CRKT the Natural Pocket Knife Review – Is it worth the hype?

Website design By BotEap.comI love buying knives that appear to be much more expensive than they really are. While it’s ultimately not as rewarding as buying a high-end or custom knife, it definitely leaves more money in the bank. The CRKT Natural folding knife has arrived. This new series of folding knives designed by Pat and Wes Crawford is sure to give you a lot of value for money. In this review, I will share my thoughts on the Natural pocket knife model number 7080J.

Website design By BotEap.comWhat I like about the knife:

Website design By BotEap.com1. The CRKT Natural really does have the feel of a high-end custom knife. One of my favorite aspects of this particular design is the “jeweled” stainless steel bolsters and pocket clip. This is a technique not seen very often in modern production folding knives, and I think it looks great.

Website design By BotEap.com2. The Natural fits amazingly well in your hand. I find that many 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. The very comfortable fit in the hand and well made zippers or thumb loops make this a crowd pleaser.

Website design By BotEap.com3. Very useful leaf shape. The CRKT Natural has a nice clip point style blade that cuts like a machine. The knife comes razor sharp out of the box, but I ran it through the leather strap a few times just in case and it easily takes a razor edge.

Website design By BotEap.com4. Adding to the qualities of Natural’s personalized knife is the well-done file work on the spine. Although not as precise and detailed as an actual custom part, it’s hard to complain at an MSRP of 89.99

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Website design By BotEap.com1. The CRKT Natural is not a light knife. I don’t mind carrying a bit of weight when it comes to a pocket knife, but the Natural is around 6.5 ounces, if not a bit more. The stainless steel handle, locking mechanism, and bolsters make this an extremely durable but somewhat heavy pocket knife.

Website design By BotEap.com2. 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 bit stiff out of the box. However, this can and probably will loosen with use.

Website design By BotEap.comGeneral:

Website design By BotEap.comMost knife collectors will be happy to add the CRKT Natural to their collection. The rock-solid construction, nice appearance, and affordable price point make this a very nice knife.

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