CRKT CEO Folding Knife - Overview and Review

Full review of the CRKT CEO.
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[@CopyNPasteComments]

Wait this isn’t a video from 2 years ago? Had to do a double take

[@caopao]

He is not racing to be first, but he might be dragging to be last.

[@michaelmechex]

The CEO. Just barely good enough to cut it, but excellent at backstabbing.

[@mr.painfultruth2771]

I like what ya did there...bravo

[@paradoxworkshop4659]

Is the COO a scalpel?

[@Errcyco]

lol

[@davidhalbleib5040]

I bought one of those from Bladehq when they had the copper liner with green micarta and blackwash D2. I thought it looked pretty cool you are spot on with the liner lock being a little annoying to disengage but I like it anyway. It sits in my suit coat so nicely. Just a handy little knife. I still want that AD20.5 though. 🙂

[@mr.painfultruth2771]

The CRKT Crossbones has the exact same issue. They say its a function of it being new, and that with more use...its loosens up

[@davidhalbleib5040]

@@mr.painfultruth2771 Awesome 👍 Thank you. Good to know 👍

[@Errcyco]

I know all the models and specs but have never actually held one weirdly.. I always imagine them thick and round like a cigar.. am I right or are they thinner than I’m thinking? I’d want the tumbstub og one.. what’s the point if it has a flipper? Not many pens have a metal flipper.

[@davidhalbleib5040]

@@Errcyco the CRKT CEO is quite a bit smaller than a cigar unless you're thinking the smaller Swisher Sweets small cigars. I would compare it in size to a regular fine point Sharpie pen in thickness. They are really not too big. Cool design though.

[@Mike-mi3yw]

I think this is a really cool knife. If they smooth out those edges and do a mid grade version I’d definitely be interested

[@WilliamWallis]

Use mine every day to open my mail. Perfect tool for the job.

[@fatezblossom]

I actually just bought one it's actually a very good knife I got smaller hands for a guy so this size is great I work in retail right now while I'm in college and it's so small that it fits anywhere very conveniently and it works great for everyday use like he says in the video great for boxes or tape or cutting plastic wrap on pallets it's the definition of a quick simple useful knife

[@charlesperry1051]

I have one and have carried it frequently for over a year. I am a research engineer and it is a great office/lab knife. It is great for cutting electrical tape and zip ties. Works fine opening boxes and envelopes. Heavy use? No. Not enough handle for grip.

[@Errcyco]

I find these thin drop points hard to use any real amount of the blade on any one thing naturally. Anywhere I’d use this style, I’d prefer a sheepsfoot I think. That blade style just works fantastic for EDC tasks.

[@thechancellor842]

I carry this when in a suit. Fits perfect in the inner blazer pocket

[@bengoldstein26]

I personally love the one with the flipper tab,it is a little different to disengage the liner lock but works great in my suit

[@ryansmock2717]

I have a CRKT CEO, and I started to have lockup issues within a few months. Not really a fan of the tip down only clip, and the sharpness of the cutout where the thumbstud is.

[@leafywiggy4427]

Got a flipper version. Detent was strong when I got it. little oil and it snaps open easy and drops shut smooth and easy

[@MrBeefSlapper]

Was starting to think the knife had to be opened with two hands because it was impossible to open with one hand pressing my thumb on it so hard. Will try oil

[@HighCRI]

While it doesn’t appeal to me, I can see why some folks would like it. Aside from some people just preferring an ultra low-profile carry, there’s others that have something like hypersthesia where their senses are on overdrive and carrying big stuff drives them crazy. This is an okay option for folks in that situation.

[@jamesfair9751]

Yes they have the full size and mini both comes in s35vn with blue scales as well as a sold out version blade hq special with s35vn and black scales and there are also others in d2.

[@d.b.1176]

I got one because it's so slim. I don't have a problem getting my wallet or keys out when I'm carrying the CEO. I got mine sharp AF, it's just for cutting bad ppl if needed

[@lcect]

The CEO is a great office carry knife, but being just over 3" on the blade makes it illegal for a lot of people. They make a CEO Compact that would work if your blade limit is 3". The Buck Decatur goes the other way with a longer, 3.5" blade and an extra ounce of weight, making it a similar profile but more substantial knife. The Decatur is in 7Cr steel, however, which is a bit of a step down.

[@jakeganey7032]

Id love to see a really long one of these

[@briank.7937]

Agreed. 4 inch or 5 inch blade would be crazy.

[@XFS540]

They were on the right track making this into a tip-up flipper, but they should have made it with a tanto blade. It would have looked more evenly proportioned with the handle.

[@CKshouta]

CEO because it's a budget cutter

[@spdcrzy]

I have the Samior GP035 in M390, and it's actually even nicer than this, but it's an exposed framelock. I use it for one thing and one thing only, a thing for which it is PERFECT: as a letter opener.

[@48mastadon]

I've got the same. When I got mine it had bad lock stick. I notified Samior and without even asking for the defective knife, they sent me a new one which arrived the very next day. I question if the blade steel is M390, but damn, their customer service is amazing.

[@spdcrzy]

@@48mastadon Mine has lock stick too, but honestly I don't give a shit lol. I use it to open mail every single day. And yeah, I seriously doubt it's real M390, but the blade is razor sharp.

[@HeartMarksman]

I'm not sure if everyone has that one knife that's always nearby, and gets the job done. It's not your favorite knife, its not your EDC, it's not what you'd expect to be your most used knife. For me, that knife is the CEO. It lives in a kitchen drawer that's pretty much in the center of my house, and I use it for almost everything. I carry a UTX-85 as my edc sometimes I find that the CEO is up to every task even when my UTX isn't. It's pointyness is more useful than I ever would have expected. If anyone reading this is looking into getting one, I recommend getting the stainless over the D2. There are better D2 blades you can get for the same price or cheaper. For me, this knife gets dirty and gets a wipe down kinda often, so the stainless trait of the original is more practical than the edge retention of the D2.

[@pinkeye00]

It's "discrete" ... that's the point. Unfortunately you get a LITTLE user discomfort. love it though.

[@Mrknafguy]

I have one and don’t know what all the hype is all about with this. I never use or wear it. It’s a pain to open and feels like it will break at the slightest bend

[@chief5861]

Good news on the opening end, they acknowledged it and made a flipper version. I agree though, it feels kinda cheap.

[@pete6705]

I think CEOs use it to open up letters from their offshore banks

[@daprophessor4201]

It is a negligible weight difference. Is how I would say it. Love you MC

[@steventhomas5865]

Now for your next trick you can review the flipper version. It's the one I own so would be interested to hear what you say about the changes.

[@butthedd0233]

Great little knife. Mine rides perfectly in my pencil pocket.

[@jamesfair9751]

Well by god now if you can’t baton at least a 6 inch wide log with it what use is it

[@Baaddu]

Tip down for me, I've only been injured by tip up carry. Good review!

[@OreoDave]

This is a fantastic knife, for its purpose, with a flipper. Pound for pound my best knife.

[@mr.painfultruth2771]

Im waiting for the flipper version.. I like these slim designs, but I'm awful with thumb knobs

[@nathannettik455]

I hope you review the Griptilian soon!

[@williamanderson1464]

Mine doesnt have a thumb stud. I love it

[@LH_Vagrant]

I kinda like it, but I can't deal with single thumb studs. The asymmetry drives me insane. The general idea is pretty comparable to the Civivi Exarch--which I greatly prefer--although this one is definitely even more inconspicuous.

[@roybokelman4215]

Mini flipper in s35vn works

[@TannerWendellStewart]

The CEO is still one of my favorite knives…

[@mikehook2835]

Thanks for showing it to us

[@lordsithous4406]

I want a ceo... but longer blade.. id like this with about a 4- 4.5 inch blade.

[@johngrimes6078]

If they made this with a button lock, I'd buy 20 of them. Channel locks suck. Worse if you're left-handed.

[@ZinjaShike]

This was on the shortlist for me for a little bit, but ultimately went with a Spyderco Ikuchi instead. It's just a better knife with a similar footprint imo.

[@WildWestStacker]

I disliked this knife the second I received it in the mail. The “flick” button and I just don’t get along very well. I gave it to my son (teenager), and he says he likes it! Go figure. 😅

[@Lancealot3553]

Looooong overdue 😂 great knife, have the blackout version flipper great little knafe

[@TheBlackZodiacGhost]

Definitely prefer the Böker Kwaiken over this one. Love mine to bits :D

[@johnblackmon4005]

I love crkt ceo cute knife.

[@jamesomalley4556]

Nice gentleman's knife.

[@brentirwin10]

Did he leave Oscar Hammerstein out?

[@gimmesomesugar]

I'm no snob or big shot. I bought one of these on Amazon under another name for less than sixteen dollars and it's a fine knife at a bargain price. Be realistic and don't expect a 500.00 knife for this price. Being too critical is being stupid.

[@squidcultist0022]

So you bought a clone?

[@ogchefdave4204]

Yo

[@Charagrin]

I have one. The steel is easily equal to any dollar store knife you find. I collect knives, have dozens, of all blade types and steels. This one is literally impossible to sharpen, and can be marred with a butter knife. Its just kinda trash.

[@IrishBombSquad]

It’s a sock knife:)

[@rlhicks1]

The flipper version is much better for deployment.

[@timbucktoonotforyou.8442]

Shiny toothpick.

[@pcnorton]

Nice in non permissive offices as it is invisible.

[@arizonaranger1]

Looooooooooong over due…

[@robertbarker5802]

The flipper version is far better.