CRKT Provoke Folding Knife with Kinematic: Morphing Karambit, D2 Plain Edge Blade, Aluminum Handle, Pocket Clip, 4040

First - I am an Emerson snob, and have been debating buying one of his Karambits for a few years now...but I hate, hate, hate that "wave" feature, which I was fortunate to not have forced on me for the first few I bought. I never thought I would buy an EDC knife that wasn't an Emerson, but someone told me about the Caswell-designed CRKT Provoke. I did some checking on it, and BOOM, ordered within minutes.Second - the CRKT Provoke. This thing is everything it's advertised to be. It is a self-defense tool first and foremost. The blade is extremely sharp, and deploying it will likely cause you to "need to smoke a cigarette afterwards" (as one online reviewer noted)...it's that good. With a little practice (as in 20-30 reps per hand), you'll have this thing snapping to its "I mean business zone" with alacrity, and you won't want to carry anything else as a defensive bladed tool. Yes, it's wide. Yes, it's heavier than most "pocket" knives, but that's not what this thing is about. It's about safety and lethality in one package. You'll get used to the 6.1oz weight in a day. You can withdraw from your pocket (or other primary carry position) with it in its non-lethal tool mode and use it for pressure-point or punching techniques; then change instantaneously to "Mr. Nasty" in a split second.I will likely purchase at least one more of the colored versions (first one I purchased is the black TiN non-serrated version). That will be a first in 40 years of buying combat folders for me. That's how much I like this thing. Razor sharp, flawless function, masterful execution. It's exactly what it says it is. If you want the best non-firearm pocket defense tool, I highly recommend this one.About the only thing I would wish for is a left-hand carry version, so I can draw my firearm with my right hand, and deploy the Provoke with my support hand. It's not particularly well-suited for left-hand carry unless you're wearing LE gear and have a place to clip it to, or if you're willing to give up some deployment speed and carry it blade-side up in your left front pocket...that minor "aside", whenever I go out, it's in my right front pocket, deep carry (practically invisible), and deploys itself upon drawing from my pocket.BUY THIS. You won't be disappointed.

The media could not be loaded. I have a few Karambit knives: Fox 479 Carbon Fiber Karambit, Emerson Knives Super Karambit, Masalong Pterodactyl and this knife.The advantage of a fixed blade is the speed of having the blade ready to go. However the major advantage of a folding Karambit is the ability to use it for submission maneuvers, as well as the obvious.In the closed position, this can serve as an impact weapon such as a Kubotan. There are a few methods of deploying the knife after some experiments with it, for me:1) Pushing down in the blade mechanism opens it as a user draws it2) Strongly executing a chopping motion in the ice pick method3) Drawing from the holster in the backwards motion, which is the opposite of drawing an Emerson Wave Karambit.There are four Pivots/joints that make this knife morph from one form to another. In the folded position the user is safe from a cut.It is easier to do a two handed folding of the knife. However I have figured a way to close this one handed. I hold it blade up, and using my thumb, I unlock the mechanism to free the lock. While letting gravity do the work, the blade will start to fold and I guide the mechanism the rest of the way. It takes practice.The grip is aluminum and the blade is a flat black D2 blade.The whole blade and handle are coated with a black titanium component of paint that is matte finished.The belt clip is not reversible from what I can tell. Pressing on the end of the clip the hook opens enough to mount it into a pocket.Action, so far, has been reliable and smooth.This is a unusual and unique design.UpdateAfter 24 hours of testing, the elbow joint locked up. Since I bought it used, I didn’t try to get warranty work. I ordered another one again. They have a lifetime warranty under the original owner.

I have several krambits.I like the opening mechanism on this one. It stays locked well. It stays closed without flipping open randomly. It feels secure in your hand and has a nice grip.It does feel slightly wide when closed but overall it’s a quality product that I would purchase again.

BUT be careful it will open in your pocket…. ruined 3 pants in past year and half

My Father wanted this knife. He is 82 years old and loves tools, knives, and survivor stuff. I ordered this for him and something was off, so we mailed it back. It got lost in the mail, which broke my fathers heart because he wanted a replacement. I contacted the CRKT customer service, we waited an extra 2 weeks to see if they ever got the old knife in hopes to recieve a replacement one. I dont know what happened to the old knife, but they sent my father a new knife ANYWAY. My dad was so happy and thankful. He LOVES this knife. He uses it daily, hes in charge of cutting down boxes for recycling. He enjoys the knife, keeps its clean, and at his station regularly.CRKT did not have to do this, but they took the loss and did so anyway. They've made an old Vietnam Vet happy. He doesnt ask for much and he got more than expected.Thanks CRKT team. We really appreciate what you've done.Not for me, but for my dad.