure you're ready.

Good Beater

Tyler C.
5 years ago

I’ve used this knife for work for close to 6 months and it’s been exactly what I needed. My only issue is the pocket clip. I ended up taking it completely off the knife.

Wish it was lighter

Nick m.
5 years ago

The design is great, but wish they'd make the g-10 version again. This thing is just too heavy for my taste. Wouldn't mind thinner blade stock either. If you want a little pocket tank, here's your knife.

Love this knife!

Timothy M.
5 years ago

Extremely comfortable knife. Very useful blade. Easily customized. You just love this knife when you pick it up!

A GREAT EDC KNIFE!

Charles D.
5 years ago

Nice blade profile, sturdy construction and great handle ergonomics. A heckuva good blade at a very reasonable price.

Box cutter

Mark G.
5 years ago

Great little sturdy work knife. Only reason not 5 star is not a great steel ...but ill try the new d2 one soon ..

Excellent Value

Randy N.
5 years ago

I purchased this knife because I thought it had unique look and was inexpensive. I really didn't think I would use it that much and definitely didn't plan to EDC it. It is heavy for its size, but really on a small knife like this it makes it feel more substantial. Also, I love the feel in hand, it has such a feeling of control that it becomes an extension of the hand. I really do read more not notice the weight in pocket and to my surprise I find myself grabbing it more and more from knife drawer each morning. All and all a very good value all things considered.

Great Value Great Knife Just one minor flaw

Ben C.
5 years ago

This is a Solid knife and it feels great in the hand. Most of the edges are real smooth EXCEPT the frame lock. The lock has groves with sharp edges that makes it rough on your fingers also the lock doesnt disengage smoothly which makes it hard to close with one hand. The back of the blade and the lock needed to be polished more to make it easier to operate.
That said this is read more a great knife for less than $25

Could be so much more

Samuel a.
5 years ago

love the size and feel of the knife in hand but the 8cr steel is similar to the plastic knives you get with to-go food.

Great value EDC folder

Michael D.
5 years ago

I've only had this knife for about 30 minutes, but I can tell that it is a great value.
Pros: low price, small, sharp enough to be functional, cool finger choil, centered well (something that I can't say for my Benchmades), solid lockup
Cons: lockbar and finger choil both a little rough on the fingers and could have been smoothed out more, a little gritty at first until being read more lubed, if you have fat fingers you can cut yourself on the blade while using the finger choil, slightly heavy for the small size, slight lockstick
Overall: I would give 5 stars for the value, but the rough edges on the lockbar may make me not carry it often although it would be a great knife for using in an office style setting.

Better than the mini sheepdog

Jesiah B.
5 years ago

I don't say this lightly, the Pilar is better than Kizer's mini sheepdog. The Kizer has better steel and as a flipper is more fidget friendly.
The Pilar takes up similar pocket space, has a similar blade shape and gives you the same utility but with a better purchase because of the finger choil. Without the choil, I can only fit three fingers on the handle like the mini sheepdog. read more I think the fit and finish are comparable and the lock on the pilar is easier to disengage. For these reasons I prefer the pilar.

Phenomenal bang for your buck

Jake W.
5 years ago

Absolutely love this little knife. Feels great in hand, is super sharp out of the box and holds edge well. Blade was a little off center but at this price range I can’t complain.

Heavy, small, sharp

Robert B.
5 years ago

I like it. Bought it on a whim because i needed a small edc for basic tasks that i wouldnt cry about if i lost it.

Its a nice knife. Smooth deployment, and even though its liner lock it feels very stable.

The blade is sharp, and has a nice contour. Its easy to sharpen and very thick (thats what she said!)

Its heavier than my full size benchmade, and thats read more why i knocked it a star. Im all for heft and stability, but this is just a tad too heavy. Sometimes wish the grip or blade was a little skeltonized, but thatd makeit more expensive.

My EDC

Craig B.
5 years ago

I love the Pilar! This knife feels like it was made for me. Great ergonomics makes it fit my hand perfectly. Great blade shape and built like a tank, makes this the perfect knife for my EDC.

Great build quality, perfect blade centering and zero blade play.

I highly recommend this knife.

Wish it cam in an AUtomatic

Rodney R.
5 years ago

I just received this knife, along with a Launch 4. It's a solid and tight knife and razor sharp. I love the look and the feel in my hand is great. The blade is unique and beautiful.
Because it is 2x heavier than the l
Launch (which is

Great little folder

Joshua L.
5 years ago

If you're looking for a small knife this is a great choice.....a little heavy, for the size, but well made

Great feel,bad materials

Adam n.
5 years ago

What a cool little knife,completely ergonomic. That said this is the knife that turned me into a steel snob, try and use it the 8cr rears its ugly head.The updated version is on my buy list for sure.

Too heavy for it's size

Gaige R.
5 years ago

This may not be a negative in your book - but for my needs the knife is too beefy for it's small size. I love the blade shape and sturdy construction, but for an edc knife I prefer lighter blades.

Perfection

Hayden L.
6 years ago

I have had knives with great ergos, but I would’ve never guessed that this knife was $25 without the brand or the materials list. It feels like it was made for my hand. Perfect example of how proper contouring can give a better grip than grippy handle material. I love it. Would recommend this knife to anyone who likes a small knife, especially as a backup.

Great small edc knife

Jason C.
6 years ago

This knife is really good looking which is why I picked it up. The quality is pretty good for a knife of this price. Great knife to do mods on. A bit heavy due to the stainless steel handles but that's not a deal breaker.

Darn good knife!

Pat T.
6 years ago

Can't say anything bad about this knife. For the price it's perfect. It's a small knife with a lot of weight but not too much. Fits nicely in my hands and feels good. CRKT just knocks it out with this one. I loved it so much everyone in my family got one for this past Xmas.

Best bang for your buck..

Grant H.
6 years ago

Solid little knife that is quite capable of large tasks. Ergos are great which allows such a small knife to fit in my hand perfectly. Comes to a razor edge, locks up nice and tight. Washers are fairly smooth. I agree with another reviewer, I long for an upgraded version with premium materials!

4 stars

Darryl S.
6 years ago

For the price, this is a good knife. I don't usually buy budget knives. I use this knife when I know I'm going to misuse a knife. it did come razor sharp and is comfortable.

A great design worthy of premium materials

Michael D.
6 years ago

The design of this knife is excellent. It's the only blade this size that offers me a full grip, and I think it looks good to boot. Centering and lockup on mine were both excellent, and overall I am very happy with the knife. I wish they would do a more premium version though. The all stainless construction makes this a heavy little guy due to the thick blade and handle stock without read more milling, and the 8Cr13MoV steel, while not terrible, doesn't really impress either. Don't get me wrong, at the price this knife is great, but the design is so good, I'd buy an expensive version too.

Good lil edc

Russ K.
6 years ago

It's heavier than it looks. Mine came with bad blade centering. Has nylon bushings (which you should expect for the price). Overall good starter/backup knife.

It's a Tank

Scott K.
6 years ago

The Pilar is little tank. It's heavy and solid for a smaller frame knife. The frame lock locks up tight, the blade is centered and it feels good. There's a lot of knife here for $25!

Great Design with OK execution

Chase B.
6 years ago

I love the Pilar; it's like a little tank that wants to be used. 2 big problems though: Blade is too thick and mine has vertical blade play (some times). First, the blade is just too thick for this small knife. It just feels a bit obnoxious, and contributes to this knife's hefty weight. Second, my sample has pretty bad vertical blade play most of the time. Every now and then I can read more open it and their will be no absolutely no play in any direction. The only remedy I have found so far is to keep the pivot really tight thus making it hard to open so I usually just deal with a little bit of up and down wiggle. Also a few small things to note as well are the sharp corners of the opening hole, a little bit of detent rock, and it's a little heavy.

Perfect size

Ricardo A.
6 years ago

Love the small blade on this one! Just perfect for edc tasks and almost invisible when carrying.

Crkt pilar

Cameron H.
6 years ago

What can I say this knife is great! For 25 bucks you cant beat it. I didn't expect this knife to cut good when i got it, I bought more for the design then anything. But to my surprise this little guy cuts very well even with a budget steel. It may not hold an edge for that long but i just give it a few strops on my spyderco ceramic block and its back to hair shaving sharp. I was read more impressed with the action of the knife too, I find myself flicking it open and close a lot. The action out of the box was a little stiff but after playing with knife a little the action just keeps getting smoother. Not to mention the ergos are killer. If your thinking about buying this knife for yourself or a friend you won't be disappointed!

Best knife on a budget!

Heather B.
6 years ago

I love this knife. Such a great looking knife that easily ups your EDC. You really can’t go wrong with this one. Easy to use and fits in any pocket. Really can’t think of anything negative to say about it, it’s that good!

Great knife!

Jon h.
6 years ago

Amazing little knife for the price. This knife works very we'll for it's size and can handle any day to day tasks, very happy with this purchase

Great design

Bryce P.
6 years ago

For such a cheap knife I was surprised at the sturdiness and overall design. Feels great in hand and it's small size makes it a great EDC. My only gripes about it would be its weight for the size a definite break in period for the action and the steel used for the blade. But hey it's a $20 knife. Just sharpen it often and have some lube handy and you're good to go.

A Little Tank!!!

Paul B.
6 years ago

Razor sharp right out of the box. Thick, deep bellied blade. Built like a tank. I have other CRKT knives that have even survived being between me and the road during a motorcycle crash. I expect this one to hold up to the same abuse... but hopefully because of use, not getting knocked off a motorcycle again!

Excellent!

Booth L.
6 years ago

I can only have a 2.5 inch knife at work and this is my favorite so far. Significantly more comfortable than my Dragonfly. Wish the blade wasn't quite so think so it was a better slicer but it did come sharp. Love that you ca do the middle finger slip like on Spyderco knives. Very happy with my purchase.

Awesome design

Brad L.
6 years ago

I don't care for the materials crkt chooses(8cr13mov, steel handles, plastic washers), but this little knife is awesome. I have large hands, and this knife is still and ergonomic dream.