CRKT Pazoda EDC Folding Pocket Knife: Everyday Carry, Gray Ti Nitride Blade, Thumb Slot, Liner Lock, Stainless Handle, Pocket Clip 6480

Ok so this isn't a Cold Steel AK47 or a Spyderco Tenacious and I was not expecting such for $15.00, I was pleasantly surprised. I was expecting a "money clip" pocket knife at best and I got a cool little EDC option that has formidable characteristics of some higher end knives. At first I struggled with the thumb hole deployment so I oiled up the knife well and I added a little flick of the wrist with the finger movement and found this to be a very fast actuating knife. I does need a little help with the wrist since the blade is not very heavy and has less weight to build momentum to actuate. The knife however does have a nice weight to it and is very sturdy. No blade play at all horizontal or vertical with the blade open. The blade is not a utility blade more so a slicing blade however the steel and finish is not skimpy, mine was razor sharp, shaved the hair on my arms and a very nice wicked sharp speer point. The best part about this knife is the jimping, very reminiscent of the Spyderco's and allows you to get a super firm purchase on this knife with a combat grip. Other people scoff at the pocket clip but I found this clip to be very functional. It is long and deep therefore it relies on the weight of the knife to settle in your pocket not a super crazy tight clip that rips away at the pocket material. The deepness of the clip lets the knife sink down far enough not to fall out, conceals it well and allows a nice smooth deployment when pulling out of pocket. This CRKT option is one of my favorite low budget 2.5" to 3" blade EDC knives next to the CRKT Drifter which to me is the ultimate in this category. I say get them both neither will disappoint!

This knife is the perfect carry size for a legal pocket knife in the great state of Illinois. (I can't believe there is actually a law for this!Anyway, the knife is solid with no blade play. It locks nicely into position. The steel is decent but not spectacular. Factory sharp was OK but not great. But it took a real nice edge. Don't yet know how long it will last.I clip it into my work slacks. There is a hidden opening at the top of my pockets in my Haggar pants. I'm able to clip into that hole and the knife is completely hidden while not banging around in my pocket. After a few minutes I didn't even know it was there! In fact I needed to open a plastic package and I though, if I only had a knife. Oh wait.. I do have a knife! Worked great!

The size is perfect for my needs. The blade is really sharp. The craftsmanship is really high quality.

This is is a nice every day carry (EDC) with a good design that locks the blade in place. I use mine as a money clip too making it even more practical. The small size is perfect for the pocket. My only wish is that CRKT would improve the steel quality of it's blades so they kept an edge longer. I attended a the National Hardware Show in May 2013 and a fellow offered to demonstrate his new knife sharpener by sharpening my knife. He was hesitant then to do anything when he saw how sharp it was and examined the knife closely, noting the steel, while good, seemed somewhat below the quality of other high end manufactures. He was correct. It is good but better steel would make it out of this world. However, all that said, for the price it is great quality, a nice design, perfect size for EDC, and well made. I only once had a problem with a CRKT knife and they went out of their way to replace a discontinued design. Offered money back or replacement of equal value. When I commented I really loved the product they searched around and finally found the same knife somewhere to replace mine.I will continue to by CRKT products.

I got this knife almost dirt cheap -- which has decent steel, solid construction, and a versatile blade -- so any quibble I might have with it is like making a mountain out of a molehill. Still, I can't see giving a 5 if I have a mild safety concern. Here is my one quibble; when the knife is closed, the spring pressure keeping it closed is a little bit weaker than I'm comfortable with. I've had an unpleasant episode with another knife that seemed to have a stronger spring than this one, but on which the blade - with the knife in my pocket -- somehow got worked open about an eighth to a quarter of an inch -- as I learned the hard way when I shoved my hand into my pocket. That's made me leery about the spring pressure when a folding knife is fully closed.However, the other side of the story is that this knife (the CRKT Pazoda) has a clip, and can be carried tip-down in your pocket, if you use the clip. I'm pretty sure this makes it less likely the owner is going to stab a fingertip when reaching for the knife, and I knew this when I chose not to use the clip. (When I buy a knife this short and thin, it's usually because I intend for it to disappear in my pocket and not be clipped.)

I’ve purchased several of these. Just the right size, weight, and price point. The thumb hole makes it easy to open and close with one hand.