CRKT Edgie

 Recently, I mentioned my disappointment with the CRKT Edgie. The knife is a great concept- has a sharpener in the blade and is a nice, usable size, with a quality slip joint.

However, the blade on my Edgie was not holding up well, despite it seeing only light usage.

I contacted CRKT and explained my dissatisfaction- they asked me to send it in to see what they could do.

Mailing in the knife didn't bother me much- the postage was right around $2.50. I wasn't sure what to expect from CRKT, though my previous interactions with their warranty department have been positive, I wasn't sure just how many times I could have good interactions with the company.

 To their credit, they promptly sent me a brand new knife, free of charge.

I haven't had this knife long, but I am interested to see how it will hold up.

The whole process has me very conflicted about CRKT. On the one hand, their prices are what I would consider fair, and their customer service is quite excellent- However, it seems near every product of theirs I own I need to consult with their CS department at some point.

 Anyway, I'm going to give them a tentative thumbs up- Any issue I had they always made right, I just wish I didn't have 2 issues in a row.

The knife is light, carries well, and comes with a great factory edge. The sharpener in the handle does seem to work and keep the knife in good, usable condition.

 The slip joint does not seem flimsy, nor do I worry that it will close on me during use. Though I will say CRKT does clearly state this knife is not meant for heavy duty tasks. The grip panels are comfortable and the knife has a good heft in the hand.

 The blade is honed only on one side, which does seem to give it a great edge. This is seen most often on eastern style blades, and I am glad to see it become more common in the states.

The knife lacks any kind of sharp point- which I am glad for. Pushing on the tip of a slip joint is a great way to end up with your friends opening your bottles for you.

I guess time will tell how this second Edgie holds up. I would give it a buy- but only if the price were exceptionally good- say in the 20 dollar or less range.