Ruger is well-known for its firearms. But did you know the company also makes knives? That's what we are taking a look at today: Ruger knives. Technically, that isn't completely accurate. Ruger actually teamed up with CRKT to produce a wide range of blades. As both companies are very good at what they do, this would appear to be a good partnership. So, let's dive in and … [Read more...]
CRKT Triumph Folding Knife
Note - Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) discontinued the Triumph folding knife. All of the following information is left in place as a reference for collectors and anyone else that has an interest in the knife. The company does offer another knife called the Triumph N.E.C.K. which is a fixed blade designed to be carried around the neck. We may have a review of the new … [Read more...]
CRKT Blade Show Knife Offerings
Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) has been producing outstanding knives and tools since 1994, and the list keeps getting larger. At the 2015 Blade Show, CRKT announced several new additions that have strong considerations for law enforcement applications and every day carry. Those new offerings include the Ken Onion designed Outrage, and the Kit Carson M16 Classic. … [Read more...]
CRKT Hootenanny Knife by Ken Onion
The Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) company is one of America's best-known knife makers. With a cadre of professional knife and tool makers on staff, the company has solidified its mark in the market of the edged weapon. One of its newest offerings is the Hootenanny; a very nice folding knife designed by famed knife maker Ken Onion. I've enjoyed knives since my early … [Read more...]
CRKT Fossil Compact Knife
The Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) company has been developing outstanding knives, and outdoor survival tools since 1994. I own several CRKT knives in the M14 and M16 lines, as well as their Eat-N-Tool, and have found their design, fit, and function to be outstanding. This year at SHOT Show, CRKT announced the addition of the new Fossil Compact knife with Veff … [Read more...]
CRKT Picatinny Tool
The Columbia River Knife & Tool Company (CRKT) Picatinny Tool is a multi-purpose multi-tool that developed in collaboration with Crimson Trace Corporation (CRC). Both Oregon companies have experienced incredible growth over the last 10-15 years, and when Crimson Trace asked CRKT to develop a multi-tool that would be useful to their laser light system owners, CRKT responded … [Read more...]
CRKT Ultima Knife
Having recently purchased my first CRKT knife I checked out their booth at SHOT Show this year. Although not a new product I was intrigued by the CRKT Ultima fixed blade knife. This fixed blade knife had a lot of new features that made it stand out compared to many other fixed blade knives and I wanted to know more. CRKT ULTIMA DESIGN The Ultima is a design by knife … [Read more...]
CRKT M16-14ZSF Folding Tanto Knife Review
Recently I purchased a CRKT M16-14ZSF knife. I happened to be on a military base (no tax) and the price was great (just under $30). I was looking for a nice field and duty knife and I really appreciated what this knife had to offer. This knife from Columbia River Knife and Tool (CRKT) is designed by Kit Carson. Kit Carson is famous in the knife building community for the … [Read more...]