MTHall720
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CRKT Crawford Kasper: My Quest for an earlier version(s)
I have always liked this model a LOT! I got one made about 10 years ago I think. I recently acquired one from a fellow forum member which is called the Pro Model. I love it. My big question, from all I have read, is that at some point, the quality started going down hill. The weight also became far less.
Questions I am trying to answer are:
1] About what year did this model become cheaper made, and much lighter weight? I want to look for ones made when they were still heavier.
2] Is there something beefier than the specs in the model 6773 which is what I think is the closest I can find to earlier made versions? Below is a spec list of the 6773.
Thanks very much to everyone for any input.
Forgot to say: I would love to have the real thing by the custom knife makers but the budget is simply not there so I am looking for the CRKT.
Scales textured black Zytel Steel Liners: 420J2 Model 6773
Blade Shape and composition: modified clip point of AUS 6M stainless steel, double hollow ground
Blade length: 3.87'' Model 6773
Blade hardness: 55-57HRC
Liners: 420J2 double stainless steel liners, Model 6773
Back Spacers: 6061 T6 hard anodized aluminum back spacer, Model 6773
Weight : 7.4 oz. Model 6773
I have always liked this model a LOT! I got one made about 10 years ago I think. I recently acquired one from a fellow forum member which is called the Pro Model. I love it. My big question, from all I have read, is that at some point, the quality started going down hill. The weight also became far less.
Questions I am trying to answer are:
1] About what year did this model become cheaper made, and much lighter weight? I want to look for ones made when they were still heavier.
2] Is there something beefier than the specs in the model 6773 which is what I think is the closest I can find to earlier made versions? Below is a spec list of the 6773.
Thanks very much to everyone for any input.
Forgot to say: I would love to have the real thing by the custom knife makers but the budget is simply not there so I am looking for the CRKT.
Scales textured black Zytel Steel Liners: 420J2 Model 6773
Blade Shape and composition: modified clip point of AUS 6M stainless steel, double hollow ground
Blade length: 3.87'' Model 6773
Blade hardness: 55-57HRC
Liners: 420J2 double stainless steel liners, Model 6773
Back Spacers: 6061 T6 hard anodized aluminum back spacer, Model 6773
Weight : 7.4 oz. Model 6773