‘What have I gotten myself into?’ was my immediate reaction when I brandished the CRKT Clever Girl Kukri for the first time.
As I waved it around my kitchen, I pondered the life choices that had brought not just one, but two of these blades into my possession. A week earlier, after looking over the specs on CRKT’s website, I reached out to see if they’d be interested in a review.
Then, due to a FedEx error, I received a second copy of the same knife. So, there I stood, dual-wielding behind my counter, dreaming up ways to put this pair of blades to the test.
Two weeks and a few sessions’ worth of abuse later, I think I finally understand these strange and interesting tools.

CRKT Clever Girl Kukri Review
The Elephant in the Room
First, let’s talk about the T-word — “tactical” — which I kind of have a problem with it. More often than not, it’s marketing jargon aimed at buyers who see knives as weapons rather than practical, real-world tools. This irks me because when I’m headed out to the woods or yard, I’m looking to work, not play soldier.
But this blade gets a bit of a pass. Why? Because the designer, Austin McGlaun, actually served in the military. According to CRKT’s website, McGlaun was “inspired to find new ways to tackle laborious camp chores” while stationed at Fort Polk.
It’s part of the company’s Forged by War program, of which I’ve previously reviewed the excellent CRKT Siwi.
The Blade

Carry and Ergonomics

Testing the CRKT Clever Girl Kukri
