CRKT Minimalist Drop Point
Alan Folts Design
G10 handle scales
under 50 grams
The backup plan
Neck knives are more popular than ever. No wonder - after all, these little companions are not only incredibly useful but also easy to carry. Whether on a belt, in the pocket of your pants or - very classically - with a cord around the neck, its of course a matter of personal taste.
CRKT are now launching a somewhat unusual neck knife with the minimalist Drop Point designed by Alan Folts. Despite its small size, the Minimalist Drop Point can be used very versatile due to its classic blade shape. The 2.6mm blade is quite robust and can be easily sharpened thanks to the 5Cr15MoV steel.
The handle, on the other hand, has been shaped to create three generous grooves in which the fingers can immediately find their place. The black G10 handle scales nestles well into the hand and allows the Minimalist Cleaver to be handles with ease. The hand-adjusted GRP sheath can be worn around the neck with a cord or attached vertically to the belt with a clip.
If you are looking for an inexpensive but absolutely efficient mini fixed blade, you should definitely take a look at the Minimalist Drop Point.
CRKT - Pilar
A small EDC wonderSometimes it doesn't take much to make a really good knife.With the Pilar, CRKT have created a design by Danish knife guru Jesper Voxnaes, which is really fistful behind the ears. Voxnaes is considered - quite rightly - one of the most important knifemakers in Europe and his designs for companies like CRKT, Viper or Spyderco have caused quite a stir in the past.
If you are looking for a good, compact and above all inexpensive knife for everyday use, the Pilar could be just the thing for you.
The matte stainless steel handle fits comfortably in the hand and - thanks to the finger recess placed at the base of the blade - allows for pleasant and precise handling of the knife. At the same time, the finger guard also serves as a so-called "Flipper Tap", with which the Pilar can be opened with one hand. The frame lock closes securely and can be easily unlocked again with one hand.
The slightly modified Sheepfoot blade was provided with a hollow grind, which ensures that the Pilar cuts really well despite its robust blade thickness of 3.6mm.
When it comes to the choice of material, CRKT have opted for the tried and tested 8Cr13MoV steel, which ensures a very high resistance to rust and can be re-sharpened with simple means.
The best thing about the CRKT Pilar, in our opinion, is the price. What you get here for little money is really incredible. The great design by Jesper Voxnaes, the one-sided convertible pocket clip and the good build quality make the Pilar a real "bang for the buck".
CRKT Minimalist Bowie
Alan Folts Design
Micarta handle scales
under 50 grams
The backup plan
The winning streak of Alan Folts' minimalist continues after the extremely successful launch of the first model. The classic curved bowie shape is suitable for smaller tasks around camp and hunting. Of course, the versatility of this traditional blade shape also makes it easy to carry in the urban everyday life. Hardly any other knife offers this maximum of ergonomics with such compact dimensions and such low weight. The included Zytel sheath with paracord necklace is adjusted to the knife by hand. Version with Bowie blade.
