August, CRKT month!

Grathr · **on:** August 01, 2015, 03:31:16 PM

I have a few CRKT knives that I have been dying to try out, so I figured Id put the Gerber 120 day test on hold for a month, and only EDC CRKT knives through August.

Do anyone want to join me?
If you do, feel free to post pics, info and share your opinions below!

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zoidberg · **Reply #1 on:** August 01, 2015, 03:36:12 PM

I would join in if I had a CRKT knife.

captain spaulding · **Reply #2 on:** August 01, 2015, 03:36:23 PM

I will not be joining, but will post a picture of my old CRKT Crawford/Kasper. It's probably 10 years old and is still a great knife.

Etherealicer · **Reply #3 on:** August 01, 2015, 03:58:44 PM

I'm in with my KISS.

Grathr · **Reply #4 on:** August 01, 2015, 04:09:34 PM

Quote from: zoidberg on August 01, 2015, 03:36:12 PM

I would join in if I had a CRKT knife.

You could get one

Quote from: captain spaulding on August 01, 2015, 03:36:23 PM

I will not be joining, but will post a picture of my old CRKT Crawford/Kasper. It's probably 10 years old and is still a great knife.

Great!

Quote from: Etherealicer on August 01, 2015, 03:58:44 PM

I'm in with my KISS.

Great!

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Grathr · **Reply #5 on:** August 01, 2015, 04:34:07 PM

Ill start out with the Liong Mah #6

The blade is 2,77inches long and is a CE blade. CRKT call it a slipjoint, even though there is no back spring. It looks like it locks the blade with two springs in the liners that push two small pins(?) into indentations in the blade.
The finger coil prevents the blade from closing on your fingers. The handle is G10 and has a deep pocket carry clip.

I can actually blame Kirk for getting this one. He posted Hennies sale on it, and I jumped on it

First impressions:
It has a very thick blade for a folder (4mm) and is quite heavy. It came razor sharp out of the box. No blade play, and the mechanism is very smooth. I keep opening and closing it while typing this.

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AimlessWanderer · **Reply #6 on:** August 01, 2015, 05:19:06 PM

Nice one

I have the #5 which is the plain edged version

I also have a Snaplock, a McGinnis Tuition, an Edgie, and the recently won Kit Carson Tribute M16Z. That might not sound like many, but that's more clipped OHO folders than I own by any other knife company.

I'll not be comitting to specific carry for a month, that's not my style, but I'll be reading this thread with interest

Gerhard Gerber · **Reply #7 on:** August 01, 2015, 05:21:49 PM

Love my Endorser, but it only comes out to play every now and again.
Have to get a large black Fossil someday soon.

Grathr · **Reply #8 on:** August 01, 2015, 05:32:20 PM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on August 01, 2015, 05:19:06 PM

Nice one I have the #5 which is the plain edged version

I also have a Snaplock, a McGinnis Tuition, an Edgie, and the recently won Kit Carson Tribute M16Z. That might not sound like many, but that's more clipped OHO folders than I own by any other knife company.

I'll not be comitting to specific carry for a month, that's not my style, but I'll be reading this thread with interest

Do feel free to post pics if you should carry one of them during the next 30 days

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AimlessWanderer · **Reply #9 on:** August 01, 2015, 05:42:37 PM

Quote from: Grathr on August 01, 2015, 05:32:20 PM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on August 01, 2015, 05:19:06 PM
Nice one I have the #5 which is the plain edged version

I also have a Snaplock, a McGinnis Tuition, an Edgie, and the recently won Kit Carson Tribute M16Z. That might not sound like many, but that's more clipped OHO folders than I own by any other knife company.

I'll not be comitting to specific carry for a month, that's not my style, but I'll be reading this thread with interest

Do feel free to post pics if you should carry one of them during the next 30 days

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Grathr · **Reply #10 on:** August 01, 2015, 06:13:18 PM

Quote from: Gerhard Gerber on August 01, 2015, 05:21:49 PM

Love my Endorser, but it only comes out to play every now and again.
Have to get a large black Fossil someday soon.

Id love to see some pics of it

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jekostas · **Reply #11 on:** August 02, 2015, 01:55:18 AM

In with my Enticer.

Though to be fair I've been carrying it for the last month and a half as well

Grathr · **Reply #12 on:** August 02, 2015, 06:24:51 AM

Very nice!

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Grathr · **Reply #13 on:** August 02, 2015, 07:07:42 AM

I do not get along with the serrations on the Liong Mah #6. I guess I should have paid the extra cash for the #5 . Therefore Im swithcing to the Lake 111 instead.

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hrvstmn31 · **Reply #14 on:** August 02, 2015, 12:23:21 PM

Quote from: zoidberg on August 01, 2015, 03:36:12 PM

I would join in if I had a CRKT knife.

This I've yet to find a crkt that really catches my fancy. Regardless I'm sure this will be a good read.

shark_za · **Reply #15 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:57:52 AM

15 years ago I used to carry a CRKT Seahawk II all the time but these days I don’t have many CRKT's left other than a Drifter and a Zytel M16 .
I'll carry one for a day.

Gerhard Gerber · **Reply #16 on:** August 03, 2015, 12:06:08 PM

Quote from: Grathr on August 01, 2015, 06:13:18 PM

Id love to see some pics of it
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Not the best pic.......and I wish I got the Endorser Black instead:

Grathr · **Reply #17 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:08:08 PM

nice looking knife!

Etherealicer · **Reply #18 on:** August 03, 2015, 10:33:13 PM

K.I.S.S., first days

The blade of the KISS is new for me for two reasons, its tanto shape and it is asymmetrical ground. This actually makes it great for some tasks, like scratching some glue of a smooth surface (usually, I would go for a razor blade). Being used to slightly curved edges I felt not very comfortable cutting an apple. To remove the core, I like to cut towards me, something that does not work well with the asymmetrical blade.
So you could say, I don't feel very comfortable with the knife yet. But a certain learning phase was to be expected.

Grathr · **Reply #19 on:** August 04, 2015, 07:43:48 PM

Quote from: Etherealicer on August 03, 2015, 10:33:13 PM

K.I.S.S., first days

The blade of the KISS is new for me for two reasons, its tanto shape and it is asymmetrical ground. This actually makes it great for some tasks, like scratching some glue of a smooth surface (usually, I would go for a razor blade). Being used to slightly curved edges I felt not very comfortable cutting an apple. To remove the core, I like to cut towards me, something that does not work well with the asymmetrical blade.
So you could say, I don't feel very comfortable with the knife yet. But a certain learning phase was to be expected.

I havent carried a tanto for many years. Maybe its time I tried it again

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Grathr · **Reply #20 on:** August 04, 2015, 07:47:08 PM

So far I am getting along fine with the Lake 111.
It cuts like a laser.
I keep forgetting to unlock the blade before opening it though.

I also got a Liong Mah Journeyer in the mail today. Im looking forward to playing with that next week.

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JP · **Reply #21 on:** August 04, 2015, 08:04:23 PM

Geez, my wife has my Minimalist with her for the week. I wonder how quickly I could take delivery of a new one if I ordered today? Any other small CRKT fixed blades worth checking out?

Grathr · **Reply #22 on:** August 04, 2015, 08:39:09 PM

I dont know. I have a RSK Mk5 knife, but havent gotten to play with it yet.

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jekostas · **Reply #23 on:** August 04, 2015, 09:13:58 PM

Loving my Enticer. Super light for the size, opens fast. The steel isn't anything special but still capable enough.

Grathr · **Reply #24 on:** August 06, 2015, 09:03:04 PM

Hows your CRKTs holding up?

The Lake 111 is a pretty nice little blade. I havent really had any need for the extra lock on the blade though.

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Gerhard Gerber · **Reply #25 on:** August 06, 2015, 10:50:34 PM

Grathr · **Reply #26 on:** August 07, 2015, 03:22:09 PM

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How do you like that MK5?

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THE_LONGBOW · **Reply #27 on:** August 08, 2015, 12:43:08 AM

This is my CRKT Bridger skinner. I have used this knife most hunting seasons since I won it. It was made in 2002, and is an CRKT import. I won this knife by being closest to the kill spot on a 3D Buffalo target at 105 yards with my longbow and a wood arrow. So it has memories for me. It works very good as a skinner.

Etherealicer · **Reply #28 on:** August 08, 2015, 12:50:01 AM

Quote from: THE_LONGBOW on August 08, 2015, 12:43:08 AM

This is my CRKT Bridger skinner. I have used this knife most hunting seasons since I won it. It was made in 2002, and is an CRKT import. I won this knife by being closest to the kill spot on a 3D Buffalo target at 105 yards with my longbow and a wood arrow. So it has memories for me. It works very good as a skinner.

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Well, you do your name proud

Good looking knife too

Grathr · **Reply #29 on:** August 08, 2015, 01:58:16 AM

Quote from: THE_LONGBOW on August 08, 2015, 12:43:08 AM

This is my CRKT Bridger skinner. I have used this knife most hunting seasons since I won it. It was made in 2002, and is an CRKT import. I won this knife by being closest to the kill spot on a 3D Buffalo target at 105 yards with my longbow and a wood arrow. So it has memories for me. It works very good as a skinner.

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Thats impressive!

Very nice looking knife!

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