Excellent ergonomics due to finger choil
Knife Record
CRKT
CRKT Pilar
Compact and rugged folding pocket knife with a sheepsfoot "cleaver" style blade designed by Jesper Voxnaes featuring a frame lock, thumb slot opening, and stainless steel handle.
Last updated
Weight119 g (4.20 oz)
PriceUS$58
Blade steel8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Lock typeFrame lock
Technical Specs
Specifications
CategoryFolding Knife
Blade length61 mm (2.40 in)
Overall length150 mm (5.91 in)
Closed length89 mm (3.50 in)
Blade thickness3.7 mm (0.15 in)
Handle materialStainless steel
FinishSatin finish (standard model), stonewash (Pilar Large)
Opening methodThumb slot / Vox hole flipper
Clip typeReversible pocket clip (tip-up or tip-down, right-hand)
Carry Profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUtility TasksUrban EDCWorkhorse Cutter
Limitations
Not best for
Lightweight CarryLeft-hand Carry
Field Signals
Common praise
Robust frame lock strength
Easy to sharpen blade steel
Classic minimalist design
Solid and sturdy feel despite compact size
Watchlist
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for its size at 4.2 ounces (119 g)
8Cr13MoV is a budget steel requiring frequent sharpening
Pocket clip is not left-hand friendly
Teflon washers can be tricky to tune
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