CRKT Squid Everyday Carry EDC Pocket Folding Knife with Frame Lock: Stainless Steel Plain Edge Blade, Stainless Steel Handle, Pocket Clip, 2490

Comparable to leatherman c33x. I usually buy leatherman knives because they're dependably sharp right out of the box but I have a horrible habit of losing them and they're not cheap for budget purposes. I took advantage of the sale and I have to say this is a really good knife comparably. Right out of the box it was functionably sharp and the construction feels sturdy and premium. The profile is simple and slips in comfortably in my pocket and the thumpstud extraction feels smooth after breaking it in for a few minutes and no pivot screw wiggle so far. My only problem is that it feels a bit heavy for my taste but that's just a preference in that I'd like it lighter.Update 8/22/2021: its been years since I bought this knife and its a tank as someone said. I fixed the thumb stud issue with some knife lube. It's still sharp after using it as a gib and a gardening tool in some instances. Its my go to daily driver. I was so happy with it I got its stone wash assisted open brother which the opening mechanism and thumb lock which makes it even better. Knives in general have gone up in price as of late but for CRKT I'm a fan now and feel its more than worth it but its actually still affordable. The build is just excellent and beautiful too

This is a good knife on a budget. Is it super cheap? No. Is it made from the fanciest steel? No. Does it have the best features? No. But is it a dependable knife? Yes. Will knife-snobs scoff at it? Yes. But you can buy 3-10 of these for the cost of their preferred knives. It was made to work, not look pretty. I find the release a little awkward, but that's likely because it's so small. I opted to carry this at work instead of a box-cutter because I just prefer a proper knife. This thing is solid, thick, and heavy. It's sturdy enough to do any job a sane man would try to accomplish with a (non Cold Steel) folder, but small enough so as not to frighten those who think that knives were made with the sole purpose of harming human-beings. It's heavy for the short blade. Very heavy. The pocket clip has excellent retention; perhaps even a bit too much. But that means it's in no danger of going anywhere. Yes it will need sharpened frequently with regular use due to budget steel. No the clip is not adjustable. No it can't be disassembled. But it's a sub twenty-dollar tank of a knife that just works and works well. It's not fancy. It's not a knife you brag about online. But if you ever lose it, you're not out $60-300 either. And while it may not be art in the form of a blade, I personally really like the plain stainless look, and I'm quite fond of this little-guy. And it IS little, so bear that in mind. I find it a positive, as many places in the US with tougher knife laws count this as a pocket knife. YMMV, of course, so be sure to check state and local laws.Ib conclusion, I consider this a good little knife, and I can't recommend it enough.

Love these knives. Very solid and keep their edge well for the money. I own the stainless and black stainless, both are awesome. I keep one in my hunting pack for gutting deer and one on me at all times. Little hard to open at first but once they break in they are smooth and rock solid.Update: I have been carrying this knife every day for probably going on a year now and I still love it. Very solid still, no rust, opens up easily, secure in your pocket...all the things you want in an EDC knife.I'm a nut when it comes to keeping my blades as sharp as possible and I couldn't tell you how many times this blade has been dinged up badly and brought back to razor sharpness (within rights, it is a pretty thick blade). A dull knife is like an unloaded gun...worthless.So, still no complaints to this point...can't imagine anything bad will come up and if it does, who cares? At that price, it's not a big deal. I have given several of these as gifts as well and everyone loves them. Not a problem yet and I've probably bought half a dozen or so.

Just got this little guy. It was almost exactly what I was looking for. I had been carrying a Spyderco Delica and Medowlark at work, both blades are 2.9". And on occasion I would have a Rat 2 or a CRKT LCK on me, both of which have 3" blades. Not being an easily startled whimp, I didn't think that these choices would be offensive. But even with the Delica, I would get concerned questions from Co-works, asking if I was allowed to bring such a large and scary knife to work. Enter the Squid. This tiny little guy has a 2.2" blade, and the blade shape isn't too stabby or scary looking. In fact, one girl said 'how cute'. What the squid has going for it: small and inoffensive, surprisingly sturdy blade (althought some people won't like such a thick blade stock on such as small knife), nice and sharp, and it was clearly built for use - rather than as pocket candy. Perhaps the best thing is that Amazon had it for under $16. Why not 5 starts? - well, a couple of things. The pivot action is only fair and there is not much room between the frame and thumb stud; to thumb flick this little guy open, one has to really dig their thumb down between the stud and the frame to get enough purchase to launch the blade forward. Also, one needs to put a little flick of the wrist to be sure the frame lock engages fully. If you grip this little guy tightly, you will feel the pocket clip. This little guy is unbelievably heavy for its size. And this is less of a complaint than it is an observation, cheap price equals cheap steel. 8Cr13MoV isn't the worst steel in the world - but it is in the bottom 1/4. So you are going to have to sharpen this guy frequently. Now, having said all that - for under $16, you get a lot more than you pay for.