Sure, lots of small EDC knives can handle utility tasks, but few are actually built for the job. You usually have to trade heavy-duty heft for a smaller size and weight. And with a thin and slim blade, you might not have the confidence to tackle larger tasks. The innovative new Ripsnort from CRKT approaches this problem in a different way. It’s a fresh take on a small everyday carry utility blade. Fitting that it’s made by Philip Booth, who won last year’s Blade Show Most Innovative Design Award.
The Ripsnort features an impressive cleaver-style blade that’s perfect for utility tasks. Its sharp 8Cr13MoV stainless blade steel is also easy and simple to maintain. A solid liner lock should give you confidence that the knife won’t fail on you when the going gets tough. Plus, the easy flipper opening makes it a cinch to open the knife with a single hand. That flipper also doubles as a large guard keeping your hand out of your own blade during rough use.
But even though it has an impressive look, the Ripsnort is still a small EDC knife. The blade measures a modest 2.831″ inches, and the knife is less than 7″ in length when open. And at 6 ounces, it won’t be a undue burden in your pockets either.
With the Ripsnort, you can stop wondering whether your EDC blade can handle the task at hand. Pick one up and see for yourself at the link below.
