USA Version of CRKT Crossbones?

[curtissh]

I really like the CRKT Crossbones, but I refuse to carry a knife that's not actually made in the USA. I'm looking for a lightweight longer EDC folder like the Crossbones, and I'm looking to stay under $300. Any suggestions?

 

[Danke42]

I suggest you bump your budget up to about 2K for a Jeff Park custom Bones or to about 1K for the mini version.

 

[jmgruber]

Benchmade Fact?

 

[curtissh]

Benchmade Fact?

That's actually a decent suggestion. One of the reviews mentions frayed pocket lips due to the abrasive aluminum. That's part of the reason I'm looking for something lighter as my heavier knives have ruined more than one pair of pants.

 

[Lee D]

I really like the CRKT Crossbones, but I refuse to carry a knife that's not actually made in the USA. I'm looking for a lightweight longer EDC folder like the Crossbones, and I'm looking to stay under $300. Any suggestions?

If it makes you feel better, buying from an American dealer is putting money in his pocket. Not everything is so black and white

 

[Silent H]

I suggest you bump your budget up to about 2K for a Jeff Park custom Bones or to about 1K for the mini version.

Jeff Park also makes a midtech that's a little closet to OP's budget.

 

[Danke42]

Jeff Park also makes a midtech that's a little closet to OP's budget.

Saw that but they looked super sold out.

 

[evilgreg]

That's actually a decent suggestion. One of the reviews mentions frayed pocket lips due to the abrasive aluminum. That's part of the reason I'm looking for something lighter as my heavier knives have ruined more than one pair of pants.

The shot show (IIRC) version has silver twill scales that are smooth:

 

[Silent H]

Saw that but they looked super sold out.

Very true, I think I've seen more customs than Midtechs out in the world, and even then they're pretty rare.

 

[curtissh]

The shot show (IIRC) version has silver twill scales that are smooth:

That's awesome. I'll look for that.

 

[DaveReb]

Not sure if this fits your criteria but there’s the ZT707, which seems similar.... Japanese owned company KAI, but made in the USA.