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CRKT Ken Onion Helical Folding Knife
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CRKT Ken Onion Helical Folding Knife
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Product Description
The latest from master knifemaker Ken Onion, the Helical came to be when Ken postulated what it might look like if he twisted the rectangular handle of a knife in a vice grip. The result, like any other Ken Onion design, is an ergonomic-feeling folder with plenty of utility Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downGrumpyWisecracks
17
Jan 4, 2019
ecolemanD2 holds an edge better. Drawbacks are that it's difficult to sharpen and is somewhat prone to corrosion. Personally, I prefer it.
Cdoyle
400
Jan 6, 2019
ecolemanDefinitely! D2 is leaps better than 8cr for edge holding. Not as corrosion resistant as it barely qualifies as stainless steel due to a lower chromium content (without looking it up I think D2 is around 12% ss is 13% or so). but i havent had that issue with D2 even in the high humidity climate of Houston, Texas where i live. As long as you wipe the blade off after getting moisture on it will be fine. It also has the black coating which will help if thats a concern. I think its worth the extra $ and id like to see CRKT Offer the option more. Sharpening isnt too bad as long as you dont let it get super dull even with a basic sharpener. I have touched up D2 with light sharpening on a $20 lansky turnbox ceramic rod setup pretty easily. As far as the knife itself I do like the design and like ken onions work so I am considering picking this one.
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Vic-6
95
Jan 4, 2019
I think it’s interesting that 1) CRKT is finally offering steels other than 8Cr13MoV and 2) this is a Ken Onion design that hardly looks like a Ken Onion Design and more like a James Williams design.
Huskyowner703
11
Jan 4, 2019
$50 for 8cr14Mov, no thanks. Bestecs are a better value for D2 than this.
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Cdoyle
400
Jan 4, 2019
I like that crkt is offering a choice of steels. They should do this more often. I think it would increase sales for them also.
JonnyBlaze
6
Jan 5, 2019
In the description it says that Ken is a firm believer in American made craftsmanship, but the knife is made in China. What gives? It'd be nice if the country of origin was listed in the description, so I don't have to leave this site to find that information out somewhere else. With all that said, it does look like a nice edc blade. Might pick one up to use as a beater at work.
storrycity
78
Feb 23, 2019
Daigi81You have to wait a month or more just to receive the knife if your receive it at all so I’d rather pay the additional $10 and shipping to receive it
Bassturd
44
Feb 23, 2019
Love Kens Style and this is Not it IMO, Ken is known for sweaping sutle curves and blades with a bit of a belly or sweep on them. That said it looks like an ok knife with a good pricepoint but it's not for me.
FartCannon
18
Jan 4, 2019
Knife center is selling the black D2 model for $4 less. Being new they don't have it in stock yet, but that's probably where I'll be buying this.
dashjackson
1
Feb 23, 2019
This looks a lot like a twosun knife, which are also made in China, but with titanium handles and d2 blades.
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