CRKT Drifter Everyday Carry EDC Pocket Folding Knife with Liner Lock: Stainless Steel Plain Edge Blade, G10 Handle, Pocket Clip, 6450K

As an avid EDC enthusiast, I've tried my fair share of folding pocket knives. But the CRKT Drifter EDC Folding Pocket Knife has quickly become my go-to choice for everyday carry. First off, the gray ti nitride blade is not only visually stunning but also incredibly durable. It holds an edge well and has handled everything from opening packages to whittling sticks on camping trips. And the thumb stud opening makes it easy to access in a hurry. The black G10 handle is also incredibly comfortable to grip and provides a secure hold, even in wet or slippery conditions. And the pocket clip is a nice touch, making it easy to keep the knife on hand without taking up too much pocket space. One thing I appreciate about the Drifter is its size. It's compact enough to comfortably carry in my pocket without feeling bulky, but still large enough to handle tougher tasks. And when I'm done using it, the liner lock mechanism keeps the blade securely in place. But perhaps my favorite thing about this knife is its versatility. It's equally at home in urban environments as it is in the great outdoors. And the stylish design means it looks just as good on a city commute as it does on a camping trip. Overall, I highly recommend the CRKT Drifter EDC Folding Pocket Knife to anyone in need of a reliable and versatile everyday carry knife. It's well-built, easy to use, and looks great too. So add it to your collection and get ready for your next adventure!

This is the second one I've purchased (lost the first one). I love this knife so much that I sent CRKT an email about how much I love it. Rather than write another review, I'm just going to copy part of the email I sent them. "I've long been a fan of CRKT knives, but I didn't realize just how good they were until a recent hunting trip. After harvesting a deer, I needed to field dress and quarter it to get it out of the woods. I typically use an actual hunting knife for this, and usually bring along a small sharpener to keep the blade sharp as I go. On this trip, I forgot my sharpener. By the time I got the deer cleaned and the first quarter separated, my hunting knife had become very dull. This made the butchering process very difficult and slow. As I got frustrated, I decided to try the CRKT Drifter that I carry on a daily basis. That was a game changer. I butchered the rest of that deer with that small folding knife, and it remained shockingly sharp the entire time. I pried joints apart, skinned the entire deer, and was able to quickly finish quartering it. I was blown away that my little folding knife was so much better than the purpose-built hunting knife I had." CRKT knives are inexpensive, sharp as hell, durable, and visually appealing. I genuinely don't think there's a better bang for your buck. This knife is the definition of dependable.

I have had two of these knives. Bought most recent one two and a half years ago. It's my every-day pocket carry, and I use it every single day for a wide range of tasks. It fits perfectly in a right-front fifth pocket on typical jeans. The clip is very solid. The thumb screws on the blade make it very easy to open the knife one-handed. The thumb spring in the body locks the blade open very safely, and is also easy to activate with the holding hand to fold the knife one-handed. I have used the blade on many materials, including cutting things on pavement or stone. It holds its edge very, very well. When it has gotten dull, I have sharpened it up with a hand-held sharpener (steel and teflon for rough and fine sharpening) and it sharpens back up very nicely. The blade has not chipped anywhere. I have used it in wet and/or dirty/muddy settings and, while I of course clean, dry, and oil it after such, I am happy that to this day it has not a single visible spot of corrosion anywhere. For the money, this knife is fantastic and I'll keep buying them (this is my second one only because I lost my first one). I have given this knife as a gift and not regretted it. Frankly, I'd consider this knife a bargain for twice the price. One note: if you intend to use this knife for fighting, it doesn't have a huge thumb-guard; but I bought this knife to use it daily, not for knife-fights. Very highly recommended overall: an excellent everyday knife at a very budget-friendly price.

Nice quality little knife for EDC. Sharp, grip has good texture. Easy to open. I like the orientation of the clip to the blade. Good for slipping on and off a belt. Not super robust, but solid and gets the daily jobs done.

I purchased this as a gift for a friend who had shown an obvious need for an EDC knife and was slowly warming up to the idea of carrying. After looking at numerous lightweight sub 3" EDC options, I decided to be conservative and get a CRKT Drifter. It was half the price of the next knife on my list. For a first-time knife, I decided to rule out some other assisted-opening options. I was gobsmacked at the quality of the knife upon unboxing, and after spending a few days with it deploying it to smooth out the action (highly recommended...it comes out of the box quite stiff), I may have to stifle a tear when I hand it over to him, it's that good. Initial sharpness is sufficient. It passes the paper cutting test. Perhaps not as impressive as a knife costing 20x the price (another recent purchase, mentioned later), but satisfyingly good. The G10's grippiness is ideal. Just right for a confident hold, yet not too grippy to ruin clothing. The knife only comes in a tip down configuration, which seems to be universally condemned right now, but I greatly prefer it here. It helps fill the hand when deployed and allows for a far better grip on the distal handle edge where a secure grip is always more difficult to achieve...especially on a compact knife. The clip is on the tight side out of the box. I would advise bending it out a bit if it doesn't loosen through use, and also to sand away some of the G10 beneath it in order to save your clothing. Sadly for lefties, it's right-side carry only. The blade-shape is even better looking "in person", with the only concern being a subtle but eye-pleasing rear up-sweep that might give people buying at this price point a slight problem when re-sharpening. It's very similar in size to my old beloved 1st gen Cold Steel Voyager (at 1.6 oz.), which is no longer made. However, it seems FAR more robust in build and in handling, at a fraction of the cost of the old affordable Voyager, and giving up only a little under an ounce weight penalty. Milled liners would knock off a tiny bit of weight from the Drifter, but would have probably driven the knife up to another price point, something CRKT is always keenly aware of. The knife can be taken apart, another win (how many non-pinned knives are there available anywhere close to this price point?). For the past week I've had the Drifter, a new Spyderco Goddard Sprint Run, and a Microtech SOCOM Elite clip point (perhaps one of the very last ones available, alas) on my desk and I'll be damned if I'm not absentmindedly playing with the Drifter more than the other new blades combined. Worth 2-3x the price.

This is the BEST knife I have ever owned!!!! I own plenty of other more expensive knives from various fancy companies and I still carry the drifter everyday. Works great. Flips out easily. Fits in my pocket perfectly. Blade is quality. And IT IS INEXPENSIVE!!! That means I will actually use the knife as a tool for anything. Those expensive blades are hard to use because I am worried I will damage it. I don’t worry about that with the drifter. I am not worried about about ruining the drifter blade because I can afford another one. In fact I have a few drifters currently. Want to pry something? Use it to split small pieces of wood for a fire? Want to dig something out? Cut things you wouldn’t with a $300 blade! Yes, this knife gets used for so many things. This makes it the perfect knife in my opinion. All similar knife’s that’s cost a lot more are just extra. This is the EDC tool and weapon for self-defense. Also makes a great gift.

Great edc knife, very light, smooth action straight out of the box, great steel, very sharp and holds an edge. I bought 2 and I have all makes and models of knives. I wish i would have tried crkt sooner than I did, but I came across my first one (not this same model) after i found one in a ditch buried in mud for years. I hosed it off and put oil it and it was smooth as silk and still held an edge for work for years until I lost it. Even made in china models are very well made with great materials and action.

Great quality! Feel and finish is flawless. It was much smaller in the hand than I expected, but that was my own fault for not thinking through the handle and blade dimensions

What can I say.....Wow!!! Best small knife I have. A new favorite and has earned a place in my everyday carry pouch. Came in very sharp and I loved the non-slip handle. Just the right size, not intimidating but will get the job done. Highly recommended.

Good product, good delivery. High quality knife, would recommend. Only downside is the price has gone up since they have been released, but it's still a good price/quality ratio.

Navaja perfecta para tu EDC urbano. Destaco principalmente su ligereza (no notaras que la llevas en el bolsillo), su excelente filo (viene muy afilada de fabrica) y su seguro liner lock. Calidad precio fantástica. Es una de mis opciones favoritas par portar a diario.

Un bon petit drifter de poche qui servira à tout et avec, de base, un très bon tranchant ! Avec crkt on ne se trompe jamais

Excelente producto