CRKT 2023 Catalog

Believers in blade

As knife people, we’re no strangers to change. Where others prefer to rest easy, we’re driven to do more. When faced with a new challenge, we build the tool to tackle it.

What you see here is our vision for the future—new products, new capabilities, new boundaries pushed.

But one thing will never change. We make tools that empower the knife person in everyone. To excite your passion, support your adventure, or simply get the job done. Whether you’re looking for your first knife or hunting the next grail to add to your collection, we’ve got your back.

This is CRKT.

Ready for everything

Squid™ II

Liner Lock

Refined, reinforced, and ready for anything. This CRKT exclusive is an Italian-made version of designer Lucas Burnley’s popular Squid ™ folding knife. Among its several upgrades is Böhler M390 blade steel for supreme edge retention and wear resistance.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Length: 2.68” (68.15 mm)

Blade Steel: Böhler M390

Overall Length: 6.97” (177.01 mm)

Closed Length: 4.25” (107.98 mm)

Weight: 4.90 oz. (138.91 g)

Handle: G10

Pivot Type: IKBS ™ Ball Bearing Pivot

Style: Folding Knife w/Liner Lock

Country of Origin: Italy

$185

Designed by Lucas Burnley in Bend, Oregon

The words “Put in the Hours” are posted on the wall of Lucas Burnley’s workshop. More than a phrase, it’s the force that has propelled his life forward. Since making his first knife at 17, every moment of Lucas’ story is a reminder that if you’re passionate about something, you’ll never regret the effort required to make it happen.

Lucas’s work honors the history of the knifemaking craft; his processes pay tribute to his predecessors. He takes a methodical, quality-over-quantity approach that has led to the creation of immensely popular products in the Squid ™ and Tuna ™ lines.

Read more of Lucas’ story on the CRKT blog 

I don’t necessarily want to be super prolific. But I want my designs to be iconic.

~ Lucas Burnley

Definitive

Crossbar Lock $215

The definitive everyday carry. Made in the USA by Hogue Knives, this folding knife from designer M.J. Lerch is one of the first CRKT knives to incorporate a Crossbar Lock. Fast, smooth, and fully ambidextrous, the Crossbar Lock is easy to operate and very fidget friendly. But it’s not the only standout feature of this premium pocket knife.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Length: 3.70” (93.98 mm)

Blade Steel: 154CM

Overall Length: 8.63” (219.08 mm)

Closed Length: 4.91” (124.82 mm)

Weight: 3.00 oz. (85.05 g)

Handle: G10

Pivot: Phosphorous Bronze Washer

Style: Folding Knife w/Crossbar Lock

Country of Origin: USA

Designed by M.J. Lerch in Sussex, Wisconsin

LCBK

Crossbar Lock

Raising the bar for everyday performance. The LCBK, or Lightweight Crossbar Knife, is a high-end everyday carry distilled down to the essentials. No gimmicks, no games—just quality materials and craftsmanship that give you everything you need and nothing you don’t. Made in the USA by Hogue Knives, and one of the first CRKT knives to feature a Crossbar Lock, it’s fast, sturdy, and fully ambidextrous.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Length: 3.48” (88.47 mm)

Blade Steel: 154CM

Overall Length: 8.00” (203.20 mm)

Closed Length: 4.50” (114.30 mm)

Weight: 2.80 oz. (79.38 g)

Handle: G10

Pivot: Phosphorous Bronze Washer

Style: Folding Knife w/Crossbar Lock

Country of Origin: USA

$215

Designed by Matthew Lerch in Sussex, Wisconsin

Pocket protector

$175

Provoke®

Kinematic ® opening comes to an everyday carry. Designer Joe Caswell took his revolutionary opening mechanism from the Provoke ® karambit and applied it to this lightweight, pocket-friendly EDC.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Length: 2.56” (64.95 mm)

Blade Steel: D2

Overall Length: 7.25” (184.15 mm)

Closed Length: 4.66” (118.41 mm)

Weight: 3.60 oz. (102.06 g)

Handle: Aluminum

Style: Folding Knife w/Kinematic ®

Designed by Joe Caswell in Newbury Park, California

Spend five minutes with CRKT knife designer Joe Caswell and you’ll learn to see the world differently. “What’s more impressive?” he asks rhetorically. “A chess master, or someone who can beat anyone at tic-tactoe?”

In whatever he does, Joe is always striving for perfection. And in knives, he’s made a name for himself solving problems that others don’t see. His Kinematic ® opening system redefined the folding karambit, making it faster and safer to deploy.

Read more of Joe’s story on the CRKT blog. 

I don’t have any interest in making something that’s already been done.

~ Joe Caswell

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Facet™ Rivet

Minimalism with a hint of extravagance. This limited edition of Ken Onion’s classic and understated Facet ™ folder features a laser-engraved rivet pattern on the titanium handle, Böhler M390 blade steel, and Italian craftsmanship.

SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Length: 3.50” (88.87 mm)

Blade Steel: Böhler M390

Overall Length: 7.75” (196.85 mm)

Closed Length: 4.32” (109.75 mm)

Weight: 3.00 oz. (85.05 g)

Handle: Titanium

Pivot: IKBS ™ Ball Bearing

Style: Folding Knife w/Liner Lock

Country of Origin: Italy

Designed by Ken Onion in Kaneohe, Hawaii

Facet™

Viral $275

The most interesting piece of your pandemic survival kit. Another limited edition of Ken Onion’s Facet ™ , this knife features a laserengraved viral fractal pattern on the titanium handle and a brain design on the pivot. Like the Facet ™ Rivet, it is made in Italy with Böhler M390 blade steel.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Length: 3.50” (88.87 mm)

Blade Steel: Böhler M390

Overall Length: 7.75” (196.85 mm)

Closed Length: 4.32” (109.75 mm)

Weight: 3.00 oz. (85.05 g)

Handle: Titanium

Pivot: IKBS ™ Ball Bearing

Style: Folding Knife w/Liner Lock

Country of Origin: Italy

Designed by Ken Onion in Kaneohe, Hawaii

Overland™

Compact

The small knife that’s ready for big adventures. T.J. Schwarz developed the perfect camping knife with the original Overland ™ . Now it’s back in a slimmed-down version that practically disappears in your pocket. Buy now 

$59

SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Length: 2.24” (56.79 mm)

Blade Steel: D2

Overall Length: 5.41” (137.41 mm)

Closed Length: 3.19” (81.05 mm)

Weight: 3.10 oz. (87.88 g)

Handle: G10 | Stainless Steel

Style: Folding Knife w/Frame Lock

Designed by T.J. Schwarz in Boise, Idaho

Whether in his shop or behind the wheel of his Jeep, there’s a quiet precision to how T.J. Schwarz approaches life. He speaks softly but purposefully, choosing his words like an architect selects materials.

This seems at odds with his love for overlanding — where built-up 4x4s leave the comfort of the road for open-world adventure on rough terrain — but it is exactly this environment where attention to detail matters most. It’s the same attention T.J. puts into his work as a knifemaker, as seen in the meticulously engineered Overland ™ series.

Read more of T.J.’s story on the CRKT blog. 

Function is number one but form is 49% of the deal. So I try to make sure that both are absolutely at the highest levels I can do.

~ T.J. Schwarz

Maximum utility minimum size

$56

Brutalist and elegant at the same time, this downsized version of Jon Graham’s Razel ™ balances Veff Flat Top Serrations ® , a front chisel, and a gently curved leading edge—all in a pocket fixed-blade that can cut, scrape, and slice.

SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Length: 2.32” (59.03 mm)

Blade Steel: D2

Overall Length: 5.27” (133.96 mm)

Weight: 3.00 oz. (85.05 g)

Handle: G10

Style: Fixed Blade Knife w/Sheath

Designed by Jon Graham in Cleveland, Tennessee

Confidence in hand ®

At CRKT, we make knives that inspire confidence in all who use them. A mechanic, a forager, an adventurer, a farmer, a fisherman. Our stories are diverse, but our attitudes are the same: we challenge ourselves to do more and go farther.

For nearly 30 years, we’ve helped people get things done, on the job, at home, and in the wilderness, with purpose-built tools that inspire and endure.

This is our passion.

Brian Prange Bush Pilot

Yellow Elanor

Mushroom Forager

Gary Paasch Mountain Bike Instructor

Alice & Van Helker Oyster Farmers

Kevin Newell Pro Fishing Guide

S.P.I.T.™

Small. Pocket. Inverted. Tanto.

A good knife doesn’t need to be complicated. Made with a needle-sharp tip and long handle for leverage, the fixed-blade S.P.I.T. ™ designed by Alan Folts is purpose-built for what Inverse Tanto blades do best: slicing, piercing, and fine detail work.

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$44

2.29” (58.12 mm)

Blade Steel: 8Cr13MoV

Overall Length: 5.48” (139.14 mm)

Weight: 1.90 oz. (53.86 g)

Handle: G10

Style: Fixed Blade Knife w/Sheath

Designed by Alan Folts in Melbourne, Florida

S.P.E.W.™ (Small. Pocket. Everyday. Wharncliffe.) $44

Make the unknown known

Bugsy™ Fixed

Born in the jungle and made in the USA, the fixed-blade Bugsy ™ is the first CRKT knife from custom knifemaker and survivalist Kaila Cumings. The handle is as compact as possible without sacrificing ergonomics, and an included lanyard provides extra grip.

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$200

SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Length: 3.78” (96.06 mm)

Blade Steel: 1095 Carbon Steel

Blade Finish: Stonewash

Overall Length: 7.44” (188.93 mm)

Weight: 4.30 oz. (121.90 g)

Handle: Micarta

Sheath: Leather Style: Fixed Blade Knife w/Sheath

Designed by Kaila Cumings in Brattleboro, Vermont

SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Length: 3.78” (96.06 mm)

Blade Steel: 1095 Carbon Steel

Blade Finish: Cerekote

Overall Length: 7.44” (188.93 mm)

Weight: 4.30 oz. (121.90 g)

Handle: G10

Sheath: Kydex

Style: Fixed Blade Knife w/Sheath

Designed by Kaila Cumings in Brattleboro, Vermont

Unlike many modern knifemakers, Kaila is decidedly old school in her approach. She designs in real time at the forge and anvil. There’s no computer aided design (CAD) nor any paper sketches; just an idea, a hammer, and red-hot steel.

Her custom knives feature large, powerful blades and are often adorned with exquisite patterns. Clearly inspired by her love of survivalism, they are built for function but would not be out of place in a display case.

Read more of Kaila’s story on the CRKT blog. 

There’s no such thing as a broken knife, just a smaller blade.

~ Kaila Cumings

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CEO Microflipper

Drop Point

This young executive isn’t done making moves. The smallest and lightest version of the renowned CEO folding knife from designer Richard Rogers, the Microflipper combines refined style and ultimate convenience.

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$60

Blade Length: 2.36” (60.02 mm)

Blade Steel: Sandvik 12C27 ™

Overall Length: 5.63” (142.88 mm)

Closed Length: 3.25” (82.52 mm)

Weight: 1.70 oz. (48.19 g)

Handle: Aluminum

Pivot Type: IKBS ™ ball bearing

Style: Folding Knife w/Liner Lock

Designed by Richard Rogers in Magdalena, New Mexico

Chogan™

Mattock

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$75

SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Length: 2.14” (54.25 mm)

Blade Steel: 1055 carbon steel

Overall Length: 19.00” (482.60 mm)

Weight: 2.31 lbs (1.05 kg

Handle: Tennessee Hickory Style: Mattock Axe/Spike

Straight from the trenches. Ryan Johnson of RMJ Tactical based this design on the digging tool used by British infantry in WWI. The Chogan ™ features a removable head for compact storage in your vehicle, on a backpack, or in your tool shed.

Designed by Ryan Johnson of RMJ Tactical in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Classic design meets modern utility

Bamboozled™

Assisted

$75

An inspired design from the son of a legend. The first CRKT knife from Ken Onion, Jr., the Bamboozled ™ blurs the line between classic and contemporary, featuring a simple but refined appearance and strong D2 steel blade.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Length: 3.34” (84.76 mm)

Blade Steel: D2

Overall Length: 7.81” (198.45 mm)

Closed Length: 4.45” (112.98 mm)

Weight: 3.70 oz. (104.89 g)

Handle: G10 w/Stainless Steel Bolster

Pivot Type: IKBS ™ Ball Bearing

Style: Assisted Folding Knife w/Liner Lock

Designed by Kenny Onion in Mooresville, North Carolina