CRKT – Pilar

A small EDC wonder
Sometimes it doesn’t take much to make a really good knife.
With the Pilar, CRKT have created a design by Danish knife guru Jesper Voxnaes, which is really fistful behind the ears. Voxnaes is considered – quite rightly – one of the most important knifemakers in Europe and his designs for companies like CRKT, Viper or Spyderco have caused quite a stir in the past.

If you are looking for a good, compact and above all inexpensive knife for everyday use, the Pilar could be just the thing for you.

The matte stainless steel handle fits comfortably in the hand and – thanks to the finger recess placed at the base of the blade – allows for pleasant and precise handling of the knife. At the same time, the finger guard also serves as a so-called “Flipper Tap”, with which the Pilar can be opened with one hand. The frame lock closes securely and can be easily unlocked again with one hand.

The slightly modified Sheepfoot blade was provided with a hollow grind, which ensures that the Pilar cuts really well despite its robust blade thickness of 3.6mm.

When it comes to the choice of material, CRKT have opted for the tried and tested 8Cr13MoV steel, which ensures a very high resistance to rust and can be re-sharpened with simple means.

The best thing about the CRKT Pilar, in our opinion, is the price. What you get here for little money is really incredible. The great design by Jesper Voxnaes, the one-sided convertible pocket clip and the good build quality make the Pilar a real “bang for the buck”.