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CEO Compact Pocket Knife
The CEO Compact by designer Richard Rogers is the knife that looks like a pen. It fits in any pocket. Thanks to its compact blade size compared to the original, the knife is even e...
Minimalist Fixed Blade Knife
These compact fixed blade neck knives with tough handles come in a variety of different blade styles. Theyre designed by Alan Folts of Melbourne, FL. A designer and dedicated custo...
Hz4 Fixed Blade Knife
Paying tribute to the hira-zukuria classical Japanese straight swordknifemaker James Williams brings us the HZ4, building on the success of the HZ6. The blade is made of SK-5 carbo...
Burnley Obake Knife
Nathan's Knife Kit
Introduce your child to the fundamentals of knife safety with the CRKT Nathan's Wood Knife Kit. The kit is slightly oversized for easy assembly by young hands. It comes with comple...
2522B Compact Pocket Knife
With a profile that suggests a strong forward momentum, the Tuna Compact evokes the power of one of the fastest fish in the world. It takes the subtle elegance of the original Tuna...
7097KC Professional 3.3" Slimline Technical Folding Tool
The CRKT 7097KC Professional Series is an ultra-slim, high-performance industrial folding tool engineered for technicians and professionals who require a high-precision, low-profil...
Soldotna Fixed Blade Knife
Three decades distilled into one blade.Based on designer and professional hunting guide Russ Kommer’s custom hunting knife, the Soldotna is a powerful fixed blade celebrating CRKT...
Razel Compact Fixed Blade Knife
The confidence it gives you. The right tool is everything, which is why they are here. For nearly 30 years, CRKT has relentlessly pursued whats next. They are always exploring, exp...
M16-10KS Folding Knife, Kit Carson
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Why r/BuyItForLife recommends CRKT
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- #1Dec 1, 2025
Gift Ideas for My Boyfriend Who Has Everything?
Sounds like a good pair of Goodyear welted boots… look at Grant Stone. Pocket knife… something like CRKT. Leather jacket. Thursday Boots makes a few decent ones for reasonable prices.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Jul 2, 2025
Whats the best knife to invest on?
CRKT makes some great knives.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Apr 12, 2025
Buying my first knife, need recommendations
Victorinox is a great brand in a sea of mediocre options for a budget knife. When I say budget knife, I don't mean a bad tool. It's a very neutral first knife, and it will serve most purposes very well. As you use it, you'll find out what you need most - maybe a more dramatic point, longer blade, harder steel, whatever. At that point, you'll find more directional recommendations. A Victorinox pocket knife is not going to clear brush, but you'll find out soon if you actually find yourself wishing you could clear brush with a knife. You'll learn if you want a blade that can withstand leverage to use as a bigger tool; you'll learn if you want something that looks dangerous; in short, you'll learn what you need *after* you can use the tool and identify its uses for you specifically. Same process as buying any other tool, for me. If you want reliable stuff at a reasonable rate, go for Buck, Victorinox, Leatherman, or maybe CRKT. Not sure what's available internationally as I'm in the US.
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Has everything we buy reduced in quality over time? Has anything increased in quality or stayed high quality and durable?
Civivi, cjrb, vosteed, bestech, kershaw, crkt, cold steel. All of the above have some pricier stuff but all have stuff that’s decent under $50 if you catch a sale.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #5Dec 6, 2015
BIFL: tactical knife under $50?
SOG makes some nice fixed blade knives in your budget. It's also hard to go wrong with a CRKT m16-14. When you're stabbing repeatedly, it's easy for the lock to fail or for your hand to slip on the handle and slip toward the blade. The dual flippers act as a guard against your hand sliding up the blade on these models. The auto-lawks system is superior to most tang locks too. The zytel scales keep a good grip even when covered in thick arterial spurts. The half serrated variety is good for sawing through the xiphoid process to get a good stroke in on the descending aorta. Truly a gentleman's knife.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #6Dec 2, 2015
BIFL: tactical knife under $50?
[CRTK 2930 Yukanto Fixed Blade Knife, 4.56", Black designed by James Williams](http://www.amazon.com/Columbia-River-Knife-Tool-2930/dp/B00TACNMEK/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1449032720&sr=8-9) for $50.59. If he is west coast then he may well know James Williams. [Ka-Bar Straight Leather Handled Mark 1 Knife](http://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-Straight-Leather-Handled-Knife/dp/B005GRFLTM/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1449033943&sr=1-1) for $55.09. This will be a possibility sentimental gift; marked USN. If you can spend double look into the [Spyderco FB23PBBK Aqua Salt Lightweight Plain Edge Knife, Black, 9.33-Inch](http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-FB23PBBK-Lightweight-Plain-9-33-Inch/dp/B00SX51E7M) for $100.57. A few Navy divers I know like this knife as it uses a trick steel that physically cannot rust. Nitrogen is used in place of carbon in the steel.
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