CRKT Pilar 3

[SteeleJ1976]

I am mainly a Swiss Army Knife carrying guy but the CRKT in D2 looks like it might be a good EDC knife to complement my Swiss Army Climber. Does anybody have a CRKT Pilar 3 and what do you like about it?

 

[OrangeBlueOrangeBlue]

I just got this in today, and I’ve got to say that it’s the best CRKT I’ve ever handled. Yes, that’s a low bar, but it’s a legitimately good budget knife. Shockingly great action, the bearings are a huge improvement over their usual Teflon/bronze combo. Blade was good and sharp, and overall it looks well executed. Haven’t cut much, so can’t say how the D2 is, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it was on par with other budget knives in the same $50 range. As Vox designs are know for, it feels great in hand. I think it actually competes well with Civivi, CJRB and QSP, and leaves Chinese Spydercos in the dust (they need to move on from 8Cr13MoV).

 

[sadmin]

I just got this in today, and I’ve got to say that it’s the best CRKT I’ve ever handled. Yes, that’s a low bar, but it’s a legitimately good budget knife. Shockingly great action, the bearings are a huge improvement over their usual Teflon/bronze combo. Blade was good and sharp, and overall it looks well executed. Haven’t cut much, so can’t say how the D2 is, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it was on par with other budget knives in the same $50 range. As Vox designs are know for, it feels great in hand. I think it actually competes well with Civivi, CJRB and QSP, and leaves Chinese Spydercos in the dust (they need to move on from 8Cr13MoV).

Agree - its one of the best, if not the best "budget" offerings out right now. Great knife for the money.

 

[xylum]

Same. Awesome knife in that price range. I'm loving it. It flicks out nice. I gave it a detent ramp, so it closes really smooth now too. Great shape in the hand.

I'm looking forward to some special editions, plan in picking up something with a upgraded scale or steal.