CJRB Feldspar - Is This the Best Budget Knife of All Time? - Overview and Review

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[@HamSammichApex]

I need one of these

[@artisancutleryknife]

Well dang, I don't think we could have asked for a better review of our Feldspar. Thank you so much, we're really glad to hear that you like the knife so much!

[@metal_complex]

I absolutely loved it! Thanks again for letting me check it out!

[@destro6971]

Hello Artisan! Wanted to let you know I just received your titanium pocket clip replacement for the (large) Feldspar today and it made a massive difference in how comfortable the knife is! The original was a hot spot front to back for me, but oh baby does the titanium one help fix all that. Really happy with the final setup on this guy. 🤘🏼😎

[@artisancutleryknife]

@@destro6971 Glad to hear that you're enjoying it, we thought that it would be a nice little upgrade to a lot of our CJRB line and I think that we really nailed the slight curve of the clip so it just sits really nice in the hand!

[@keats27]

Read the reviews. Was juuuust about to buy one...in the cart. But I do a lot of homework before I buy. 3 reviews on poor lockup to the point where it's dangerous.

[@artisancutleryknife]

@@keats27 As this model has gone through several small adjustment since its release we have done our best to prevent any lockup issues to the best of our abilities. And if that is an issue that comes up in your model please feel free to let us know because we are more than happy to replace the knife through our warranty department.

[@edceeznuts]

I've got the small version of the Feldspar and have been using it for the past couple weeks pretty extensively. Truly an excellent knife, and I agree with you that they do a nice job with their jade G-10. I highly recommend this knife.

[@flynnstone3580]

Up to date on your videos, do a lot of backpacking and bushcraft, looked at lots of knives, and got the jade large for hiking and the small brown non threatening one for EDC around home and town. Impressed with both.

[@javierortiz70]

Good review. Great knife for the cost. I got one a couple of days ago, and noticed that the clip screws are now flush/flattened, and one of the liners has been skeletonized. Really impressed with this knife.

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

Hey, MC. Good call. I think that sub $40 and 3.5", I have the Civivi Backlash at the 1 spot. For the sub $40 and 3", mini Feldspar has my #1 spot.

[@JoshStallings1]

I got this exact knife, love the jade. Dam can it cut. Love it. Had to cut through 100 ft of old tangled bared hose today, it was butter.

[@Mntoyaz]

I just received my CJRB Feldspar subsize in green from Amazon in one day. This is an incredible knife for the cost of $34.95. Quality and action is very nice. Centering is slightly off to the left on mine. D2 blade is very sharp. Thank you for recommending this knife. It will be a good addition to my small collection.

[@keredrellit3992]

i'm 3 years late but I finally got one. really bought it to try a cold dyeing method i came up with but the natural g10 on this thing is so gorgeous i just can't bring myself to dye it!

[@dkompolt1234]

I like how we have just collectively adopted the name "Ritter Hogue" for the *inhales...*: Doug Ritter RSK® MK1-G2 Love the lines on the Feldspar, I just wish it was in Sandvik steel or something.

[@Mortalcoil100]

Just got the feldspar. Love the shape of the blade... not "fat", not "narrow"... just right. The one dig I have against it is weight... 4 oz. I think they could easily slim 1 oz off the handle and trim it down to 3 oz.

[@basse9914]

Bought it partly due to this video. Awesome knife. It broke in after a few days and its buttery smooth

[@edgblades]

A truly great budget edc! Nails every thing I look for and prefer. Love the jade, too.

[@AlanSpringer2074]

I just got one today so I wanted to check out some videos on it. It’s really good so far.

[@normal1972]

I have the small in black and it is a great budget option. The ergos are fantastic except for the pocket clip. It is noticable, but I put a deep carry Kershaw clip on it and it is much better.

[@coobay978]

That's a sweet knife. After watching I'm going to blade hq and ordering one. I think it would look a little better if it had a wire type pocket clip.

[@Lemonhoko]

This is actually my next knife...just spotted them on Amazon...btw..you mentioned bearings...they boast ceramic bearings fyi...not bad for that price....another great review...thanks MC!

[@philhawley4445]

I have this exact knife and love it! I had planned on dying the G10 but haven’t yet. And being left handed I do appreciate the cut out on the left scale! I have to say this liner lock is super easy to actuate left handed. This one was a home run for me! I think it should be your new king of the budget knives 🗡!

[@lelandphill4408]

I have large hands, the small feldspar I have to manipulate my grip a little before deploying the blade. If I don’t parts of my hand restrict the flipping action . But when held properly it flicks effortlessly. The handle does fit nicely in my hands. ( my favorite handle so far is Manix 2.) thanks for the review Mc!

[@stevewalker6340]

Basically a TRM Atom you can actually buy

[@gregwilson5393]

I just purchased this knife. It's the best budget knife ever. Also the pocket clip screws are now counter sunk.

[@Red.Hot.Chili.Beans63]

I have one. It serves in my hard use group. It does well and I like it. Brown canvas and D2 on mine.

[@macstmanj3]

If you're bothered by the weight of the large, I carry the small almost daily. It's sub 3 oz, and the blade stock is still relatively beefy with a good balance of tip precision and strength.

[@nubbletv3822]

One of my favorites in my coll3ction, I have the blue Jean g10. Awesome action, great to play with and awesome blade shape.

[@jeffsmith6441]

I recently got the Centros and I've had to Crag for a while now. CJRB are well worth the money but that Feldspar just seems to knock it out of the park! Great job!

[@seannforce2690]

Great knife. Not sure about the larger size, but the small feldspar is pretty ungainly for left-handed users. Handed it to a LH knife buddy- he found it uncomfortable to deploy the thumb stud.

[@christopherlombardi4958]

I just got my small, blown away by the quality the squeezed out of a 35 dollar knife

[@JosephLedbetter]

This is a great review, lots of detail, I would say it helped me make my purchase of the blue one but I purchased it just now then found this video.

[@didureally985]

Great vid! Would you consider doing a vid on your favorite knives under 50? I am in that budget and I am interested to hear your opinions

[@metal_complex]

Coming soon 😁

[@JosephLedbetter]

It's now around $24 w/ a code on Amazon if interested. Promo code 401B9EC7 got it to around $24 w/ tax.

[@geraldkoth654]

Mine I got from Amazon does not have China on the blade, the model number/D2 is almost too small to read. I put an semi polished edge on the knife and it is a razor. I bought it for my tackle box.

[@crux85]

Found this knife on sale at a local store, asked the dude to hold on to it for half an hour, got out in the parking lot, watched this clip, am gonna go buy it now 😂. Thry have the blue and the brown. 🤔

[@ethandoest9426]

I just got one in green micarta. It is so nice for the price and feels great in the hand. The detent on mine is a bit stiff but it makes for a trusted deployment.

[@2adave]

Just ordered one. I enjoy my crag and look forward to the large one. Might take over for my rat 1.

[@MyKnifeJourney]

I got the both in jade. Each is just great. Very happy with them.

[@damyr]

Give it the Benchmade's axis lock and it would be just perfect.

[@davidh0159]

Pretty knife. Very nice value. And I think that Ser. C1912 actually means "Series 1912". That is actually the model number. Unless you just happen to get number 1912 of model 1912 :)

[@barkingspider2007]

Great Knife... Picked one up a week ago. Could improve on the lock bar by adding over travel. Thank you for the video.

[@andychapman11]

Great video. I got my small Feldspar from Amazon today. I had been looking to replace my 6-7 year old Kershaw Cryo. This is a great knife. Have you ever put butter on a Pop Tart? It's so friggin good. That good.

[@jefferys9593]

Love the centros , purchased one these from your recommendation. Got it in jade also.

[@Killlerbee]

I just bought this exact knife a few days ago. I love the Centros and wanted one a bit less stabby. 😂 I also chose this one because I plan on dying the scales. Great review MC thanks.

[@desertratedc9596]

Just ordered the carbon fiber AR-RPM9 version for $25 after discounts and additional reward points. I'll be interested to see how well it does compared to die of my other knives

[@user-wr6wo6vr8r]

I really wanted to get this knife until I discovered the CJRB Ria, I’d love to see a review and or comparison between it and this one so I can choose one to buy.

[@bigdavidcannon4]

I really enjoy the Feldspar but I still love my awesome Praxis knives. Thanks

[@dtomknivesandgear6635]

Just got one of these and am doing a review soon. I agree best knife for the money right now in my opinion. Pond green? Thats a first...🤣🤣🤣 Thanks MC for yet another awesome video.

[@jerryweatherman7468]

How much was it ?

[@dtomknivesandgear6635]

@@jerryweatherman7468 These are only $35 and they feel like they should be way more. Great knives.

[@bobgilmer]

It is a beautiful thing

[@luissimmouno]

The handle on the PM2, looks like it should glow in the dark.

[@gammawolf2000]

just picked one up from wal mart in Canada for 17 bucks!!

[@DownHillgamer]

Ohhhh I’m about to order the small one, along with the praxis

[@ryanclark823]

Just ordered one... Yes, I'm late to the game. Let's hope it lives up to the hype still ☺️

[@meatman666]

Did it live up to the hype? I got mine about 10 months ago and love it.

[@emersonkk33]

So, I wasn't sure after watching...did you like this knife? LOL I bought my Feldspar, in the blue/grey scales, at the end of May and instantly loved it. I do want that new Micarta version.

[@pateralus9]

This exact knife is on Amazon for only $23 right now with code "40YCK4R2", which is a ridiculously great price for this! Just ordered one. Anyone interested in this knife, now's the time! Not sure how long the code will last! This will be my first ever CJRB/Artisan Knife, & I'm looking forward to trying it! 😃

[@stevelink3]

Excellent review and recommendation of this Feldspar EDC! On my sample, I find that I fully deploy it only approximately 3 of of 10 times. Short of returning it, is there something I can do to improve that, such as light oil (i.e., Fluid Film) at the pivot, or will it simply "break in" with use? Thank you!

[@JOB1925pk]

I like the brown version

[@TotalDbag24]

In fairness. Compared to a lot of the billboard blades out there, that's pretty clean. Not civivi clean, but still pretty good.

[@lukenewc]

I've got this in S35vn and I love it!

[@_MiMo_]

Ordered! Having it fully modded first!

[@rickkerans8485]

It is definitely a knife I have had my eye on don't know why I haven't pulled the trigger on it yet.

[@patrickvanovermeeren4513]

Hitting it out the ballpark....great value knives!👍😎

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

I have the same knife except my detent is very strong. I'm going to take mine apart & try to unspring the lock bar a little. Other than that, it's a great knife. I actually carry the Agave in jade, just because I can deploy it reliably first time every time. The Feldspar detent was so strong, it pulled the skin from under my thumbnail first time I tried to deploy it. I have to kick the blade out at a 45° to get it to come out. Forget trying reverse flick on mine.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

I'm sitting here flicking the blade open & closed, and the detent is getting better. Maybe I just need to mess with it some more, wear in that detent.

[@michaelkenyon3372]

After I got my Ria, not in the jade, I feel like I need to get another. I think I'll be a swell mate and get this for my left handed friend. From the amazon link, of course.

[@esvegateban]

I'm always surprised at people's inability to tell brass, bronze and copper apart; they're quite distinct colors. This ring is most likely brass-colored aluminum (not because of the color, but because other knives from the brand have different ring colors). New to knives here, always been a Swiss multi-tool-knife guy (sold or gave away all mine but a Victorinox Trailmaster that has been with me since 2005ish), and after some quick research and questions on Reddit, decided on this very. Ordered mine before I saw your review; it only adds up. This will be my third after an engraved Buck that has play on the pivots so never use it, and an Opinel 8 that never really gelled with. High hopes (hasn't arrived)! Color is jade, as in the gemstone, not even close to emerald. Great review!

[@mikecipriani7792]

Just got this very knife today, but I can't get it to flip open, very tight. Any suggestions short of sending it back or taking it apart? Thanks

[@FrankBishop]

So weird the both sizes are within $1 in price on Amazon. I am torn, lol.

[@bullyakker]

$36.99 and 20% off that on the amazonian site currently... just ordered 2 more =X

[@jackdillon4467]

Great review! I have one coming!

[@pugchronicals1374]

I have two of these,decent for the money. But for that price, jimping should be on the spine and the liner lock. Plus should have a flipper tab..This was not an objective review, reviewer seemed to sugar coat his comments..

[@vinnymac831]

Been watching everyones reviews an now Got one on the way!

[@anthoafo9396]

La couleur Jade, c'est vraiment magnifique ❤️

[@joshedward420]

Amazon doesn't send it with an xtra to screw😪

[@61hink]

Just bought one of these on Amazon for $28.79. Crazy, right?

[@Louidje]

Everything is great about this knife. BUT : Those CJRB pocket clips are a bit of a nightmare. They snag ALL THE TIME and bend. I really need to replace those.

[@aronboersma4166]

I have 3 CJRB knives, Small and large Felspar and a Crag. Love them, but the pocket clips SUCK!! They all have caught on chairs and bent. Civivi clips fit, FYI!

[@jimmyross1672]

lol yeah and the golden looking bushing thing is half the reason why i bought it lol it looks beautiful to me

[@romanlopina5120]

What do you think of the s35vn version? Do you think 75$ is fair? Loved the video and I am totally interested.

[@metal_complex]

It's very fair. Ive got a $600 knife in S35VN (though it's usually a steel found on knives between $100 and $200)

[@romanlopina5120]

@@metal_complex thanks for the feedback. I'm very happy to see your still going strong. do you think you will do a review on the Tigris by them that is coming out soon? looks like its going to be a beast!

[@ryanlianko2752]

very nice knife... too bad its hard to find here in the Philippines..

[@JJ-lu6mg]

The Feldspar does have a much better looking natural G10 than the ones on the PM2 you have...

[@kylelindberg7771]

the praxis looks a little too chunky to be a convenient edc.

[@davidmarshall7752]

'Moonstone' green.

[@mickkeim4142]

Yep the mini is awesome. Crazy...lol

[@fourbanger83]

Wow. Never heard the guy gush on about a knife quite like this before. I guess it's a good knife, huh?

[@blvckvv999]

Pretty good knife here but Ontario Rat D2 still budget king

[@ericartman0]

So do you like it? ROFL. Ordering one this morning.

[@ericartman0]

Got it, it is everything you said it was thanks!

[@Averitt13]

Feldspar or Centros?

[@lucasvazquez7631]

It exist the micarta version in blade hq, therefore, there is no other acceptable version for me.

[@cyclepath78]

So you’re saying you like it? Lol, gotta get one now.

[@imiszasz2442]

i don't like thumbstuds. they should make a flipper version of it

[@libbya2]

I have a centros and both types of Feldspar, so far I find the quality of CJRB to be lacking way behind Civivi and even Ontario in the RAT knives. Great design, bad quality. Large amount of blade play, centering is all over the place on all 3 of them.

[@Stahlwerk88]

Check that your pivots aren’t coming loose. I have a Centros and a Crag that come loose rather quickly, inducing a lot of blade play and throwing the centering to the show side on both of them. A torx t8 bit and a drop of Loctite might change your opinion. (I also have the Mangrove, weird looking creature but it’s like it was made by a different company, it feels so much nicer and of much higher quality than the other two. It is on par with my three Civivis, which are otherwise definitely a step above in quality and refinement but also just a bit more expensive.)

[@michaelstevenson1735]

Interesting. I have a small with no play whatsoever and perfect centering. Action is pretty amazing.

[@bfboobie]

Some dangerous design flaw(s) with this Feldspar, at least the large version. Result in accidental slicing wounds. Myself and several other reviews I've read online. It is more prone to snagging and coming open in your pocket than any other folder I've tried. Either the blade tip is too close and exposed to the edge of the frame, or the thumb stud is too big and sharp edged. Sliced my foot open when putting on my pants when it was pocketed. Others have had their hands sliced in their pockets. Otherwise the build quality is nice.

[@gavinmiller1998]

How about our your knife in your pants AFTER you put them on? Might be an easier fix than trying to get a manufacturer to recall a fan favorite knife. I mean you would be much more likely to cut yourself with a flipper tab catching than the thumb stud and people carry those knives all the time. I’m sure they weren’t expecting people to struggle putting pants on with knives in their pockets 💀 negligence does not equal design flaw

[@bfboobie]

@@gavinmiller1998 The poor quality control on the thumb stud is a commonly reported issue. It affects mine, with the stud being sharp edged and catchy. The action is a bit too springy and unpredictable as well. This is the only knife out of many that I own that will sit in a drawer and collect dust due to the weird deployment action. It's too fast and too slow at different times during the same opening or closing swing. Possibly a tension issue. It's a nice looking knife but no thanks.

[@gavinmiller1998]

@@bfboobie I have to say I don’t own one myself, but would you of cut yourself if you didn’t put on pants that had the knife already in it 💀 my go to carry knife is the manticore S or any of the CRKT minimalists. But as someone that’s been pretty severely injured by negligent handling that’s all this situation seemed like to me 🤷🏽‍♂️ forgive me if my assessment is wrong. I mean what do I know I’m just some random guy on the internet 💀

[@gavinmiller1998]

@@bfboobie I have to say I don’t own one myself, but would you of cut yourself if you didn’t put on pants that had the knife already in it 💀 my go to carry knife is the manticore S or any of the CRKT minimalists. But as someone that’s been pretty severely injured by negligent handling that’s all this situation seemed like to me 🤷🏽‍♂️ forgive me if my assessment is wrong. I mean what do I know I’m just some random guy on the internet 💀

[@barbar7746]

It looks like the Chinese can offer much better knives than USA for the price. Benchmade, Spyderco are good knives but way too much expensive.

[@pauldsingleton]

Best anything with that thumbstud? Not so much! :)

[@CLUBNWR]

The 🌈 knife

[@jimmyross1672]

i love how you can switch the clip to either side lol im left handed but i use me right hand for everything lol

[@chrisjaskulski8613]

I'm commenting before watching, solely based on the clickbait title... and I trust your taste in knives and perception of quality... bit HOW THE HECK could this possibly be better than a Praxis?!?!?!

[@dogdrawz1765]

The CJRB is the better looking booger.

[@eriksaari4430]

why does china love you so much? in europe cheapest price seems to be 55eur

[@jimmyross1672]

yeah this is my first knife and yeah im poor so i did allot of reserch to pick the best knife for the price lol so yeah im so happy with this purches

[@jimmyross1672]

im very picky when it come to knives i like

[@jimmyross1672]

lol i love the color of this knife lol and mine should be here anytime now lol USPS should be dropping it off within 4 hours from now or sooner lol man im so excited its my first knife lol i have really small hands so i wanted the smaller one but they wanted like 6 dollars more and im poor so i couldnt get the smaller one lol but yeah i love the color of this knife allot so thanks for making this video

[@jimmyross1672]

lol i got tiny hands so the finger placement is good for me lol

[@jimmyross1672]

lol when i was a kid we use to carry big old BUCK 110 knifes and there heavvy compared to these knifes lol