The CRKT Ignitor pocket knife is a great knife for everyday carry. It’s been a perfect knife for this author for over 10 years and I’ve never had a problem with it. THe CRKT Ignitor has everything you could want in a single blade pocket knife. It even comes in a version with a serrated blade if you prefer that. The a 7.5″ over all length it is the perfect size. The handle is conformable in most hands. With the blade length being 3.38″ it passes Nebraska state laws for not being a concealed weapon. It also have a great balance between blade and handle making it easy to handle.
With the push button spring assist, it isn’t cumbersome to open. Even though it doesn’t have any extra safeties you don’t have to worry about it opening in your pocket. You must press the button and push open before the blade will open. All this makes opening the blade with a slight push of thumb a piece of cake.
The blade is 8Cr14MoV stainless steel with either a polished finish or a Titanium Nitride coating. Either way the knife comes razor sharp and stays sharp. It will stay sharp long enough to field dress a deer without any worries. The serrated blade will cut through rubber hoses like it’s butter. If the blade gets dull it can be sharpened back to razor sharp easily.
Conclusion
There are plenty of other pocket knifes on the market in this size. You can pay more than $40 for a knife of this quality, but why. When the CRKT Ignitor can be had for $39. There plenty of pocket knives that are cheaper out there. With a cheaper knife you get what you pay for. They don’t come close to the quality and price of this knife. Go out and get yourself a CRKT Ignitor knife you won’t regret it.