CRKT Squid Collection, With A New Addition!

[@diceedc5035]

Apart from a SAK this was my first good EDC knife, gunmetal finish. Kinda made me want some more pocket knives. It has a special place in my heart.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

I feel the same way. I got into them early on as I was making this channel, so they stay relevant for me.

[@agoodun]

Very cool 😎

[@willm5375]

you need the holey one, and the green micarta with D2 😁 awesome collection! I have my first one coming to me finally.. it's a black wash one but I have wanted one of these for quite some time and just never pulled the trigger I hope I'm just as thrilled with it as I think I will be!

[@JTsKnifeLife]

They keep on releasing more and more variants, but bottom line is it's just a really good knife no matter which one you get. Hope you enjoy yours!

[@scottf.3808]

Nice collection of budget knives....Good stuff....

[@jesseb8769]

Diggin the collection! Thanks for sharing🤙🏼

[@willm5375]

on that note i like your copper one above all!

[@Gman1024]

Really dig that G10, I get it's good in the hand. Thanks for sharing, Love the Squid.

[@shipmate3577]

Squid is a fantastic knife. Probably my favorite

[@NelliG22]

Nice collection! I wish they'd release more versions of the Pilar like these.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

I sure bet they will.

[@mazebankofficial1644]

Idk if you’ve got one by now or not but on Smokey mountain knife works they’ve got a squid with D2 steel and a copper grenade pattern for 25$

[@kevink.2719]

Nice collection got to get one for myself 👍

[@neilfoster9517]

Love my new Assisted version and took the clip off right away. Try it without it’s much more comfortable

[@earlhaslam393]

Picked up two jade exclusives, my first squids. Not my last. Nice collection!

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Sweet, good score!

[@spyderg6509]

That’s cool I actually have a few myself I like them I like the he new jade issue but I workin an office I find myself carrying them several times a month it’s cool to see others have more too I’ve done 1 mod and I will prob pic up some more too. Cool vid bro

[@JTsKnifeLife]

You totally should! Really cool that you're modding them!

[@spyderg6509]

It’s so true these are so inexpensive that you can buy a few and go off on a collection I heat anodized my first one bronze with steel Hardware it looks decent I have 3 of same kind so I will prob heat an darker colors now I wanna pick up other scales like yours. Zach Stuff got me into modding bugouts we were talking a while back about the jade bugout project and I saw it the other day and it’s awesome I wasn’t sure what hardware he was going to go with he went black and I don’t think it could gotten any better it’s awesome bugout if you haven’t seen it yet. I have 3 of those with rogue scale and flytanium scales Cf TI micarta bugout are more expensive as we know then buying scales it get really expensive especially flytanium TI looks exactly like Metal Complexes but he went ti and all steel I went black hardware it’s just fun to do rather then to spend a lot of money on a knife all done and risk screwing up a high end knife so these knives and bugouts Arendt that expensive then I take my dremel and add sharpening Choil finger Choils cut out to get to liner and lock bars cuz some g10 scales are too smooth so I create grip and I’ve gotten good on adding gimping actually.but I bought a bunch of non logo copies I mean a lot like 15 lmao along time ago that I practice on But the grenade pattern bro looks bad ass I’m sorry u don’t have that one I will keep an eye out for it I have enough of those modding and sharpening is fun and actually therapeutic to me. One day I will get then uploaded I’m just practicing so I don’t get beat up by people and think they look like shit. You inspired me like Zach did now thanks for sharing your collection peace brother

[@johnruff7417]

I got the jade/D2 model to go with my M4 jade Manix2 and must say it’s a cool knife

[@JTsKnifeLife]

That Manix model is such a good looking one!

[@AndWhatISeeIsME]

I need a Squid. I don't have an excuse. It was a contender in the spring when my mom asked me for something to use while gardening and potting, but I ended up getting her a D2 Pilar.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Hahaha still a great choice!

[@mattharvey968]

Nice collection of squids!! I use mine as secondary carry in fifth pocket, definitely need to get more versions!

[@JTsKnifeLife]

They just keep releasing more and more!

[@mattharvey968]

@@JTsKnifeLife I really like to get them all but probably a lil hard to find without spending a lot of money, would like to start with the ones in 12c27n

[@willdix4407]

I do have the squid in stonewash/D2 from Blade HQ, it's a great little knife.

[@christinarussell2816]

Cool collection. Good video.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Thank you, I appreciate you watching it!

[@rickkerans8485]

Of the ones you showed I like the newest version the best. Probably because of the Jade G10 since nothing I own has Jade G10 scales. Interesting 5th pocket backup to a backup knife.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

That's a great spot for it, that 5th pocket l. 👍

[@braddah2009]

Nice collection! I just missed the D2 BHQ exclusive was hoping to score a couple for Christmas gifts

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Thanks man! I saw a few in Ebay at a somewhat acceptable markup. Around $50. Crappy to have to pay that much when they were only $35, but maybe still worth it.

[@randyf.9188]

You're catching up with your mini Grips!😄

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Slowly but surely hahaha

[@frozenpizza4]

The giveaway you did with the g10 squid was the first video I ever watched of yours. When I didn’t win I went out and bought one and it’s been a really good around the house beater for a while now

[@JTsKnifeLife]

That's awesome to hear, glad you got one and enjoyed it!

[@gmotionedc5412]

I got the bhq exclusive. First one. Wish it had bronze washers.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Me too, still works fine though.

[@loogplarn7442]

Awesome review I planned to purchase this knives soon👍

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Nice! It's a good one!

[@OLMmedic]

Just got the micarta blad hq version. Its really really nice

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Looks awesome. But they're dicks for releasing the new model preorders at the same time. I just can't get them all lol

[@spyderg6509]

I really like that copper one

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Definitely! Anything copper is usually great!

[@koblades9076]

You have any links to any of the custom scales besides flytanium? I recently copper plated the scale on my blackwash squid, love the way it came out.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Try wjtaylor72 on instagram. 👍

[@ratgerms138]

New micarta d2 one out

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

After watching your vid, I just might pick up a Squid. Ordered a Gust from Boker and it fills about the same spot in my pocket, but I get your collecting Squids. After your vid is over, I'll check my on-line dealer for his Squids. 👍

[@JTsKnifeLife]

That's great, do you like the Gust?

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

@@JTsKnifeLife :- It is currently in the mail. But I have a CRKT Pilar in one of my pockets right now, and I really like that little knife...more weight and confidence than one would expect in that size of a knife. Probably the same as you feel with the Squid.

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

The Gust came in...I love it. It is heavy for a smallish knife, but that was expected, and boy does it feel solid! Absolutely stone cold sturdy, makes you want to try it out in an extreme situation. If the Delica is your go to pocket knife, then the Gust is not for you, but if you tend to Medford style knives...then the Gust is perfect. The pivot pin came tightened down, but a turn with a hex bit and everything is A OK.

[@annaliesejohnson6429]

Where do you get scales that don't cost a small fortune?

[@alhussein4722]

Where was the crkt squid knives made?

[@corymerrigan2818]

I remember flaming that squid for you! I actually just got married and got all my groomsmen and ushers a black washed squid!

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Congrats Cory! Best wishes to the new couple!

[@KrankyYankyee]

Did you make the bronze one?

[@koga8100]

got the most recent exclusive, green micarta and d2

[@JTsKnifeLife]

That one looks great, congrats!

[@jasonbrown467]

not a single dislike, well done sir

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Thanks a lot!

[@anthonyhernandez1765]

Did ya see the squid 2?

[@williamhollar7844]

You don’t have assisted open one and bladehq has a new exclusive

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Yeah, not interested in either of those. I've actually started selling these off.

[@lenzielenski3276]

Mine has become my 5th pocket default.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Good spot for it!

[@KrankyYankyee]

Curious how he created a bronze

[@ntstick06]

I didn't get the wish list email and missed out on this one.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

That's a real bummer. Their email list is pretty terrible.

[@714SNF]

cool video, is it normal for these knives to be hard to flick open?

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Maybe a bit stiff at first but it shouldn't be a big issue.

[@automaticenforcer9051]

Would you say the regular squid knives are worth 30 ? They sell for about 30 in the uk

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Sure, I think so. They're well built and durable for how small they are.

[@automaticenforcer9051]

JT's Knife Life thank you for the reply I appreciate it.

[@ThePaPappy]

Dang, no Brass ! I see there is after market ones (scales) but $100 for a $30 knife ; Oy Vey !

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Yeah, they haven't dont a brass one yet. $100 seems a but excessive for it, even with crazy aftermarket prices.

[@ThePaPappy]

@@JTsKnifeLife I didn't search to deep on the web but the only place I saw brass scales was a site called tactical hardware, $99 and someone must like them because they were sold out ! Kinda like putting 4 grand worth of rims and tires on a beater car you found on Craigslist 😀

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Hahahaha yep, not the best investment.

[@SteveKluver]

But do you like to eat squid🦑? 😁

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Of course. Deep fried.

[@JadeSchafer]

I actually had the grid version and traded it to Twiggywolf on here and on IG.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

I saw one a bit ago for $100 bucks. Don't want it THAT much hahaha. Hopefully I can track one down though.

[@JadeSchafer]

@@JTsKnifeLife Damn that's crazy. Good luck.

[@pagesegovia2026]

Is this a good starter knife? Was thinking about getting it for my GF

[@JTsKnifeLife]

It's one of the best starter knife options out there. Inexpensive, durable, well built, and good looking. My wife's primary knife that she always has on her.

[@bumstudios8817]

I missplaced mine :( dang it

[@JTsKnifeLife]

It's definitely worth getting another!