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Bknguyen
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Jan 3, 2019
Hey guys, By now, you've might have seen the Caswell Morphing Karambit on Kickstarter earlier last year. CPM 3V blade and 7075 T6 Aluminum/Type 3 Hard Anodize handle. Designed by Caswell, produced by Millit @ $450 (Kickstarter/Preorder price), and @$650 retail price. (GIF of it in action here: https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/020/503/839/f3841f8c36c14491d8359f3801ca827c_original.gif?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&w=680&fit=max&v=1520639314&auto=format&gif-q=50&q=92&s=f73d39606cecad28edc6132894e0f060)
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It's been since announced that a production version, the CRKT Provoke is slated for release this month @ $200 (https://www.bladehq.com/item--CRKT-Provoke-Kinematic-Folding--92383 ) Personally, I'm a huge fan of the design (it really is unique and functional engineering at it's best), but man is it pricey. IMO, $200 is way too much for D2 blade with aluminum handles, not to mention that I've been less than impressed with CRKT knives I've handled in the past. As for the original, I think $450 is already a lot though somewhat justified. Millit made, tons of complicated precision-made parts, Joe's name attached to it. But @ $650, that's a much tougher pill to swallow.  What do you guys think of the design, custom version, production version? 
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BknguyenIt is very intricate design and I'm sure the tolerances involved are very tight. If CRKT manages to pull that off for $200 I will be gobsmacked. Even in D2 and aluminum I think it is a bargain if it works properly. Unfortunately, based on past performance, I'm pretty sure CRKT will not be able to pull this off well, but I hope they prove me wrong. I'm sure the Millit pieces are/will be great, but that's more than most are willing to spend on a knife. It's absolutely not something I would buy or carry, but an ingenious and innovative design. I hope this is just the start of great ideas to come from the designer.
Bknguyen
693
Jan 10, 2019
NotsurewhyibotherAgreed, I wouldn't carry this. Personally, I find karambits too close to weapons rather than tools despite their origin as tools. Caswell's a great designer/maker with some sweet customs. Check out the EDX and it's disappearing clip!
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