CRKT Tuna BladeHQ Exclusive Snap Review

Get up close and personal with the recently released BHQ exclusive Lucas Burnley-designed Tuna from CRKT made with S35VN steel in this hands-on review. Is it worth the heftier price to get an upgrade in materials and workmanship for this EDC classic? Tune in and then decide for yourself...

[@randomconsumerunboxing1608]

I’ve been considering getting this one! Could you did a break down video on it? 🙏🏻

[@MitchBollig]

I will do a takedown and reassemble vid since this is a definite keeper in my collection. As well, I wanted to know if the bearings were steel or ceramic for myself. That said, I am slow and methodical with my takedowns, so it will be replete with some extreme FFWD segments.

[@MitchBollig]

I have posted the take down and maintenance video. URL in the public comment.

[@naturallyhigh1]

i've been eyeballin this guy for a while. wondering if i should pull the trigger. i honestly really just like the blade shape.

[@MitchBollig]

I love Burnley designs, and I always knew I would get one if/when they upgraded the steel. Did I overpay? Yes. Did CRKT muck a couple things up? Yes. Did I have to tune/finish it to my liking? Yes. Am I glad I got one of my favorite designs with upgrades now? He** yes.

[@naturallyhigh1]

@@MitchBollig if that knife had a different name on it I would have pulled the trigger already

[@armenarakelian9876]

They definitely should’ve stonewashed the blade. How thick is the metal behind the edge, I just bought one hopefully it’s not too thick behind the edge. I like razor sharp knives

[@MitchBollig]

My caliper only goes 2 digits, but consistently measures .6mm behind the edge, so assume around .023". 1/4" up the grind bevel it measures 1.6mm, so ~.063". Not a super thin slicer - more of an everyday cutter for whom Lucas Burnley designs resonate. Thanks for stopping by!

[@felinebline7154]

Yea upgrade to g10 or micarta on both sides! One scale siders are dead to me.

[@MitchBollig]

I can definitely understand that perspective. For my part, the Hinderer Half Track changed my entire view of one-side-with-scale knives.

[@MitchBollig]

I have just posted a take down and maintenance video of this for those interested in the guts of the knife: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imPZqZKLnt-el7M