CRKT Graphite review - Good build quality, inconvenient design
1,850*** CRKT Graphite folding knife designed by Glenn Klecker - specifications ***
Length folded: 11.5 cm (4 1/2'')
Length opened: 18.5 cm (7 1/2'')
Weight: 127 (4 1/2 oz)
Blade material: 8Cr13MoV stainless steel, tempered to 58-60 HRC
Handle material: 2CR13 Stainless Steel with G10 overlay
Lock: Klecker Lock
Price: $40-50
*** Where to find it ***
In the USA:
http://www2.knifecenter.com/item/CR5190/columbia-river-5190-graphite-folding-306-8cr13mov-plain-blade-steel-and-g10-handles
http://www.amazon.com/Graphite-Stainless-Black-Overlay-Handle/dp/B00KYNEFCM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406866304&sr=8-1&keywords=crkt+graphite
In Canada:
http://www.warriorsandwonders.com/CRKT/CRKT_5190_Graphite_Plain_Edge_by_Glenn_Klecker
*** Pros / Cons ***
+Nice, shaving sharp edge out of the box
+ Very sturdy, well built
- Needs two hands to close
- Uncomfortable handle shape
- One-position belt clip, tip down carry only (forgot to mention that in the video)
*** Verdict ***
It's an interesting looking and rock-solid folder with an excellent factory edge, but unfortunately the handle design does not feel good in the hand and the lock makes it unnecessarily difficult to close.
The materials are okay for the price and it could have been quite a nice EDC (everyday carry) folding knife, if the handling was not so awkward.
Steel comparison chart:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/879132-Stainless-Steel-Chart-Comparison-EDC-Knife-Blades-v5-3
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