CKRT Offbeat II On Sale

[dh1633pm]

Got three of these CKRT Offbeat II's from Knife Center. On sale for $18.95

https://www.knifecenter.com/series/columbia-river-crkt/crkt-offbeat

Easy open and easy close. Interesting lock design. Light and 8Cr13MoV steel. After having this for a few days, I found I like this one a lot. I purchased three so I could give two of them away. Sharp, did I say sharp. I shaved yesterday with it (not really but had to elaborate for the post). It is sharp enough to shave. Carries nice in the pocket. Good hand feel.

 

[dh1633pm]

Had a nice drive yesterday to the Adirondacks. Brought this knife. Good thing, ordered a steak for dinner and no steak knife. Couldn't get their attention for one, so I used this. Sharp. This knife passed the carry test.

 

[tactikel]

Great steel, great design, great value. I’m ordering a couple for EDC.

 

[JShirley]

Wow. I'm surprised you can find a knife with decent steel that's not a liner lock for less than 20 bucks. How do you like that lock? I haven't had one with that style, though from what I can see, it reminds me a little bit of the Spyderco Compression Lock

 

[Spats McGee]

I have one of those, and like the lock just fine. I find the thumb stud used to unlock it to be a bit rough, but it locks up nice and tight.

 

[troy fairweather]

It's a good looking knife, I like Certain blade shapes and this one catches my eye. I'll have to see about getting one.

 

[SteadyD]

That lock is very interesting. Heck of a get for ~$20!

 

[dh1633pm]

Yes, I was more than impressed. Still am. Carried it all weekend. Wife and I took a mini vacation. The checkering or what ever you want to call it, is rough. It locks up tight. Going to Germany with me tomorrow. Can’t find it cheaper than the knife center. Let me know if someone wants to review one. Talking to you steadyd.

 

[SteadyD]

Yes, I was more than impressed. Still am. Carried it all weekend. Wife and I took a mini vacation. The checkering or what ever you want to call it, is rough. It locks up tight. Going to Germany with me tomorrow. Can’t find it cheaper than the knife center. Let me know if someone wants to review one. Talking to you steadyd.

Absolutely. I’m intrigued by that lock design and I’m actually a fan of 8CR. With all of the super steels out there I think a lot of folks overlook how good a well heat treated “budget” steel can be.

 

[dh1633pm]

I am leaving for Germany tomorrow. Be back Saturday. PM me as to where to send. Might not be shipped til I am back.

 

[hso]

Everything old is new again...

AG Russell did this type of lock decades ago. It is essentially like a classic pick lock found on early knives with a thumb stud added.

 

[troy fairweather]

I am leaving for Germany tomorrow. Be back Saturday. PM me as to where to send. Might not be shipped til I am back.

Have a safe trip. I may order one for me and my dad

 

[dh1633pm]

Yes, they did and still do.

 

[dh1633pm]

Thanks Troy. It’s the nature of my work. Virginia next at the end of the month. You’ll like the knife.

 

[JShirley]

Everything old is new again...
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AG Russell did this type of lock decades ago. It is essentially like a classic pick lock found on early knives with a thumb stud added.

how strong should it be?

 

[hso]

As strong as any well made front lock.

 

[Spats McGee]

Everything old is new again...
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AG Russell did this type of lock decades ago. It is essentially like a classic pick lock found on early knives with a thumb stud added.

That one is on my list, too.

 

[JShirley]

As strong as any well made front lock.

Uh. Like a linerlock? Or like a back lock?

 

[hso]

Oh like a back lock?

Yep

 

[JShirley]

Seems like an incredible buy, then.

 

[dh1633pm]

I thought so considering the lock up, the metal used for the blade, and my experience with another CRKT knife using the same lock method. It is also on closeout with higher prices at other sources. I will send one to steadyd next week and see what he thinks. My opinion is that of a novice. I don't even fully know yet what I don't know.

 

[JShirley]

That's wise.

 

[SteadyD]

I thought so considering the lock up, the metal used for the blade, and my experience with another CRKT knife using the same lock method. It is also on closeout with higher prices at other sources. I will send one to steadyd next week and see what he thinks. My opinion is that of a novice. I don't even fully know yet what I don't know.

I’m no expert! Not even close! I will send it back with a high polished edge though!

 

[dh1633pm]

Its not an expert opinion, but an independent one. And your much more expert than me. Anyhow, thanks for accepting the task. Will be back Saturday late from Germany.

 

[kerreckt]

Great knife. I have carried one for about 2 years. Gave one to each of my sons. Nothing bad to say about this knife. Keeps an edge.