Everyday Carry

CRKT Goken

Authored by:
Bernard Capulong
CRKT Goken

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When it comes to gear, good design results from experience and hard use in the real world. Sometimes it comes from learning from the past. In any of the popular tactical knives from former military and martial artist James Williams, you can see elements of both. His new folding knife, the CRKT Goken, brings decades of experience in the field and CRKT's latest innovation to a traditional Japanese design.

One look at the Goken's Japanese-style modified tanto blade should be enough to tell you this isn't like most tactical knives. The blade shape and 3.7” length lend to precise slicing and penetration in a manageable EDC-friendly size. And because it's a tactical folder, it deploys quickly via a flipper tab, and locks up securely with a liner lock. The black G10 scales offer a solid grip even in wet and messy conditions while also keeping the weight of the knife down to just 4.2 ounces. A two-way, deep-carry pocket clip lets you carry discreetly in your preferred pocket configuration for easy EDC.

While the Goken brings many of the same qualities that made other James Williams designs popular, its standout feature this time around is CRKT's new Field Strip technology. It's important to keep your tools maintained well, especially if it's something you'll rely on in an emergency. The Goken disassembles for easy cleaning in the field with no other tools necessary. You can complete your tactical EDC with this unique knife at the link below.

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Bernard Capulong

Founder and Editor-in-Chief


About the Author
Bernard Capulong is an everyday carry (EDC) gear expert, entrepreneur, all-around nerd, and the founder and editor-in-chief of EverydayCarry.com—the largest online community for EDC gear enthusiasts. Since founding Everyday Carry in 2009, he’s built over a decade of experience in the industry, reviewing and highlighting brands and products, including pocket knives, flashlights, wallets, watches, bags, pens, and much more.

Bernard is known for bringing everyday carry out of obscurity and into the mainstream, having been published or featured in various publications such as GQ, TIME Magazine, The New York Times, VICE, HYPEBEAST, Outside, and many others. He has also played a part in curating, designing, and developing digital and physical products, resulting in successful crowdfunding projects or limited edition collaboration products with established softgoods brands. He stays on the pulse of the EDC industry by attending trade shows, participating in online interest communities, and actively engaging with fellow gear enthusiasts on social media.

In addition to being the editor-in-chief and main social media personality for EverydayCarry.com, Bernard is an avid gearhead and collector in general. His personal collections span technical bags, fountain pens, digital cameras, retro gaming hardware, personal hi-fi audio gear, and mechanical wristwatches, to name a few. Bernard Capulong is a prominent figure and trusted authority in the everyday carry industry with a career dedicated to helping people discover this hobby and stay prepared with quality gear.

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