I'm Blown Away! - CRKT Obverse and More

Proof of a higher power in the universe. CRKT is finally making premium knives that are well priced and well built. And I'm pumped about it.
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The Obverse - shrsl.com/4grcd
The Ritual Compact - shrsl.com/4grce
Squid Compact - shrsl.com/4grcf
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[@K1m_Jong_Wick]

True story: I've only ever owned one CRKT, the K.I.S.S., and it was so janky I made it my designated boat knife. Until it fell overboard at Buoy 10... in the Columbia River 😅. The knife was just coming home

[@FullyAdamatic]

LoL! The CRKT KISS fixed blade neck knife is the only knife I sent back for a refund in 35 years of collecting.

[@over-educated-sp]

I’ve got the Stiff k.i.s.s. Clever Girl. My EDC is the Firespark. Great knives!

[@GasStationKnives4Ever]

I’m gonna go find that knife

[@Steve_00353]

Makes me so happy that CRKT is finally getting a little more respect after these premium drops

[@williamamacker3119]

Dude, I love your videos. They’re awesome. I fell in love wit CRKT A while ago I’ve had quite a few some I didn’t like as much as others but the ones I’ve gotten lately I’ve been totally awesome I just picked up a redemption and it is the best knife ever. I think it’s just excellent in every way and after seeing these two actually all three of them I’m gonna have to put at least two of them in my collection not sure which to maybe all three but at least two thanks for the video. Have a great day.☘️🇺🇸🤘⚡️⚡️

[@molon_labe_nc9390]

The OBverse is beautifully done and the ritual is a gorgeous design

[@pettersten1137]

Always makes me glad to watch your videos 👍

[@johnormike811]

I love a solid straight edge.

[@davec3651]

That carbon fiber shimmers of blue and silver like a beautiful little fish. You can use it as a fishing lure.

[@davidhelka8929]

Oh crkt that's a relief I thought the thumbnail said I'm in love with Crack

[@MistaKnifeguy]

Just ordered a Ritual yesterday. Can't wait to see it tomorrow.

[@krazy_roach1698]

Thanks Kole

[@pedro1970maya]

I live in Oregon, and I always had the bias that this was a low to mid-level knife company. I don't have that bias any more. For the past few years they stepped up as a legitimate knife company, making legitimate quality knives, with innovative designs and features, quality steels, and a high degree of quality control. They've clearly worked hard to get there, and have earned it. It's kind of like the perception was of a Datsun, or early Toyota, when they first entered the US market, compared to the Nissan the Datsun became, and the high quality Toyotas we all perceive now. Toyota's are high quality and objectively awesome. They're not million-dollar cars, but they can be driven by millionaires who would be happy to drive them. Just like the CRKT is not necessarily the very tippy top of the knife world, but they make extremely high-quality knives, with good materials, and a high degree of quality control. If you look for good deals, not based on name alone, this is a company that you can look to now.

[@kathleensmith370]

that last one is so cool

[@priority2]

I carry my CRKT Pilar3 a lot. It’s flat-out awesome

[@lc80green619]

Been carrying the Moxie for a while now. Ive grown to like it.) CRKT is doing well

[@paullmight42]

The carbon is super dope...looks like lightning strike CF

[@quekumber]

You are going to hit 500k subs in no time lol, you rock man

[@TristateEDC]

God I hope so hahaha

[@libramoon9968]

It looks like a Greg Lightfoot design too. I think you will also like the classic crkt's too (Apache, S-2, Rainier, Shasta)

[@tengu190]

Reminds me of the CRKT Eraser I own.

[@mikereese15]

I want it all.......right now!

[@Angelo535]

All three are cool

[@jesseleep8921]

Amazing

[@vadeansonder]

Excellent response to a sweet lookin knife. Thanks for not holding back hahaha

[@michaelconley2289]

You're making it hard - waiting on 3 knives on preorder - promised myself no new knives until I get them all - Tempest, EMP, and Winterblade, The Obverse is screaming at me.

[@cylentone]

Hey CRKT - all 3 are home runs. In a time where 20 of the same vanilla knives come out each month, all 3 of these put a big smile on my face. Next time, send them to one of us.

[@AGV8R]

Obverse! Love it! Sold out! 😢

[@TristateEDC]

Link to Bladehq in description

[@houseofthewhitedog]

Best knifes I’ve ever carried are the M16 line from CRKT

[@donsisco7118]

I have a Peit I love that knife-13.99 I cut almost every single thing with it, Boxes to Beef Jerky

[@r6201sk]

Obverse looks nice .. not a wharnie though :) There is still that "but it is CRKT" in back of my mind but perhaps this one will push it away.

[@evanpardue4086]

Voice is fine. Great review

[@user-fc7oe1ni9y]

Reminds me of a microtech msi

[@Kenman_DanKenman]

You didnt see that Ritual in Texas? I talked to the designer a while. Cool dude. He had some crazy customs. No assist ritual is way better! The brown micarta version has assist open. And that warncliff is sweet. We miss you!

[@TristateEDC]

I've had these since December, I just wasn't allowed to show them.

[@Kenman_DanKenman]

@TristateEDC damn! Hows the trip going?

[@chrisbrennan2208]

CRKT is upping their game but I have gotten some cheap made knives from them. So still haven't gotten my respect to spend that type of coin on them.

[@ttattx]

$275 seems a bit high for that last one - I like it, would be better for me if it had a thumb hole

[@dlmsarge8329]

Ok, he seems to be saying the small knife is small. Hilarity ensures.

[@Katzekoschi]

Girls: Uhhh it’s tiffany blue 💁🏼‍♀️ Guy’s: it’s sea foam green 🍻 cheers

[@joshalmighty1901]

Bro if you don't want that Ritual I'll buy it from ya, discount? Come on (in Peter's Voice)

[@StarDarkAshes]

Ritual is great for mincing garlic. 😂

[@BanditApache-nd6lu]

I only carry automatic knives. Not to mention, $275 is ridiculously for a CRKT.

[@IAMSUPREME22]

The Wharni is a dime

[@MrSheridan01]

Cuter then a bugs ear the ol chodie foster 😂

[@LunaWolf-yh2kb]

Looks like CRKT has been perusing the Trivisa catalogue 🤣

[@tylermatthews1094]

It’s cool to see CRKT do some higher end knives but…. If what looks to be like Reate or We made those and Hogue is making some, then they really aren’t CRKTs lol It would be nice to see some true American made CRKTs like Gerber has.

[@ike780]

Any knife company that uses the name of a river or landmass in the US should refrain from false advertising and make their knives in the US. Not just a few overpriced ones.

[@SkinkKing14]

Are you ever going to do a Maverick review?

[@TristateEDC]

Yes, It's on the list. The issue is, the list is long, and i am only one man :(

[@SkinkKing14]

It is okay my friend. You may only be one man, but you are an awesome man.@@TristateEDC

[@TWknives]

Releasing this the same day as metal complex isn’t gonna go over well with the dude that keeps calling you an MC clone😂❤

[@TristateEDC]

Lol. To be fair, mine went live for members before his soooo 😂

[@TWknives]

@@TristateEDC hey don’t tell me. Take it up with the mc police

[@paullmight42]

Just can't spend 200+ on a crkt...nope, can't do it...nope, won't do it...

[@codyparker4742]

Where have yall been? CRKT pulled a Hyundai years ago and started making awesome stuff.

[@yourimaginaryfriend2718]

Dork

[@chrisjohnston4445]

Guess I'm the only one who pronounces CRKT as "Cricket".

[@TristateEDC]

You're not, tune into the Livestreams 😏

[@TheReject182]

No way I'll pay Spyderco price for a CRKT

[@codyparker4742]

I'm not paying spyderco prices for ANY knife 😂😂😂. Spyderco sucks! I'll die on this hill lol

[@TheReject182]

Im curious what brands you consider good then if you dont like spyderco?@@codyparker4742

[@RoyaleWitCheese04]

Honestly, it’ll be a cold day in hell before I pay anything over $200 for a crkt. The quality isn’t there. All three knives you reviewed are too damn thick and I’m sure there will be several quality issues later on down the line

[@d_sharon_design]

PPPEEeerSSIAAAN

[@frunction]

Sim Sim Salabim!

[@justinmcvay5560]

68th like today. Dang it so close. I just unliked the reliked so i could be 69th😂

[@robertrodriguez-ub5cf]

Couldn't stand how this dude talks but I guess thanks for the review

[@strykeforce1151]

i guess thanks for the comment

[@solaydbak]

Can’t pay that much for Chinese made knives

[@TristateEDC]

Did no one tell you about Reate, WE or Bestech? USA made isn't exactly a good thing these days. [Strictly speaking about knives]

[@solaydbak]

@@TristateEDC heard of them. And don't pay over a certain amount for them.

[@user-fc6ci8dh3m]

As talking points I’m sure they’re interesting but as knives..........

[@theknifeconnection9571]

I wish you'd just. Not use a voice changer

[@CBORK27]

Hello another one metal complex clone

[@jpolhamus71]

@cbork27 😂😂😂 says the 🐓🍭🤡... get a life bud

[@onemanhisdub1969]

At least he can spell and punctuate correctly.

[@epepp948]

Tristate, unlike MC, interacts with his viewers and is entertain😅by in his livestreams. BTW, I’m going through withdrawal since the last one.

[@wes.killed.it.5511]

Been a fan of both channels for a while now; been watching MC for 4 years and Tristate for 2.5 years, and I gotta say that I have never thought of their 2 channels as similar in any way at all. Like they literally have different presentations in every aspect of their unboxings and review videos. MC doesn't have edits, Kole edits subtle touches into his videos, MC doesn't do front camera view of his face, Kole does. I'm just not really getting the clone reference, but hey whatever slaps your salami.

[@joshuarosen359]

CRKT would be great if their quality control wasn't absolute dogshit. They have/buy good designs but the fit and finish are awful on average. Wholly inconsistent.

[@MP-cb7zk]

17 minutes I'll never get back! Consider less chatter and a more solid review; could have pulled this off in 5 minutes instead of 17.

[@TristateEDC]

5 minutes per knife if we're going by the numbers.

[@derrekwilson5295]

Your annoying with all of your antics

[@CoKanet-no2jt]

Do you guys call it crkt? I've always called it cricket

[@S4F42i]

No but I’m not crazy at all about the three knives you presented @Tristate_EDC get a m40-15 combo with a steal deadbolt at the pivot and serrated nobodies doing that anymore

[@cuttlefishinthesea]

Made in China? No thanks. That's a hard no for me.