Portland-area based Columbia River Knife and Tool (CRKT) is known for quality knives at reasonable prices. At last week’s Blade Show in Atlanta, they revealed a suite of new blades and a rugged everyday carry tool.
The smooth lines of Ken Onion’s Outrage invites a solid grip to put the blade to work. The modified drop point blade is quickly deployed through its ball bearing pivot system. To cut the weight, the handle is tooled out of aluminum, giving it a clean mechanical look.
- Length: 3.2″ / 4.7″ / 7.9″ (blade/closed/open)
- Weight: 4.5 oz
- Price: $70
- Blade Material: 8Cr13MoV
- Available in September
The M16 is CRKT’s tribute to Kit Carson, a long time friend of CRKT and knife designer who passed away in fall of 2014. Imbued with the essence of tactical, its tanto blade is equipped to subdue your daily chores.
- Length: 3.1″ / 4.3″ / 7.9″ (blade/closed/open)
- Weight: 3.2 oz
- Price: $90-100
- Blade Material: AUS8
- Available in August
The Torreya is CRKT’s latest take on the classic hunting knife. When asked about his inspiration, Steve Jennings, the knife’s designer, shares “I was looking to create a seriously large knife that could fold into a relatively small package during hunts when space is minimal…”. Here’s to big things that come in small packages.
- Length: 3.6″ / 4.8″ / 9.2″ (blade/closed/open)
- Weight: 5.1 oz
- Price: $70
- Blade Material: 7Cr17MoV
- Available in July
And for those of you looking for a handsome keyring multitool, perhaps the Viva can get you out of a bind. The stonewashed tool has an integrated flat screwdriver, 5-set multi-wrench, pry bar and bottle opener — to help celebrate a job well done.
- Length: 4″
- Weight: 1.1 oz
- Price: $10
- Material: 3cr13
- Available in September
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Sting 3b is a stout, full tang boot knife that even Bilbo Baggins would approve of. The G10 handle is scaled for a secure grip and the braided fob can be unravelled to get you out of the grimmest situation when wallowing in the depths of the Misty Mountains. - Length: 3.4″ / 7.2″ (blade/overall)
- Weight: 1.8 oz
- Price: $60
- Blade Material: 8Cr13moV
- Available now
Sting 3b is a stout, full tang boot knife that even Bilbo Baggins would approve of. The G10 handle is scaled for a secure grip and the braided fob can be unravelled to get you out of the grimmest situation when wallowing in the depths of the Misty Mountains.
