You just taught me how not to beat up my thumb opening the squid. Man it's that easy to flick, who knew?
@rfern2633 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. I got mine for under $20 and it is a great EDC.
@xx05jurtos3 ай бұрын
I usually like niche/expensive knives but I recently picked this up and love it. Action is great and it’s a steal for the price. It absolutely punches above its weight class.
@hectorramirez59733 жыл бұрын
Thanks for some great reviews on knives Wes. Appreciate the level of detail, specially your "why to buy and not to buy" section; right on the money. Your vids have helped me make better purchases, plus learned a bunch of cool knive details. I do carry a CRKT squid black stonewashed version just like the one in your review. Awsome EDC option for me. Smooth roll-opening and I can normally flick it, even with the teflon washers. As you correctly mentioned it packs a bigger punch for its size. In my opinion due to its unique handle shape for my small to medium hands. It maybe a trivial thing but in my opinion this little knife has one of the best "locking sounds" of all the knives in my rotation! Can't explain it any better, but I like it very much. My version has a good detent not weak at all. I've enjoyed the squid even further since I added a small laynard, which I saw in a different video, allowing me to put my pinky through, giving me great additional purchase on heavier cuts. Only negative comment I can make about the squid is that closed, the tip of the clip is almost at the same level of the fairly big thumb studs and at times they catch the seam of my pocket when putting it away. I have to use both hands to position it and put it away in my pocket. But a minor issue I can live with. Thanks again and kudos for your effort!!
@ThePocketPerspective3 жыл бұрын
Hector, Thanks! I’m glad you are enjoying the reviews. Trying to get better with every video. Lots more content planned.
@TheGrenadier973 жыл бұрын
Guess i'll talk this one when I want something smaller and lighter. Thanks for the review, subbed.
@stevem8633 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Ordered this just because I needed something small to open boxes in work. Glad to see it gets some love.
@ThePocketPerspective3 жыл бұрын
I hope you enjoy it!
@CadillacDriver3 жыл бұрын
Just picked up one today. Absolutely awesome for it's size. Like my Large Batum's baby brother. Such a cool wee knife, rock solid and excellent stone wash.
@matts.40953 жыл бұрын
I just got this knife yesterday, i really like it, i was going around my house finding things to cut, and it keep surprising me on how well it cuts, i wear a size large gloves, took some time to get use to on how to open, but once i did it has a very satisfying snap when opens, it surprisingly feels good in hand, i cut a thick cardboard box and it slide right through without losing grip in hand, it is a good fidget open and close knife i must of opened over 500 times yesterday, when i jolt the blade forward or quick jolt down to up and forward to back the blade does not open for me, i can get my 3.8" crkt m21 to open this way and some of my other knives but not on this one, today is day 2 and this is the knife i keep grabbing, its the best $25 i've spent.
@durango88823 жыл бұрын
Should buy it! Great little knife👍🏻
@davidlogan7709 Жыл бұрын
Just got my Squid for Xmas. Currently going through the "break-in" period, but I love that it can ride around in my fifth pocket.
@NedKnives3 жыл бұрын
I grabbed the Blade HQ D2 version of the Squid. I like the G10 cause it makes it a bit more grippy and slightly lighter. Also it comes with bronze washers which is nice. To customize it a bit I added one bead also made from G-10 to increase the handle purchase a little bit.
@triplexcomplex3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. I just ordered one on amazon for 15 dollars!
@alexanderweaver48383 жыл бұрын
I bought my CRKT Squid from Amazon for under 20 bucks. I've been ordering smaller knives to complement my larger tactical knives. Carrying a tactical knife can get you in trouble these days as most of them are beyond the 3.5 inch limit. Anyway, I love this CRKT Squid and it's become one of my EDC knives along with the Gerber Ayako, a Gerber 1.75 inch blade incorporated into a money clip and a Gerber Mini Paraframe. My one complaint about the Squid is the slippery side opposite the pocket clip. It's so smooth I have to take care I don't slice myself closing it with the one hand motion as it will slip position in my palm. I love the size, profile and that I can open and close it with my right hand (left hand nearly impossible, can open it but cannot close it). Mine does not "flick" open like yours but it is almost out of the box; however, it's not an issue.
@kn1fe_add1ct513 жыл бұрын
I like that you brought up the break in on these types of knives and lock stick. My Razzlecliffe was like that but it's great now.just a couple adjustments and breaking in.
@ax85114 Жыл бұрын
I have spydercos, benchmades, gerbers, vics etc but I find myself carrying this exclusively. It's not necessarily better than the others but it has 2 huge qualities: 1. It's super easy to get it razor blade sharp 2.i it's dependable
@bradholmes42 жыл бұрын
Just bought my first one. I got the new squid 2 the limited one with the green micarta. also ordered a spear blade minimalist. They are both great! mines quite a bit different from this one that's why i came here just to compare a bit but its awesome and worth the $
@briang808 Жыл бұрын
Ohhhh you got the fancy one 🧐. Great choice I’m sure you won’t regret it. I started with one squid and now I have about 10. Don’t know why but 🤷🏻♂️
@josephwillis665 Жыл бұрын
Good review thank you. I only have one so far but I am becoming a fan. I may purchase a couple others. My only one was purchased from blade HQ.
@Jacks_Raging_Bile_Duct3 жыл бұрын
when i got mine, it was absolutely razor sharp out of the box. i even shaved my face with it a little bit and took stubble off. but i heard they were honed by hand, so maybe it differs from knife to knife depending on the guy who honed it. -edited for spelling
@lulul3 жыл бұрын
this unusual design is just wonderfull and the squid name fits its shape very well.. great review!
@ltk1083 жыл бұрын
crkt squid!! best edc knife!!
@CadillacDriver3 жыл бұрын
Best? One of, but not *the* best.
@TheGoProDad3 жыл бұрын
Tried to buy this, saw it recommended in another video. Got all the way to cashout....realized it's only sold in the US :( Seems like an amazing EDC
@gonzalomcordovez3 жыл бұрын
Awesome bro. you totally gotta do the Pilar too :)
@ThePocketPerspective3 жыл бұрын
Will do!
@snerpletiger87613 жыл бұрын
god bless you sir
@mattharvey9683 жыл бұрын
got my squid under 20bucks on amazon. and constantly fidget with it. good lil knife.
@TomatenDKАй бұрын
Just got mine today. But its VERY hard to flick open :( Can I just loosen the screw a little, or ?
@essaalansari95083 жыл бұрын
Loved the should and shouldn’t
@joqc64053 жыл бұрын
Really nice video!!
@Randy830918 күн бұрын
Can you replace the Teflon washer?
@STUFFWEDO3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very useful review.
@anthonyjordanmoviesandmore24702 ай бұрын
I just picked one up today I'm not having that opening issue yours is
@mikezelenko41662 жыл бұрын
Great review
@TurdFergusson3183 жыл бұрын
I love my Squid. Don’t have to worry about loosing it (like I do with some of my other knives), it’s sturdy, well built, very easy to sharpen, holds a good edge.
@southpark53282 жыл бұрын
By pocket clip why are there those three divets engraved in the metal? I am trying to find an answer as to what the purpose of that is if anyone can help.
@Nerdzombiedisco Жыл бұрын
I think it has a fatal flaw in the frame lock-up. I've had mine open up cliped in pocket. It is a dangerous little sucker. I don't trust it.
@frankinstein6456 Жыл бұрын
Whether you tell me if I should or shouldn’t lol , (( IM BUYING IT DEFINITELY!! ))
@GarethTutten3 жыл бұрын
i have one very important question... I recently got one for my birthday, and it is next to impossible to open with my thumb, how tf are you able to open it so easily?
@chrisj.91293 жыл бұрын
he broke it in by moving blade 200-300 times a day
@GarethTutten3 жыл бұрын
@@chrisj.9129 yea started to break in a couple weeks ago
@SK11S.273 жыл бұрын
Digging the 🦈 shirt
@DansEarway2 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏
@ckgonzales67433 жыл бұрын
I got a squid for around the house stuff and opening packages. It is fuller than my butter knives. I have no idea how to make it sharper. Ugh. It’s basically useless to me although I have learn to one hand open/close so I guess it’s a good fidget toy.
@ckgonzales67433 жыл бұрын
Duller (won’t let me edit my typo)
@ManyGods3 жыл бұрын
The 8CR13MOV steel is horrible on the squid , Spyderco 8CR13MOV cuts like 440C....get the D2 version of the squid because the 8CR13MOV steel sucks , horrible edge retention
@ThePocketPerspective3 жыл бұрын
No argument there, but it is a $25 knife, and for that price expectations aren’t high.
@practicalguy9733 жыл бұрын
D2 will rust and chip and you need D2 capalble sharpening tools.
@wyattmartin61672 жыл бұрын
I have a benchmade bugout and I like the squid better
@714SNF3 жыл бұрын
thx for the video! i just received this knife and it's really stiff to open or flick. Is this normal?
@ThePocketPerspective3 жыл бұрын
No, pivot probably needs adjusted and or some breakin. Might have to disassemble, clean, and lube.
@mexicanguy23233 жыл бұрын
Found one outside my house
@hooligan6a10 ай бұрын
I like the design but I don’t buy knives made in China.