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Crkt Crawford

I love buying knives that seem to be much more expensive then they actually are. Although it is not as rewarding ultimately as purchasing an actual custom or high end knife, it definitely leaves more money in the bank. In comes the CRKT Natural folding knife. This new folding knife series designed by Pat and Wes Crawford are sure to give you a lot of bang for your buck. In this review I will share my thoughts on the Natural pocket knife model number 7080J.

What I like about the knife:

1. The CRKT Natural truly has the feel of a high end custom knife. One of my favorite aspects of this particular design are the "jeweled" stainless steel bolsters and pocket clip. This is a technique that is not seen very often in modern production folding knives, and I think it looks very cool.

2. The Natural fits amazingly well in your hand. I find that often times when you buy a knife that is aesthetically pleasing, good ergonomics are sacrificed somewhere along the way. This is not the case with the CRKT Natural. Very comfortable fit in the hand and well done jimping or thumb grooves make this a crowd pleaser.

3. Very useful blade shape. The CRKT Natural has a nice sweeping clip point style blade that cuts like a machine. The knife comes razor sharp out of the box, but I ran it over the leather strop a few times for good measure and it easily takes a hair shaving edge.

4. Adding to the Natural's custom knife qualities is the nicely done file work on the spine. Although not as precise and detailed as an actual custom piece, it's hard to complain with an MSRP of 89.99

What I didn't care for:

1. The CRKT Natural is not a lightweight knife. I don't mind carrying around a little bit of weight when it comes to a pocket knife, but the Natural weighs about 6.5 ounces if not a little more. The stainless steel handle, locking mechanism and bolsters make this an extremely durable but slightly heavy pocket knife.

2. This knife is spring assisted. What's wrong with that? I appreciate spring loaded knives as much as the next person, but the action was a little stiff out of the box. This can and probably will loosen up with use though.

Overall:

Most knife collectors will be happy to add the CRKT Natural to their collection. Rock solid construction, pleasant appearance and affordable price make this a very enjoyable knife.

Check out http://www.KnifeSell.com for good pricing on the CRKT Natural.

Thank you for reading,
Santiago Gutierrez
http://www.KnifeSell.com

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