CJRB LAGO Folding Pocket Knife with 3.41'' Black PVD AR-RPM9 Blade Red G10 Handle,Button Lock EDC Knife for Tactical,Outdoor,Hiking and Gift

This is my second folding knife after picking up a Civivi Elementum a few years ago. I have enjoyed the Elementum both for occasional cutting and fidgetability. I didn't necessarily need a second knife, but went for the Lago when it was deeply discounted for Black Friday. The Lago is a larger knife which is more substantial in the hand but more bulky in the pocket - also it is legal to carry around in a few less states. The Lago uses a button lock which is easier to operate than the Elementum's liner lock. The Lago's blade can be deployed in three ways: flipper tab, thumb hole, and by holding the button and just flicking out. I find the flipper tab to be a bit unnecessary with the other two options, but some folks might like to have it as a fidgeting option. Everything on the knife feels high quality. The action was great and the blade was sharp out of the box. The shape of the blade appears a bit more aggressive than the Elementum, but is still very utilitarian and usable. The Lago has a flat grind (as opposed to the Elementum's hollow grind) and has a more substantial choil which is great for choking up on the blade for precise cuts. Overall, I consider the Lago to be another winner. If you want something a little larger with a button lock and thumb hole, a good budget steel on the blade, and like the blade shape, I don't think you can go wrong with it. Also check out the CJRB Pyrite-Alt which is a bit smaller, has steel scales, and no flipper tab.

CJRB LAGOFull size 8" folding knife, got some weight to it but it's not too heavy. Sliced right through those hard plastic packaging that new tools come in now a days.Effortless flipper action, best button compression I've felt. No crunchy / grinding feeling when you press the button straight out of the box. Better button compression than Vosteed Corgi. Out of all my button locks this is the only one that doesn't feel even slightly crunchy when you press it. If yours feels crunchy I would send it back and try to get a replacement. Great execution by CJRB.Compared to the Civivi Elementum II it's SO much easier to use the flipper. Plus you can reverse flick and thumb flick with the opening on the blade.Blade is centered when folded, doesn't wiggle around while open, its rock solid.Bearings are very smooth, it will bounce when you close it but you will learn the timing and it won't bounce anymore. Some other button locks require you to really press down the button to get it to unlock, this is about 40-50% press before it drops shut. The button is almost flush with the scales so you don't have to worry about it unlocking in your pocket or unlocking while it's open with a firm hand grip.Shaves hair right out of the box, comes with a storage pouch, cloth, T8 hardware installed and T6 for the clip.Effective jimping on the flipper and on the spine. Grippy G10 scales. Full size finger choil, no worries about getting poked by the blade while choked up. Skeletonized liners under the scales for weight reduction.Can't really think of any negatives, just check the weight specs and be conscious of it, I wouldn't want it to be any heavier it's the perfect weight for a full size pocket knife.I got it on sale for $32 for Black Friday which is a great deal. Feels more like a $75-100 knife.This was my first CJRB and I'm now a believer. Better executed than Vosteed or Civivi. Now I have to get a CJRB Pyrite Light for a beater because I feel like I'm going to baby the Lago 🤣

Snappy action with the flipper. Easy spidey flick and thumb open with the hole in back of blade. Super fidgety and sharp out of box EDC. Textured G10 provides good grip. Great value for money.

I'm a newly hobbying knives collector (due to firearm price increase). And for a $50 knife I was absolutely shocked at how well built this knife is and was well worth it. I love G10 grips from several different brands and these feel, grip and texture, very close to Spyderco. The blade action is super smooth with no loose or tilting blade. Locks great, releases easy, and reversible pocket clip. The red accent is a nice touch with a sweet case and cloth. Also what really shocked me was the blade curvature and profile. With that and a hard metal this blade is easy to sharpen and should hold an edge well but time will tell. I would've given 5 stars but let's face it, it's still not a Microtech Snitch or Benchmade Infidel but for a manual quick flip folder and $50 I am thrilled. Actually sold mine at work the 1st day I got it because a coworker loved it too so gotta order a new one.

This knife amazed me I several ways. The bearings are smooth and quick. The button lock works perfectly. Comes razor sharp out of box, and surprisingly has held the edge for a few weeks now after cutting cardboard, small wires (wire did put a tiny nick) and other random things.

What a great little knife! Well it's not really that little, actually. I only recently started paying attention to CJRB, and I've got to admit, I really like their knives. This one has great ergonomics and fits in the hand so perfectly. The scales are flat but the contour is great, the texture is good to. I really love the dark red color of this model. I mean, enough with the black scales and handles already. This nights has some style, and what makes it for me is the fidgety, multiple modes of deployment. I keep it in the Jeep nearly all the time, and it comes in handy almost every day.

This knife is Mid at best for me personally. The button lock is is decently smooth and CJRB proprietary steel is sharp and a great blade - hardness and thin. It’s an easy and smooth flipper and the size is a perfect all around blade. I have the Caldera and carry that one more often. Overall a decent beginner knife and great value. I just find that CJRB makes other great products that fits my needs over this Lago. Glad I gave this a try. CJRB is a great brand. Bought 3 more knives from them and excited to review those as well