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New 2021 Innovations from CRKT
INTRODUCING FIELD STRIP GEN II & ASSISTED OPENING Most of the year, we’ve got the throttle fully punched. 2021 proves to be no exception, as two more innovations join the CRKT lineup: Field Strip Gen II and Assisted Opening. … Continue reading
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Tagged assisted opening, CRKT, Field Strip Gen II
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Limited Edition Bona Fide™ Debuts Field Strip Gen II
INTRODUCING THE SECOND GENERATION OF FIELD STRIP TECHNOLOGY Introducing the newly evolved Field Strip Gen II innovation, on a premium knife platform designed by Ken Onion. The Limited Edition Bona Fide™, with S35VN steel, Titanium Handles, and the IKBS™ … Continue reading
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Tagged Bona Fide, CRKT, Field Strip Gen II
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Septimo™ Multi-Tool
INTRODUCING THE SEPTIMO™ MULTI-TOOL Forged to serve as a lifeline. In honor of Veteran’s Day, CRKT is proud to launch the Septimo™ Multi-Tool, designed by veteran Jeremy Valdez. A tanto blade with a single Veff Serration™, Philips and … Continue reading
CEO Bamboo Back in Stock
CEO BAMBOO BACK IN STOCK Back by popular demand. This board-room ready knife has a supremely low profile, designed to resemble a pen tucked into a shirt pocket. The handle design is inspired by Richard Roger’s custom version … Continue reading
Columbia River Knife and Tool M40-03 a Kit Carson Design
The M40-03 is pure Kit Carson with a technology upgrade. The IKBS™ Ball Bearing Pivot System and Deadbolt® Locking Mechanism makes the M40-03 a gentleman’s EDC with industrial strength performance. Read my review…
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Tagged CRKT, Deadbolt, IKBS Ball Bearing Pivot System, Kit Carson, M40-03
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Sneak Preview: Columbia River Knife and Tool M40-03 a Kit Carson Design
Kit Carson, a Kentucky resident and retired Master Sergeant was a distinguished knife designer. Kit passed in 2014, but prior to making his final journey Kit devoted 44 years of his life to designing excellent blades. The M40-03 is a … Continue reading
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Tagged CRKT, FLIPPER, folder, M40-03
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XOLOTL A Michael Rodriguez Design by CRKT
Michael R. Rodriguez was one of only two Americans to ever graduate the Irish Army Ranger Wing Sniper Course; he was also an advisor to George W. Bush and has received numerous awards, but most relevant to this review … Continue reading
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Tagged CRKT, Michael Rodriguez, XOLOTL
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Introducing the Provoke Earth
SAME TOOL. ENTIRELY NEW LOOK. SHOP NOW
2019 Knife of the Year Award Winners Announced
Blade Magazine, the world’s number one knife magazine, has published the Blade 2019 Knife of the Year Awards and here they are: American-Made Knife of the Year®: Microtech Socom Elite Most Innovative American Design: Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight … Continue reading
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Tagged Apogee, Blade, Casstrom, Chris Reeve, CRKT, magazine, MICROTECH, Outdoor Edge, ProTech, Spyderco, We Knife Co.
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Upcoming Reviews
At Shot Show 2019, in Las Vegas, Streamlight introduced its newest addition to the company’s highly successful TLR line of weapon mounted lights. The new light designated TLR VIR II combines visible and IR illumination with an IR aiming laser … Continue reading
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Tagged CRKT, Onion Helical, SLACKER, Streamlight, TLR VIR II
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WORK SHARP OUTDOOR, KEN ONION AND MORE JOIN FORCES TO "SHARPEN" 2019 BLADE SHOW
ASHLAND, Oregon (June 5, 2019) — Work Sharp Outdoor, the industry-leading manufacturer of knife and tool sharpeners, will showcase their new products and offer three opportunities for showgoers to explore the importance of legacy, preparedness, and success during the 38th … Continue reading
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Tagged Blade Show, CRKT, Ken Onion, Work Sharp Outdoor
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CRKT and KEN ONION COLLABORATION the HELICAL and SLACKER POCKET FOLDERS
Both of these Ken Onion designed EDC pocket folders are sleek and very sexy but make no mistake the inspiration is unquestionably tactical. Ken Onion has no shortage of genius ideas resulting in innovations like the Field Strip feature of … Continue reading
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Tagged CRKT, HELICAL, Ken Onion, SLACKER
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CRKT Unveils its new Deadbolt Technology with new Seismic Folding Knives.
Tualatin, Oregon, U.S.A. When Brazilian designer Flavio Ikoma introduced his new, incredibly strong Deadbolt™ technology to the product developers at CRKT® their jaws dropped. The rest is history. This locking mechanism employs steel bolts that interlock with the blade when … Continue reading
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Tagged CRKT, Deadbolt, folders, Seismic
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With the release of the futuristic CRKT® Kinematic™ technology comes the game-changing Provoke™.
Designer Joe Caswell has always been regarded as somewhat of a mad scientist. When he introduced Kinematic™ technology to the CRKT® team, the title was eternalized. One gentle nudge on the upper crossbar activates this completely unique opening mechanism and … Continue reading
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Tagged CRKT, Kinematic, Provoke
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OUR LIST OF RECOMMENDED STOCKING STUFFERS FOR THE 2018 HOLIDAY SEASON
MANTIS TECH MANTIS X SHOOTING PERFORMANCE SYSTEM The Mantis Tech geeks, as they describe themselves, are some very sophisticated developers who also share a passion for the shooting sports. Mantis X is a sophisticated and ruthlessly accurate system that analyzes … Continue reading
Posted in Gift Giving
Tagged Christmas, Crimson Trace, CRKT, CTS-1000, Gift Giving, Holiday Shopping, Mantis X, Protac, Spyderco, stocking stuffers, Streamlight, TLR-7, TLR-8
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Work Sharp Gears Up for Annual Knife Day with Columbia River Knife and Tool
ASHLAND, Ore. (August 15, 2018) — At home, in the field, or wherever you carry a blade, you need it to be sharp. Help Work Sharp Outdoor — the leading manufacturer of knife and tool sharpeners — Columbia River Knife … Continue reading
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Tagged CRKT, Work Sharp
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CRKT’s Williams Tactical Pen
In 2018 Columbia River Knife and Tool (CRKT®) introduced a new version of its wildly successful John Williams tactical pen, but before presenting the salient points, let’s define what a tactical pen is. The tactical pen is a writing implement … Continue reading
Posted in Apparel, Knives and Tools
Tagged CRKT, Fisher, John Williams, pens, space pen, tactical
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Sneak Preview: CRKT’s SIWI™by Sergeant Major Darrin Sirois
Later this month I’ll introduce you to one of the best fixed blade designs, at any price point or country of origin, that I’ve had the opportunity to review, . Retired Sergeant Major Sirois’ SIWI design is part of CRKT’s … Continue reading
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Tagged CRKT, G10, Sirois, SIWI, Williams
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CRKT THE TECHNICIAN™ MULTI-TOOL a Glenn Klecker Design
Glenn and CRKT created a superb multi-tool that will serve the auto technician, or anyone needing a generously apportioned multi-tool, extremely well. It’s all there, including the typical CRKT quality. Check it out! Read my review…
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Tagged CRKT, Glenn Klecker, multi-tool, Technician
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Sneak Preview: CRKT’s TECHNICIAN MULTI-TOOL
There are a number of task specific multitools on the market, many of questionable quality; however, there are few high quality general purpose multi-tools with a technical orientation. Columbia River Knife and Tool introduced a Glenn Klecker designed multi-tool, the … Continue reading
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Tagged CRKT, Technician
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CRKT TECPATL – a Michael R. Rodriguez Creation
Michael R. Rodriguez has taken a timeless combat tool and enriched it with Aztec lore and symbols of his military life. In so doing, he’s produced a unique edged weapon worthy of a place in CRKT’s Forged By War™ … Continue reading
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Tagged CRKT, Forged By War, Rodriguez, TECPATL
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SNEAK PREVIEW: CRKT TECPATL
Michael R. Rodriguez of Fayetteville, North Carolina designed the Tecpatl™ as a part of the CRKT® Forged by War® program. His conviction: a good combat fighter relies on instinct; a great fighter understands the importance of an ergonomically flawless weapon. … Continue reading
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Tagged CRKT, TECPATL
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CRKT HOMEFRONT WITH FIELD STRIP TECHNOLOGY
CRKT and Ken Onion have created an impressive EDC pocket folder. Handle, blade profile, liner lock make the Homefront a top of the line design, but what makes it truly exceptional is Ken Onion’s patented Field Strip Technology. Gone is … Continue reading
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Tagged CRKT, Field Strip Technology, Homefront, Ken Onion
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SNEAK PREVIEW: CRKT HOMEFRONT WITH FIELD STRIP TECHNOLOGY
For 2017, CRKT introduced a line of pocket folders that are classic Ken Onion design, the HOMEFRONT. In addition to Ken’s typical balance between elegance and function, HOMEFRONT features something that is both new and unique, Field Strip Technology. If … Continue reading
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Tagged CRKT, field strip, Homefront, Ken Onion
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TEN HOLIDAY GIFTS THAT ARE SURE TO MAKE SOMEONE VERY HAPPY (6–10)
Some great stocking stuffers come from OTIS Technology a company that has earned a global reputation for excellence in weapon cleaning products. The OTIS Ripcords make cleaning your weapons at the range immediately after firing a snap. The company’s AR … Continue reading
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Tagged CRKT, CTC, LiNQ, OTIS, Streamlight
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TEN HOLIDAY GIFTS THAT ARE SURE TO MAKE SOMEONE VERY HAPPY (1–5)
Spyderco added a new interpretation to its highly successful Para Military 2. The new for 2016 Para Military 2 Dark Blue is the company’s latest addition to its Dark Blue line of CPM S110V knives. In this review, I … Continue reading
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Tagged CRKT, Kestrel, Spyderco, Streamlight
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COLUMBIA RIVER KNIFE AND TOOL TRENCHER – Tactical Entrenching Tool
Although the E-Tool’s key strength is its compactness, its function is limited to digging or a capable blunt object, should all else fail. Modern designs, like the CRKT Trencher, offer a number of features not found in the standard issue … Continue reading
SNEAK PREVIEW: CRKT TRENCHER
We’ve been digging around for something cool to review for our readers and found CRKT’s Trencher. How many times have you gone camping and found your self in need of a shovel, saw and ax? Well, look no further readers … Continue reading
Gear Review: CRKT CLEVER GIRL
We had the pleasure to review a new addition to CRKT’s Forged by War series marketed as Clever Girl. Its designer, Austin McGlaun, is a U.S. Army Iraq veteran with a flair for what I’ll call “intimidating” designs. Clever Girl … Continue reading
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Tagged Clever Girl, combat, CRKT, knife
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SNEAK PREVIEW CRKT’s CLEVER GIRL
We have another great review coming your way, which we’re shure will appeal to the edged weapon aficionado that is into ruthless efficiency. I won’t spoil the story for you but this is a design coming straight out of Fort … Continue reading
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Tagged Austin McGlaun, Clever Girl, CRKT
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SHOT SHOW 2016 WITH COLUMBIA RIVER KNIFE AND TOOL
CRKT has a number of new fixed blade designs that are part of their Forged By War™ program, the company has also launched a new line of Ruger knives. Also new for 2016 is the Birler Ax designed by the … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools, SHOT SHOW 2016
Tagged Birler, Clever Girl, CRKT, OC3, Ruger, Trencher
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OUR 2015 HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING IDEAS
Each year we go back through many of the items we’ve had the opportunity to review and select 10 that we feel would make exceptional gifts or stocking stuffers. The selection criteria is heavily influence by function, reliability, relevance and … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Holiday Shopping Suggestions, Holsters, Knives and Tools, Training
Tagged Alien Gear, Burris, Christmas, Crimson Trace, CRKT, laserlyte, Spyderco, Streamlight, Xmas
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Labor Day Weekend Kit Porn
Posted in FN, Knives and Tools, Load Bearing
Tagged CRKT, First Light, FNH, HSGI, MAGPUL
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Gear Review: CRKT ARGUS™ – a Matthew Lerch EDC
Matthew Lerch’s signature is his combination of innovative mechanisms with relatively elaborate carvings; his knives combine art with function. The ARGUS dispenses with the elaborate but retains the elegant… Read My Review
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Tagged ARGUS, CRKT, EDC, folding knife, Matthew Lerch
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Sneak Preview CRKT ARGUS Folder
Prolific designer Matthew Lerch and Columbia River Knife and Tool team up to create an assisted open EDC folder with a gorgeous blade profile. We’ll tell you all about ARGUS in our upcoming review. Coming soon…
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Tagged ARGUS, CRKT, EDC, Matthew Lerch
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CRKT Yukanto A James Williams Design With A Point
If you favor knife designs heavily influenced by Samurai feudal art form, James Williams and Columbia River Knife and Tool are for you. James Williams’ collaborations with CRKT have resulted in some fabulously successful offerings that include the Sakimori, Hissatsu, … Continue reading
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Tagged CRKT, Hissatsu, James Williams, Japanese, Samurai, Tanto, Yukanto
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Sneak Preview: Columbia River Knife and Tool James Williams Design YUKANTO
In May, I’ll have a review of an awesome close quarters combat tool, the CRKT James Williams Design YUKANTO. This edged tool has a deeply traditional history that retains the close quarter effectiveness of its lineage. The YUKANTO is typical Williams … Continue reading
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Tagged CRKT, John Williams, Yukanto
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Gear Review: Columbia River Knife and Tool’s NO BOTHER
CRKT’s NO BOTHER tactical fixed blade knife is a Ryan M Johnson design inspired by Ryan’s daughter. When she came up with the design, she described it to her father as something you could use if someone is bothering … Continue reading
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Tagged CRKT, knife, NO BOTHER, RMJ Tactical
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Our Recommended Stocking Stuffers For Your 2013 Holiday Season.
We’d like to kickoff your Cyber Monday shopping with our recommendation for some great stocking stuffers. Our selection process remains the same as in prior years; form, function, quality and customer service. We hope you enjoy them and we wish … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday Shopping Suggestions
Tagged Bushnell, CamelBak, CRKT, Holiday, laserlyte, LuminAid, Parabellum, Petzl, Revision, Stocking, Streamlight
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Kangee T-HAWK RMJ’s Collaboration With Columbia River Knife and Tool.
Ryan M. Johnson, founder of RMJ Tactical, is known worldwide for his Tactical Tomahawk’s. Late in 2012, Ryan collaborated with Columbia River Knife and Tool to bring outdoor enthusiasts and servicemen and women the Kangee T-Hawk. CRKT’s Kangee T-Hawk … Continue reading
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