The locking mechanism for this knife is outstanding
When it comes to knifes I have been collecting for longer then I care to remember. I started as a kid watching Ninja movies and when I got older I started in martial arts and the collection got even bigger. Needless to say I’ve been around good knifes and some really cheap ones. One of my new favorite brands is CRKT and that’s thanks to there IGNITOR knife that I have been able to play with for the past few months.
DETAILS
The Ignitor has a modified drop point blade and features CRKT’s patented Outburst spring assist. The folding knife is considered ‘high-tech’ and is one of the knives developed by Ken Steigerwalt. His Fire Safe safety mechanism is used on many of CRKT’s blades. The blade has a non-reflective dark gray titanium nitride coating with a high hollow grind. This blade is available with or without Veff Serrations. The frame uses the CRKT’s rigid InterFrame build and has stainless steel liners, one locking liner, and textured G10 scales for gripping. The handle has a deep finger coil and pommel to help fit a users palm nicely.
Outburst Assisted Opening | |
Fire Safe Thumb Stud Actuation | |
Blade Length | 3.38″ (85.85 mm) |
Blade Edge | Veff Serrations |
Blade Steel | 8Cr14MoV |
Blade Finish | Titanium Nitride |
Blade Thickness | 0.11″ (2.72 mm) |
Overall Thickness | 5.75″ (146.05 mm) |
Closed Length | 4.22″ (107.24 mm) |
Weight | 3.50 oz (99.22g) |
Handle | G10 |
Style | Assisted Folding Knife with Liner Lock |
UNBOXING – USER EXPERIENCE
The Ignitor was shipped in a small green cardboard box. The name “CRKT” was printed on the top of the box with a small sticker on one end that has the model number and name of the knife printed on it. Opening the box, you will find the knife wrapped in plastic along with a couple of pamphlets that promote certain features on the knife and other CRKT products. There is no assembly required to get started with the knife and once it’s removed from the plastic, you can start using it right away.
The Ignitor is a solid knife. I was impressed with it from the moment I took it out of the box. In its folded state, I though the knife felt really good in my hands. The blade locks into place in the handle really well and no matter how much I tried, I could get it to flip out without pressing the locking button in first. The blade was equally locked into an open position once it flips out of the handle, too. The style of the knife – especially the blade – is a work of art. I love the serrated edge the blade has and the way it looks l like waves. The smooth titanium finish really makes the knife look classy along with its matte black handle.
As far as function goes, the knife does a great job of cutting and I am straight loving the locking mechanism build for this knife. It’s such a strong flip it almost feels like a switchblade. As someone who carries a Bobafett switchblade daily, this was a relief to have a good feel to the opening of the knife. I have used it to saw through a few cardboard boxes as well as slice through some shipping tape, and plastic box ties. It’s a very good everyday functioning knife. The blade was sufficiently sharp out of the box. I found the Outburst assisted opening and the Fire Safe actuation mechanism to be refreshing. I have some older knives from different brand names that have similar opening mechanisms, but they don’t work nearly as well as the CRKT’s mechanisms do. My fiancé found the knife a little hard to operate with one hand, but I haven’t had any issues with it.
CONCLUSION
The Ignitor from CRKT is a classic pocket knife with some really great technology built into it. The knife is a solid option for daily use and it fits really great in the hand. In a couple of months I’m headed to Florida with some family and I plan on taking this little beauty along for the ride. It’s a great everyday carry knife.