As always, David, we appreciate your attention to detail and thorough review. Cheers to 2022!

I almost choked on my drink 😳 Did I hear, $140 for an assisted blade, in D2?? 140 dollars? In real money?? I would NEVER

That ceo compact is 🔥

I reckon CRKT has nailed it this year. The benefits of partnering with credentialed designers and using affordable materials in creative ways is a winning formula.

@JustinL13

2 жыл бұрын

Agree. I’m much more interested in this lineup than Kershaw’s

I'm a female and US Army veteran and am reading a lot of comments about guys not liking all the assisted folding knives offered by CRKT. Guess what, not everyone has big beefy and/or long fingers to flip folding blades open as easily as David does. I appreciate the 6 assisted folders of the 100 plus fixed and folding knives I own. Many knives that David flips out so easily in his numerous videos without the assist mechanism often don't flip out so readily for me, including knives I own from CRKT, Kizer, Civivi and many other brands. There are plenty of knives without the assisted opening mechanism to chose from and to pretend everyone is the same just is a bit arrogant.

I really like some of these designs. The Curfew is beautiful. I just wish they would offer more knives WITHOUT assisted opening. Some upgraded steel would be great too

@blueeyeswhitedragon9839

2 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Shackelford :- Ditto ! No real innovation.

@57HEMIviken

2 жыл бұрын

After years of people screaming at kershaw for hating assisted knives crkt now thinks its a good idea to start cramming it down out throats???

@o0FranklySpeaking0o

2 жыл бұрын

Agree, Kershaw is the same shit too. We cannot import a.o knives so its frustrating. No wonder the P.R.C are owning, flippers and bearings NO A.O

Great update DCA on CRKT’s latest offerings. I’ve got a lot of respect for their brand and own about a half dozen of their knives. They bring brilliant designers into their fold and produce affordable versions for us working stiffs.

This guy could keep his serious and sell just about anything from pens even up to knifes. Amazing ;-)

@AR-vf7vg

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericpitre4031 I'm genuinely (! intellectual and emotional honesty) curious and interested (and open) to understand fully what to read if there where no typing errors and fiewer contractions in the writing (I'm not English natif nor in anglo-saxon environment). Ok to you to rewrite it please and a bit more at lengths (and I like your drive). Thanks ( I DO actually find him Allright and like him. And I have liked to learn from his videos and attitude when I looked out for a knife or two. It was kind ment (unfair perhaps?) 'complicit self-irony" about the (our) knife fetishism the industry (blind consumer society) still seem to "need". I feel like knifes are produced solely for collectors that dont want to acknowledge it ). I thought my " ;-) " had conveyed that. I get from your response that I was unfair. I think You're right.)

I like CRKT. I just wish they used better materials. It would bump up the prices but, I am sure the knife community would pay it if they came out with a more premium line up alongside of their more budget friendly knives.

@twatmunro

2 жыл бұрын

I like some of the designs but they're almost always made in China from terrible materials. So, I don't own any and I'm unlikely to ever do so. When they have brought out knives in quality materials they tend to be outlandishly expensive. "It's like a plastic Sebenza!" The man definitely earns his money, doesn't he?

@etherealicer

2 жыл бұрын

Second that. Sadly, they only make very limited runs in better materials, so sad I missed out on that beautiful LE Bona Fide.

@maxrez74

2 жыл бұрын

There’s just something about their grinds and blade finishes that make them look undesirable to me. they do seem to have good designs tho but the blades put me off

@ZiGGi03

2 жыл бұрын

This is my gripe too . If they used better materials I’d happily pay in fact it’s what I want from them

@blueeyeswhitedragon9839

2 жыл бұрын

@@twatmunro :- Funny you should say that. One of the absolute first knives designed by CRKT was a plastic Sebenza. In the end, Chris Reeve pulled the plug on using his trademark...the plastic lockbar (with a steel insert) just would not repeatedly lock up. The project was scrubbed...

The venandi is such an impressive looking slip joint knife from such an unexpected maker like crkt. That kind of walk and talk is talked about endlessly in the old guy knife community. I cant believe it, but i absolutely have to have it.

Cool stuff and a great presentation as always!

CRKT really stepping it up. Time to start adding some mid grade/premium materials!

@PatTheRiot

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Powedered blade and I would easily go 100+.

The CEO is an absolute must own. I love this style of knife. It's so compact, sleek and the flipping action is awesome. I have the black handle/black blade version and it goes with me everywhere, it's such a discreet and useful knife. The Seis looks really cool too. Thanks as always for these great review videos.

I love a lot of CRKT's designs but wish they would have more options with some mid level or Premium Blade steels, I know they would have to cost more but I'd be willing to pay that.

@lordgarion514

2 жыл бұрын

Their S.P.E.W. is my favorite small fixed blade, but if I look at it too hard, it gets dull. I'd pay $40, double the Amazon price, for even D2.

@nathantylersturgill

2 жыл бұрын

@@lordgarion514 Right? D2 is a great upper end budget steel, not stainless sure, but still pretty good, and they really don't even have a ton of knives that use it.

@marsarmory6236

2 жыл бұрын

14c28n or nitro v on the smaller knives would be nice.

@mylesharvey6488

2 жыл бұрын

AUS8 and Sandvic are great. D2 is not bad at all. Super steels are not worth it at all.

@lordgarion514

2 жыл бұрын

@@nathantylersturgill But they are introducing more knives with D2 over time. I assume the cost of D2 has decreased. I'd also guess that they agree to buy a certain amount of each steel from the supplier, to get a better deal. And it's probably a right decent amount of steel they agree to buy. So using it up can take awhile. So probably as they finish up with steel, they can adjust how much of each type they get.

Thanks from S. Korea.Quite helpful.

DCA, Happy New Year. I enjoy the escape that your videos provide. I would enjoy seeing you showcase the hatchets/axes and parang/machetes offered by KC. Keep up the great work and keep'em sharp.

3:47 Pocket clip screws and back spacer look like a happy face. That’s all I can see now.

Nomenclature… you are a bad man! Every English teacher is so proud right now.

Have always liked these... In fact have some from their 1st year of production!

Love the M16-04SS, looks to be the strongest knife in the series, and comes with frame lock. I tend to stay away from the liner lock when one gave way during rough use. I ordered one during the program. For years CRKT was my go-to brand until the designs got a bit "unusual". Very pleasd to see some of the new designs and the company back on track. Great presentation as always.

That slipjoint looks good

THANK YOU

just got my first minimalist, i cant wait to get my hands on the katana version!

I love the way they look 😍😍

Love the mid squid and that last fixed blade

Very appealing pocket knives. Wish I could have all of them. Also love the small kukri for my plate carrier. Iam digging the show and cool products.

Thanks. Switched to Gerber Suspension multi tool here at high mountain desert plateau hideout NM.

Absolutely love the minimalist line.

I'm digging the Ramadi, M16 updates, and the mini CEO for office carry.

would love to see a ceo front flipper just a little slickerer

Definitely getting one of the new big boy m16s with the new locking system... I had one of the first run big dogs with the lawks system. I took it to a place where they sharpened mainly scissors for beauty parlors in Columbus Ohio. It came back to me razor sharp with a mirror edge. Unfortunately when I was traveling doing construction for Lowe's home improvement , the Bexley west Virginia Sheriffs department Stold it from me saying it was illegal😄 I called back the next morning from a hotel phone and this evil cop woman said there was no record of it being confiscated😄 When I told her the pig in general kept playing with it she got angry with me and I hung up and immediately evacuated my hotel room and went to the next job in Brooklyn. Nothing like good old po dunk police😄 Yea...he straight stole it from me. True story.

@ronfox5519

2 жыл бұрын

Thats a bummer to hear. The cops in my area have been easier to deal with lately. Like they are trying to stay on everybodies good side

Great presentation and thumbs up to Thomas as well.

I watch a lot of knife stuff yours always seems chill and relaxing keep up the good work and add some cold steel 🙂

Some nice work there, the CEO Compact is gorgeous. Shame assisted knives are illegal in UK, I'd love a couple of those in my collection. Thomas, you are the man - "CHEESE KNIFE!"!!! LMAO 😂😂😂

Have fun in Vegas guys.!

Verry cool Knives

Loving these M16 variants 👍

The squid is 🔥🔥

Looks like some good offerings

Cool,knifes

I love how that Facet looks. Would love it in a non assisted version

Well done CRKT, I like the new products, they are un actual upgrade from the previous ones in my opinion. I appreciate that. I'm interested on the new M16 and the Inazuma no ken. But please, please, make a non assisted version!.

That slip joint ought to be a helluva curter

The CRKT - Largo is badass! Get one and you’ll see. I also love the SDN that’s a great design.

Getting that CEO in the mail today. This one makes it my 7th CEO and a necklace

You sold me on at least 4 maybe 5 new blades in 2022.

I like that Facet, in d2 also!

I have the orange provoke but that CRKT BLUE has my wallet shivering.

I cant wait to get my hands on the seis. And a couple others would be great too if they weren't assisted.. I know crkt targets the entry level crowd but I'd have a much bigger collection of their stuff if they'd stick to that 12c27 and lose the assisted mechanism.

I have the original Otanashi-no-ken, love that knife. I think the izanuma is calling my name.

Loving the M16

And now I need to see if you have the big Minimimalist in stock. The Folts has designed many of my favorite "little big knives" and this one is beautiful.

Very nice developments, and for this time of pandemics the price marks are pretty good as well.

As always, DCA killing it! Love this guy, even though he costs me a lot of money 😂

A CRKT é um show maravilhoso

Curious that the onion model has quite some similar character to the Fox FX 515 Terzuola model. I like the M16 lock upgrade. Price a bit hefty. Stainless option is great and spot on!

I've not owned 1 of the higher end M16s but always thought if they'd get the detent right and then of course no assist that would be a great knife. The one I have is 7 years or more old at a guess with no assist but detent sux. Still a great style

nice

They need to make the Lanny in a non assisted model. I believe these knives would sell better without assist or atleast give the option.

I like watching these videos with my friends. Whenever DCA says "I have slightly larger than average hands" Everybody drinks🍸

The Facet is going to be a great upgrade from my $12 Kershaw Hotwire. I LOVE my Hotwire. It's still razor sharp after a year of being used in Vermont subzero temps, spring, summer and back to -40°. I carve walking staffs & make shavings as fire starter for my bug out camp. I accidentally found it at a big box store for $12. I love it but really wanted a better version even though it's performing exceptionally well despite the abuses. Great video. Loving all these new knives. That Fawkes is sweet.

@tomgreen1721

2 жыл бұрын

I have 2 hotwire as well, for 12 dollars cant be beat but I can a bit difficult to sharpen

@WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK

2 жыл бұрын

@@tomgreen1721 I haven't tried to sharpen mine, yet. I use the strop regularly and it seems to keep it sharp. Not Mora sharp but sharp enough.

Absolutely thrilled to see another budget collaboration with Liong Mah…still leaves a lot to be desired in terms of materials, but CRKT needs to come up with a new game plan to stay competitive in the current market. I hate to see them put themselves out of business because they aren’t keeping up.

@theknifeconnection9571

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. And it's very possible. I love liong mah. If they made the Lanny non assisted with better steel. I would buy 10

@lordgarion514

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, they're not going to do that. Their materials aren't an accident, or lack of innovation. They're specifically targeting people who can't afford expensive knives. And there's a LOT of them in this country alone. Someone who loves knives but doesn't make much, can for example, buy one great knife a year, or 4-5 pretty good knives. This is America, the majority will choose the 4-5. Walmart most definitely didn't become obsolete selling cheaper quality items......

@spydercoslacker7466

2 жыл бұрын

@@lordgarion514 You’re right that they probably won’t change, and that it’s because they’ll continue making money. However, it’s probably not because of low income or that people will buy quantity over quality. It’s mainly about education and knowledge about the manufacturing costs of knives. In this video we were shown multiple knives with 8cr or 4116 steel over $50, which is outrageous compared to other competitive companies such as QSP or Civivi. If more people were exposed to these competitive companies, easily done if Walmart started selling their knives, then CRKT would be forced to change or face bankruptcy.

@lordgarion514

2 жыл бұрын

@@spydercoslacker7466 Not really, sure those $50 knives from the more expensive companies indeed have better steel. But the metal isn't the only thing that costs money. Most of those better steel $50 knives have smaller blades, so less steel. It's also common for those cheaper knives from the more expensive companies to have simpler designs overall. In other words, they're not comparable. Not everyone wants mostly small knives with plainer designs. Also, there's over 37 million Americans living below the poverty line. There's more than that that aren't below the line, but still struggle with bills. And better steel is only better up to a point for most people. If you buy the most expensive steel, but don't push it more than what a steel a quarter of the cost should deal with, you've wasted money. Very few people who buy a Spyderco would actually break the blade on one of these CRKT blades in their normal use. So the CRKT steel is in fact "tough" enough for them. So it comes down to having to sharpen the CRKT knives a little more often.

@tima7662

2 жыл бұрын

Take a look at some of the CRKT's from just 2-3 years ago. They are stepping up their game quite a bit. The thing I really like about CRKT is that they use top designers to get budget versions into everyone's hands. Their designs are much better than Kershaw and Gerber. It looks like the QC is getting better as well. Everyone complains about 8Cr and D2(5 years ago, this stuff was considered high end or higher end). Thing is, these steels allow you to learn how to sharpen and strop your knives. Higher end steels are harder to sharper and I ,personally, would learn how to sharpen before messing up the secondary bevel/sharpening angle or learning which grit the steels sharpen with the best. Budget steels do just fine on what most people use them for anyway. CRKT's doing well, they're using better materials and their QC is improving. Yes, companies like Civivi, Kizer, QSP, Kubey, Petrified Fish, etc are using better steels and materials. They all make great knives. Just look at all of the choices you get. It's a great time to be a knife collector. CRKT is getting budget versions of top, well know designers in your hands. You will pay more for these designs because CRKT pays residuals to these designers and they demand and get more for their designs. Believe me when I say that if you use a CRKT knife daily and for normal every day use, they work. You, also, will not freak out or stress out if you drop one. Dropping a CRK, Hinderer, or any high end, super steel knife and scratching it or breaking off the tip will make you want to cry! CRKT make great beater knives. Use them like the cutting tool they are and learn how to sharpen. If you know how to sharpen, you had to learn somewhere and budget steels work great at learning.

Really digging that Ramadi knife. Do you think it will hold up to batoning or bushcraft/camping duties?

I love the Provoke design and have their first gen CRKT release. But I've been holding off getting the synthetic version because I wish they would release the COMPACT SYNTHETIC Provoke. PLEASE release one!

That SDN sure would make a great spear fishing hook for survival and or bushcraft skills. After you landed a good size fish with that you could also clean, carve, and cook it along with the veggies to go with it.

That Ramadi looks pretty good. I'd like a lightweight fixed blade that can hang inverted from my chest, and that might fit.

Fawkes, as in Guy. I really like the Facet and the stainless steel M16.

Hey DCA, I notice your "New CRKT Products" page link has a fixed blade called the CRKT 2927 James Williams HZ6 Fixed Blade Knife, but you didn't include it in this video. It looks beautiful, I am disappointed it wasn't included in the vid. Do you not have it in stock yet? If so, please include it as soon as you can to show it off. It looks awesome.

I agree with you, tail mounted deep carry pocket clip can't be in enough blades! Except, you see, I wish it wasn't on the CEO knives, as I would prefer the original tip down orientation for that style of knife. If you're wearing them in your chest front pocket "executive style" like you would a pen, with the tip down orientation it comes out of the pocket ready for an index flip (or thumb stud operation). With tip up as it is now, it just is just not as smooth imo (either you pull it out very unlike a pen, not good iimo; or you pull, flip orientation, flip open, less cool imo).

I have dexterity problems in my hands so I appreciate assisted opening. Otherwise I need to carry fixed blade.

Any way you could point us to a version of the CEO flipper with S45VN blade steel and titanium handle? Though one with Magnacut would be pretty awesome. The Samior GP035 seems nice, but there's no overtravel stop or steel lock bar insert, hard as hell to sharpen too.

Preee 2022 Shot show bayyy bee 🐝. Hats of to CRKT aswell as the all the designers. Once I get back on my feet I will own 99% of these. That 1% is if they are sold out. Told the wife too. She said have at it. She likes a few her self aswell. Ladies gentlemen we are making headway. Much respect to all. Buy what you like and like what you buy. Have a good day to all. Thanks KnifeCenter. Thanks DcA and mr. Thomas.

Please do a minimalist exclusive in red linen and 12c27

Delineation looks like a great little knife, Wish there were some more interesting scale color choices.

CRKT take my money!

Holy shit I’ve never seen an assisted that could close like that! Ok that’s pretty cool. Don’t know that I’d opt for assisted if they could get a strong enough detent for a manual flipper with the deadbolt, but that’s still really cool.

CRKT seems maybe the honest company for 2022 , for what i saw till now . Nice prices , great designs , improvements , VFM products.

Does the Squid XM have a similar closing experience to the Facet shown in this video?

I think I like the seis better than the CEO just my opinion. Both knives look great

I just literally yelled YES when I saw this video drop! I just tried to search for the new CRKTs for 2022 yesterday & found a video from last summer. Looking forward to DCA showing these knives. The mini CEO, Fawkes, Delineation & Mahawk are friggin awesome. Love the new Wharncliffe/Sheepsfoot blades.🔥🤩🤩

I really love the CRKT knives, but I've been waiting on my Provoke First Responder for 5 or 6 weeks now, really frustrating how long it's been on backorder.

@The4cp

2 жыл бұрын

Don't blame CRKT . Blame the shipping industry.

Hi DCA, I was wondering if you could recommend some of the best fit and finish knives in some price brackets. The "Sebenza" so-to-speak for each price bracket under 50, 75, or 100 dollars or whatever you think appropriate.

Just pick up the Ramadi and that knife is awesome in hand just wish we in canada could pay us price

If I had to guess, and I do, SDN is probably something like "Self Defense Necker".

I'm curious about the dead bolt lock by CRKT. With the reviews I've read people have said the lock is either really gritty or there is some vertical blade play. I would like to get the Inazuma no Ken but I am concerned. There's no HRC rating on CRKT's D2. I want to know what exactly I am getting performance wise.

What a good batch of nice looking knives from CRKT... I've always wished they would pump the brakes on the assist open though.

A sabre grind is any grind that starts some percentage down the blade leaving some flats at full width correct? Hollow or flat also?

I'm really hoping to find my minimalist, someone in my house it must be but been lost awhile. Thing is so comfortable in hand and while worn, seriously lies flush with your chest, doesn't print, I'd go to bed and forget it was still worn. The big boy katana one looks nifty. If I can convince myself that I "need it" I'll surely be shopping. Local Dicks sporting goods has been out of stock with the m16 since 2020, they really don't give a crap anymore when it comes to that corner department. They stopped selling guns in most their stores as a PR move, now no one is back their to ring you up. I wonder if it is a blue state conundrum.

DCA, you can scout carry the minimalist.

Say what you will about crkt knives….I like them and as a lefty…appreciate the fact that they have reversible pocket clips. I will be buying a few of these.

Facet is the best new model for me, I think new EDC hit! :) it is Osborn 940 with CRKT DNI :)

I have a question, I really like that “inazuma no ken” sweeping, almost Japanese style tanto blade on a folder. Are there any others with a comparable blade shape (that aren’t super narrow like a kwaiken), maybe even more premium versions?

@TrustNoOne88

2 жыл бұрын

You should check out the premium Williams blade design knives. They make a more premium version of that and it’s wonderful! Perfect defensive shape.

@Ericstraordinary

2 жыл бұрын

Have a look at some of the folders made by Mcusta. They usually are a little more of a drop-point shape, rather than a trailing-point.

That ripsnort is practically already in my pocket 👖💵.......😎.

Last 5+ years people spent screaming at kershaw for hating assisted knives Crkt we should make all our knives assisted!

Since you mentioned the new minimalist being a good cardboard cutter, could you guys make a new video on the topic but with fixed blades?

@ScottSmith-lx5xb

2 жыл бұрын

What's the point of cutting up a bunch of cardboard. It's going to cut boxes up no problem and when it gets dull run it over a diamond knife sharpening stick. I don't waste time cutting up boxes to dull my blade. It gets a little dull from daily cutting tasks

Would the CEO compact be available in the UK? Due to the flipper tab?

A few hits & misses here (all subject to personal choice). Just glad to see CRKT continuing moving away from 8Cr (and similar) series steels!! Their overall quality also seems to be improving which is excellent. Thanks for the vid.

Hey DCA, really interested in getting a knife with a top flipper but they're hard to search for. Is there any you recommend? Thanks

the CEO is a bit too similar to the Boker kwaiken.

Can someone tell me how the height of the blade on the squid xm compares to the original squid.