CRKT CEO Compact/Flipper VS Thumb Studs - New Additions!

The popular carry friendly EDC by CRKT, the CEO get's some revisions/new options. Now in compact sizes with flipper deployment AND tip-up carry.
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[@waynegraham7608]

Im a buck 110 guy. Old school 100 years of proven performance. Have carried one everyday for maybe 5 years? I had an abdominal surgury and couldnt wear a belt untill recently so i stopped carrying on me everyday since a 110 and leather sheeth is way too much for a pocket let alone in sweats or basketball sh I saw this in cabelas. Figured I'd give it a try as an everyday light duty option that i wouldn't notice in my pocket. If I'm wearing my work pants actually doing work, I'll have my buck. Regular clothes running regular errands and I'll have the ceo with me probably the rest of my life. Perfect for all the little light duty things like opening kids' toys and cutting food, lol. Great videos guys.

[@beastiebunny]

I never could get comfortable with the thumb stud, so I got one of the first flipper versions. Great incognito travel blade.

[@youngrc212]

I don't have one, but the tip up flipper would be cool for office carry along with a pen. I like the idea that someone else had to call the flipper version the CFO.

[@jmmartin7766]

I absolutely love the CEO flippers. I would love to see you guys do another updated comparison (yeah, I know, ANOTHER one... But I'll watch, I promise!) with some of the "inspired" models (like the Buck Cavalier, which I also love) that have come out in response. 😁👍

[@mgrif737]

I have the flipper and the thumb stud…love them both. The flipper rocks. I actually like the tip down thumb stud for shirt pocket use. Somehow it works better than in the back pocket.

[@bubba92473]

Have heard much about these but have yet the pleasure of them. Thanks so much for checking them out.

[@Cid_1]

The CEO's & the Kwaiken's are great little gentlemen knives.

[@HollywoodTacticool]

the ceo was the first knife i remember that had so snappy thumbstud action. i have several versions, but missed out on the bladehq burgundy micarta. i definitely can't wait to check out the flippers esp the compact. i use the original tip down in my breast pocket, so tip down in this case is fine for me

[@mewithknives3481]

I have the original, modded it to be tip up carry, and I'm looking at the updated versions.

[@mjbartending]

Very good to see the same knives in different hands for sizing!

[@jasonbrown6686]

Would love to get a tip up carry thumbstud version . I always loved the clean lines of the original thumbstud version and feel like the flipper tab always threw that off .

[@AlexsKnivesSuch]

I have one

[@BobSmith-lf9ln]

She could have said gentle lady instead of gentle person... This lady is the reason why bread is $5 a loaf and eggs are $8 a carton.

[@timb4425]

I grabbed a CEO compact website exclusive version with S35VN with carbon fiber. Very nice variation of the knife.

[@BirdShotIV]

I would love one in the s35vn :) -Frankie

[@timb4425]

@@BirdShotIV I would definitely suggest taking a look at it. There was a 10-15% coupon code that I used making it right around $100. Great office carry.

[@richardmyracle6198]

I like the thumb stud tip down CEO for shirt pocket carry.

[@darenmcgovern4285]

I have been meaning to get one. This summer I am going to SMKW and I will check it out in hand and compare it to some other thin options.

[@kevink.2719]

I've always wanted one of these

[@drunkenp0t]

One of my favorite knives design

[@joshuastomberg3295]

Definitely the small flipper for me and I’ll wait for an upgraded version for sure thanks for another great review 🔪

[@BirdShotIV]

Thanks for watching!

[@josephwalford848]

Just picked up the ceo blackout flipper Such a nice knife!

[@joknowsky]

I love the thumb stud version more. I especially love the Blade HQ exclusive with CF scales and s35vn. I took the clip and butt end off of my flipper version and put it on my thumb stud one. Now it’s a thumb stud version with a tip up clip.

[@kenfaulkner5544]

I have the thumb stud with carbon fiber version. I wish I would have waited for the flipper because I find it hard to deploy as well. I only carry it when I have a shirt with a pocket as a back up for the back up. Best thing about it is so low key when figiting that No one freeks out.

[@ShadowWhippler]

Had the CEO Flipper for a while(sold it), you really have to pinch the handles close to the pivot to have it flip open, if you hold it from the center it flexes quite a bit and just jamms the detent ball into the hole and it wont open. So i think i would prefer the thumb stud version of this after all. Ques the new CRKT Stylus looks to be overall improved version of the flipper variant, having aluminum handles it wont have the flex.

[@Jr-Mz]

Never handled one, might pick one up soon. The CEO has always interested me since a few years ago just never had a chance to check one out.

[@JAMESGREGORYKULP1985]

I would prefer a flipper. I am a disabled person. And I have trouble opening knives. A thumb stud makes knives harder for me to open.

[@JacobFrodsham]

I have the white mircarta thumbstud version... That thing is so hard to open 😂 I would love a flipper version.

[@justSayKnow411]

Uhh nice spring knifes😮here in switzerland they are illegal..i bought today the crkt ceo flipper and i like it. Plus i also bought the lionsteele rok today xD my local knife shop had a good day😂 cool video thanks

[@2AEnthusiast]

I've been checking out UTX-70's. They're up to about $230+.

[@max18502]

flipper every time, the clip is defo an upgrade

[@BladeObssession]

Would be a good candidate for a front flipper

[@unclecow]

Great video guy’s video I’d definitely get the flipper

[@Knives101]

Great video Frankie and Bird. CRKT always has some good looking designs but they always use very budget materials and price them like they have the more premium materials. And when they do use more premium materials, they triple the price of the knife. Which doesn't add up. Plus, unfortunately their QC is always questionable.

[@c-mo313]

I’d buy one if it were able to cut that cardboard.

[@donc5220]

Iam not but my brother is just gave me a good gift idea sweet

[@mikem.3453]

Large Size and Flipper!!

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

Have you guys tried V Knives? They're based out of Frankies old area I think in Washington I unboxed the Olympian tonight and I think its going to be one of my new favorite hard use folders. It reminds me of the Emerson in construction but has its own design which used to be licensed under the fox knives brand, the knife also comes in a really nice box with cut out foam.

[@knate44]

I want to buy a sack full of them and then just keep them in storage in case a non-knife friend ever needs a gift. I think I'd probably want a flipper for the myself, but unless I know they are a lefty, I think the thumb stud version would be easier for non-knifey folks.

[@BirdShotIV]

I wouldn’t mind a sack of them either! -Frankie

[@knate44]

@@BirdShotIV update, acquired at least one (full sized flipper), and liking it quite a lot. Now to see if any of the websites give discounts for ordering in bulk lol

[@CoordinatedCarry]

Red October DEEP!!!

[@VincentKearney1967]

Flipper with S35VN do they have them ? Thnx for video

[@whammofammo7346]

They whip out.

[@carlstanland5333]

The flipper version could’ve been the CFO. Ah well.

[@jesustheyrealltaken]

You needed a G5 Metamorph and a Metamorph compact in your comparisions.

[@BirdShotIV]

Lol, Completely forgot that comparison 🤦‍♀️ -Frankie

[@Christopher33312]

Ok, pretty nice actually... If I was still in suit-and-tie-world, I'd have one... But... Now I can carry anything ANY size... So bigger, grippier and tactical (although I HATE using that word...) is my style nowadays 😜

[@Christopher33312]

That's an extra-tough cardboard you're hacking at... Not ALL cardboards are equal.

[@MrFomhor]

The CS Luzon?😜

[@pspadotto]

I want a flipper, either size, but not in 4116.

[@mattharvey968]

Would the Harnds Assassin be comparable?

[@user-xe6vf5jd7j]

Just get ganzo... Killer for the money...

[@knate44]

Weird question, is Bird a south paw or does he just use his left hand in many videos because he is the camera guy?

[@EDCandLace]

4116 will not have even close to the edge retention as even 7cr. The reason it's popular in kitchen wear is because it's soft, keep an edge hone on a honing steel will keep the edge going for a long time. In an EDC knife you will have very poor edge retention (like when 8cr13mov / aus8 will have NOTABLE better edge retention that says everything) HRC will be likely around 54-55. The good thing is 4116 is HIGHLY responsive to a ceramic hone and or stropping. I will say with the same cutting medium being used let's say card board. A well done 8cr is going to out cut a well done 4116 by 30% or more. The apex is going to roll over really easily but with a storp you will straighten it right back out very easily. 4116 is moreless a gummyworm steel. It's a excellent cooking knife steel because a steel hone will realign the apex over and over and over and over because the steels so soft. It's a very poor choice in a EDC knife steel, your going to have really poor edge retention but it will be quickly brought back with a couple passes on a strop. Honestly I would say well done 3cr would likely match it in edge retention lol. The only thing 4116 does well (other then it being hyper responsive to a hone and strop) is that it takes an extremely sticky fine edge, it will be gone even when you cut air with it but fresh off the stones it takes a nasty sharp edge, 14c takes a crazy sharp edge, 4116 with a clean apex feels easily stickier and sharper.

[@louiskoestner4337]

Had one for a brief time. Didn't work for me as an overall general use EDC. It is an attractive design though. Just not a keeper for me.

[@BirdShotIV]

It is for sure a love or hate design -Frankie

[@CoenBijpost]

I’ve got no issues with gentladies rocking gentleman’s knives. But let’s not with the “gentleperson” stuff…

[@BirdShotIV]

😬 😬 😆 😆

[@jasonbrown6686]

Hey

[@BirdShotIV]

3rd 🥉

[@bubbleman244]

Not my kind of knife, a little too stabby. That gray flipper compact is nice though..

[@LonestarTaoboy]

Makes a great Gentleman's steak knife.

[@gigaphonicon]

Flipper tab all day i hate thumb studs

[@carlito5552]

Yo

[@BirdShotIV]

2nd 🥈

[@pauldecou165]

Beware the CEO flipper. Slight pressure of the flipper thumb tab while in a pocket will bring the knife tip slightly out of protective handle. First day of use I stabbed my finger while simply reaching in my pocket to grab the knife. Others have also complained of this fault. I returned mine.

[@derekchapel2783]

Heeey!!!

[@BirdShotIV]

4th 🗑

[@paulmedrano440]

Heyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@BirdShotIV]

1st 🥇

[@robertkain7890]

Personally, I prefer flipper knives. But I don't speak for everyone.

[@savvysavage1857]

It’s not sexist. It’s perfectly ok for men to have their own things. Women just want the privilege of a woman, power of a man, and accountability of a child and if they don’t get all the above they use guilt and shame tactics and use language like “sexiest, misogyny, etc” I know you didn’t mean it like that it’s just a shame that our culture programs women to act like that.

[@Serovious]

It was wild that she said that

[@icarrymyrevolverinsingleac9564]

Is this knife ok for a birthing person 😐

[@BirdShotIV]

Yes! Lol 😝

[@homeofinventions]

Please cut things.