CRKT Venandi - Modern Traditional Slipjoint Pocket Knife 7100

[@gerardvanengelen9001]

Nice review. I like the work knife nature of it. People were ok without super steels for a very long time.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

That's a good point, let us not forget. Thanks Gerard.

[@wagstaff6135]

I love "feels like you're holding a yardstick" -- great description of that particular downside.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Sometimes I make some sense. Thanks wagstaff.

[@felinebline7154]

Massive pass. Great review. Thanks. Its like 9.oo for a cup of coffee today...

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I'll pass on the coffee. Thanks Rick.

[@felinebline7154]

Just picked up the Schrade OldTimer Heritage D2 Amazon sale at 18.95!!! Great tip John.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I wasn't sure anyone saw the post as little attention as it got. Glad you could take advantage of the deal Rick.

[@davidkurle5418]

I was looking forward to this review! Glad you got your hands on that one, buddy. It's a really good looking knife!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Glad you were interested in this one. Thanks for taking the time to watch David.

[@airtow6766]

Excellent spelling out of the plus and minuses of the CRKT. You are spot on about adding a bit of a swell to the handle scales to give it a little more girth at the butt of the knife plus some nice stainless liners would really bump it up some. I was really excited about the knife when I first discovered it but am holding off buying one until I find one at a little lower price. Thanks!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

One positive is that is very light weight, under 2oz. Thanks airlow.

[@BigRedEDC]

Just got one in for review! Looking forward to checking it out! Price vs materials is a common issue for CRKT and Kershaw! Thanks TK!!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Cool. I look forward to the review BigRed

[@diverdave2179]

I like the shape of the T-nuts, makes it unique. I'd buy it. Thanks TK!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Nuts for the T-Nuts. Thanks for the feedback DD.

[@rickkerans8485]

Interesting knife. I can't decide if worth the money. I like that they made it. Maybe as a beater but 8CR13 doesn't like being beater.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

It's a tough choice I agree. Thanks Rick.

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

Man you bought one isn’t it a great piece!!!!!! I love mine I can’t get enough of it I’ve been carrying it since I got it!!!!!!!! Thanks John be well buddy!!!!!!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Glad you like it. I think you're higher on it than I am buddy. Not bad, not great.

[@toolsgear2695]

This knife is in my pocket right now, great knife!! 👍

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

IF you like a light knife, it's a good choice. Welcome to the channel.

[@toolsgear2695]

@@ThriftyKaniffy Thanks!! I usually like a heavier knife but I carry a ton of crap and this just works for me. 👍

[@RJsKnives]

Thank you for an honest review. I thought I made want one but now I will definitely reconsider that purchase. I like that some companies known for modern knives are making some slip joint knives available. The Kershaw knives look like they may be worth checking out but they are more expensive than the CKRT if I remember. I think I will wait on buying one of these.

[@durango8882]

Yes me too.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Glad the review was helpful. Thanks RJ. Looking forward to the Kershaw.

[@durango8882]

After watching this video 3 x I decided that I don’t think I want it, you convinced me 😄 and I own two CKRT knives! Pass on this one. Pricey and thin.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Tough choice I guess. Thanks Durango.

[@STUFFWEDO]

Thank you for the review.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Likewise, thank you for watching SWD.

[@forrestslrHankd]

I got one last week. I really like it.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks for the feedback Forrest SLR.

[@RandysWSG]

Great video. I've been thinking about grabbing one of these.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

A very lightweight carry. You forget you're carrying it.

[@lewisgreenway5065]

Nice design I quite like modern/traditional but have to agree with you about handle construction I call then slab sided, it is the gripe I have with my modern knives, old fashioned knives were more hand friendly in my opinion.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Couldn't agree more. Thanks Lewis.

[@michaelbeams9553]

I would like to see more modern traditional / work knives come with lined lanyard / thong holes. On using knives I find this a desirable feature to prevent loss . Great content. Peace. Be Free .

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks for the feedback Michael.

[@matthewrix2164]

Classy looking knife

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks Matthew, glad you liked it.

[@brandonzimmermann]

If they did have a swell and maybe changed up the color of the G10, they can give it a more natural wood look. A thin and unchamfered handle is hell on the hard cuts. A decent trapper type, but at that price I’d rather get a sodbuster

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks Brandon for your feedback.

[@skcamerican]

I like to see what those wacky kids at CRKT are up to. It’s a nice take on a trad design, with that shield and bolster. But not appealing to me. Druther have bone, horn or wood handles. Thanks for the look at it!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yes I prefer natural materials as well, but micarta has been around long enough to call it traditional too if we are being fair.

[@skcamerican]

@@ThriftyKaniffy I think I have micarta fatigue, with all the micarta RR has been putting out lately. Have you seen RRR017, the spear Barlow? Not available yet, but cool looking. And the RRR big clasp and chonky hippo toe? More micarta, though! Just got my first tortoiseshell acrylic cover, and it’s just too smooth and rounded and light and pretty. I think I’m a bone handle person. A barbarian.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yes, I made a community post about RRR017. Natural materials are probably just going to be used in the regular lines for now. One can dream.

[@skcamerican]

@@ThriftyKaniffy I read that the second run of the Kayak will be in oak. Unofficially, of course.

[@skcamerican]

@@ThriftyKaniffy Cool, didn’t know about your community page. I’ll keep an eye on it.

[@hagninety4116]

Hi TK. Is this a good place to start for getting into traditionals. I know it’s modern/ traditional, but I like the look and size. Or is it better to go full traditional? The only other slip joint being a SAK.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Hard to answer for you, but if you're still exploring try something relatively inexpensive until you find a pattern you really enjoy, then you can invest more heavily.

[@chaddamron3877]

Great review - been wanting to check this 1 out

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Glad I could help you have a closer look Chad. Thanks for watching.

[@ormorphe]

Did you know that there’s a previous knife with the same name? J. O. A. Knives a few years back. Jep’s Outdoor Adventures designed it.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

There's been a couple of Beluga named knives as well. Only so many names I guess.

[@ormorphe]

@@ThriftyKaniffy I think they would have somebody research the name before using it

[@ormorphe]

@@ThriftyKaniffy Them to trademark a pre-existing knife that a teenager came up with and presented at a knife show called blade show west to me is very iffy. Why trade market? It already existed

[@JollyPeanut]

I like the look of it nice hunter style blade very slim elegant design 8cr is ok but i think the price is a bit high for made in China & compaired to other CRKT knives, I guess they think slip joint guys will pay more for less...Great review TK

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

That might be the thinking, hard to say. It's not far away from being great, like I say middle of the road.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Interesting take on a Trapper. I could do without the fake bolster. Reminds me of a Brother Knife. I wonder if it is out of the same factory. Maybe this is what Rough Ryder Reserve should be doing if they want to go “modern traditional.” I think you’re right about getting a swell in the grip.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

RRR is a hot mess if you ask me. No clear direction of design choices, but they seem to manage to sell well enough anyway.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

@@ThriftyKaniffy I think you'll probably see more focus after the first 16, if it continues. Hopefully they will listen to the comments from several folks. And possibly marketed as what it is -- modern takes on traditional knives. They are competing with GEC, they are competing with the likes of Lion Steel. .

[@Youtube-Censorship-Police]

definitely not a brother knife, fit'n'finish is not eveb close. also: brother usually doesn't use 8cr13 as far as i know, they use vg-10 on most of their knives. for me this looks like it came from the same factory like all other cheaper crkts.

[@jeroenvoss6231]

A nice lightweight Sodbuster in modern materials. I like it, nice fit and finish, good price and great details like pins and shield. Thank you TK.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Glad you like it Jeroen and could provide a good look at it.

[@jimrowland6089]

I like the way it looks. That jumbo trapper profile looks good. I would bet they kept it thin to make it a pocket knife, with out clip, comfortable. I always liked a little bigger knife in my youth like a Buck 110. They always rode just fine in a belt sheath. I think a bigger knife needs to make a lot of compromises to ride comfortable in a pants pocket. I liked the knife when I saw it on Jersey's channel but still have not bought one. Maybe this summer if we see some sale activity on it.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Fair enough Jim. Thanks for your considerations.

[@Toadonthehill.]

That’s a nice simple knife, no bells or whistles it just does what it says on the tin. Great review brother 👍

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Cuts right to the chase. I do like the blade shape. Thanks Toad.

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

I'll have to say that to me is a bargain although I've not held one I like a skinny knife as a light user.great gift knife to for a newbe.atb paddy

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yes, it would be an easier carry. Thanks for the feedback Paddy.

[@jonrost5574]

Beautiful. Not sure about the price though.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks Jon, I understand .

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Interesting. It would have a better chance of competing with the competition if it were 5 or 10 dollars less.

[@felinebline7154]

30 less.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Needs to be free for Rick. Giveaway?

[@felinebline7154]

@@ThriftyKaniffy na. No room at the inn...

[@stuartgross5728]

Got one ordered from SMKW

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Cool. Thanks Stuart.

[@StephenWorth]

I don't care for the faux bolster and the non-centered pivot at the top. But other than that, it's OK. Kind of ordinary. There are lots of knives like this already.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I knew it'd be hit or miss for a lot of people. If they were all special none of them would be. Thanks Stephen.

[@StephenWorth]

@@ThriftyKaniffy The Brother knives like this are more stylish.

[@rhino5419]

Hello. A great looking knife but CRKT have never been the cheapest. You may be supporting an American company but are they supporting you by getting them made overseas. Or is this one made in the USA? All the best.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

No, not made in the USA. All I'm getting at is there are Americans on the payroll at CRKT, not Brother

[@felinebline7154]

I have an idea for a rather interesting subject for a video. Recently I checked out ckw for the most inexpensive knives setting the price for $1. low to 7 high. I have to say there you will be astounded for what you can buy for under $5.00. Some are well known brands.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I've kinda done that before on my own. Fun way to kill time.

[@stuartgross5728]

Did you call it millennial traditional because it doesn’t want to work?

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

No comment.

[@IsraelMagalit]

Lololol

[@Crosswalker.]

Nice looking little knife, unfortunately not available in Germany 😭

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Sorry about the Crosswalker. Thanks for watching despite this.

[@felinebline7154]

Didn't millys coin a phrase "Less is $more"?

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Price may not be to your liking, but that blade is darn nice looking.

[@felinebline7154]

@@ThriftyKaniffy So I chose the Old Timer Heritage 50t wood/d2 for close to half the cost on Amazon.

[@janetowens7288]

I think you expect too much for what you paid. Thirty bucks is still a cheap knife. I agree the thin handle would be a deal breaker. Plus the light weight for a knife that size makes me suspicious of a few thinks. Otherwise a detailed and concise review. Well done, sir.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the review.

[@jelkel25]

I like these kinds of light, compact knives for hiking, you're cutting cord or making a branch into a tent peg, nothing major. I would stick to Real Steel knives for this, you get D2 or better and a lanyard hole to put brightly coloured cord in so it's harder to loose. That's not to say I wouldn't buy this knife anyway, do like the design.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks for the fair take on it Richard.

[@Robbie7441]

Its so thin , its only got one side 🤔👍🏻

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Ha. Thanks ROBBIE.

[@felinebline7154]

Latin for HUNTER.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yessir.

[@rm8679]

Isn't that blade steel Asian? If so it is not necessarily considered a USA knife. At least not to me.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

It's China made. No one said it was a USA made knife, just a USA company.

[@daven.8209]

I like the blade shape and finish, but to me, the handle looks fake and cheap. The “pins” are unique, but with the shield, it all looks overdone and too busy. Shame they didn’t go with a natural wood.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

The modern attributes kind of get in the way of the traditional appeal.

[@dustinlevesque3174]

This knife is made in China.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Was that ever disputed? Been a while since I did the review, but I would have thought I said as much.