| I love buying knives that seem to be much more | | | | a machine. The knife comes razor sharp out of |
| expensive then they actually are. Although it is | | | | the box, but I ran it over the leather strop a few |
| not as rewarding ultimately as purchasing an | | | | times for good measure and it easily takes a hair |
| actual custom or high end knife, it definitely leaves | | | | shaving edge. |
| more money in the bank. In comes the CRKT | | | | 4. Adding to the Natural's custom knife qualities is |
| Natural folding knife. This new folding knife series | | | | the nicely done file work on the spine. Although |
| designed by Pat and Wes Crawford are sure to | | | | not as precise and detailed as an actual custom |
| give you a lot of bang for your buck. In this | | | | piece, it's hard to complain with an MSRP of 89.99 |
| review I will share my thoughts on the Natural | | | | What I didn't care for: |
| pocket knife model number 7080J. | | | | 1. The CRKT Natural is not a lightweight knife. I |
| What I like about the knife: | | | | don't mind carrying around a little bit of weight |
| 1. The CRKT Natural truly has the feel of a high | | | | when it comes to a pocket knife, but the Natural |
| end custom knife. One of my favorite aspects of | | | | weighs about 6.5 ounces if not a little more. The |
| this particular design are the "jeweled" stainless | | | | stainless steel handle, locking mechanism and |
| steel bolsters and pocket clip. This is a technique | | | | bolsters make this an extremely durable but |
| that is not seen very often in modern production | | | | slightly heavy pocket knife. |
| folding knives, and I think it looks very cool. | | | | 2. This knife is spring assisted. What's wrong with |
| 2. The Natural fits amazingly well in your hand. I | | | | that? I appreciate spring loaded knives as much |
| find that often times when you buy a knife that | | | | as the next person, but the action was a little |
| is aesthetically pleasing, good ergonomics are | | | | stiff out of the box. This can and probably will |
| sacrificed somewhere along the way. This is not | | | | loosen up with use though. |
| the case with the CRKT Natural. Very | | | | Overall: |
| comfortable fit in the hand and well done jimping | | | | Most knife collectors will be happy to add the |
| or thumb grooves make this a crowd pleaser. | | | | CRKT Natural to their collection. Rock solid |
| 3. Very useful blade shape. The CRKT Natural has | | | | construction, pleasant appearance and affordable |
| a nice sweeping clip point style blade that cuts like | | | | price make this a very enjoyable knife. |