CRKT Free Range Hunter

From my last post on CRKT you remember I'm a fan of their American designed knives so I wanted to share with you a review on the CRKT Free Range Hunter. Whether you hunt or not, don't let that sway your decision. This is a man's knife. Holding a 4.25" clip point blade on a fixed blade handle makes you feel a little bit tougher. Folding pocket knives are great, but there is something reassuring about gripping a fixed blade that you know cannot collapse on your fingers while at task. I recently gave it some exhaustive use on the trails (sharpening branches for roasting hotdogs, chiseling through thick river ice, and the simple task after of slicing through a block of cheese and she performed flawlessly on all counts).

It makes sense that this knife was custom made by an Alaskan Hunting and Fishing Guide, because it's a one-stop-shop for any tough outdoor task. The Free Range Hunter comes with a well-crafted sheath and with a textured handle that when combined with finger grooves provides an ultimately unheard-of grip. My only complaint lands with initial sharpness. My standard test involves shaving a couple arm hairs. This knife needed a little work on the leather strop, but that's no problem. She seems to hold a good edge after the fact.

See the photos below from the trail and check out additional stats at the CRKT Website.