Modern version of “Gambler Dagger” of Old West

Today, CRKT released a USA-Made model, “Redemption” in collaboration with Hogue Knives. Designed by Cutlery Hall-of-Famer Ken Onion, this folding knife has design elements inspired by the iconic gambler knives of the old west (it’s based on his Deadman’s Hand custom). Onion has released countless of stylish designs (that are also functional) and this one is another added to that list.
This is also Ken’s first CRKT design to feature a cross bar locking mechanism, which also acts as the opening mechanism via index or thumb. Opening at first took me a second to get used to, but after spending a couple of days with this knife, I was hooked on fidgeting with it. The opening mechanism combined with the reversible pocket clip makes this left-handed friendly (yay!).
The blade is CPM Magnacut steel which means excellent edge, retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance.
A very unique one added to the collection, I do not have anything quite like this!
Blade Length: 4.06” (103.20 mm)
Blade Thickness: 0.15” (3.84 mm)
Overall Length: 9.19” (233.38 mm)
Closed Length: 5.10” (129.46 mm)
Weight: 4.90 oz. (138.91 g)
Handle Material: G10 w/Stainless Steel Bolster
Style: Folding Knife with Crossbar Lock
MSRP 225.00
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[@MelissaBackwoods]

Today, CRKT released a USA-Made model, “Redemption” in collaboration with Hogue Knives. Designed by Cutlery Hall-of-Famer Ken Onion, this folding knife has design elements inspired by the iconic gambler knives of the old west (it’s based on his Deadman’s Hand custom). Onion has released countless of stylish designs (that are also functional) and this one is another added to that list. This is also Ken’s first CRKT design to feature a cross bar locking mechanism, which also acts as the opening mechanism via index or thumb. Opening at first took me a second to get used to, but after spending a couple of days with this knife, I was hooked on fidgeting with it. The opening mechanism combined with the reversible pocket clip makes this left-handed friendly (yay!). The blade is CPM Magnacut steel which means excellent edge, retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance. A very unique one added to the collection, I do not have anything quite like this! Blade Length: 4.06” (103.20 mm) Blade Thickness: 0.15” (3.84 mm) Overall Length: 9.19” (233.38 mm) Closed Length: 5.10” (129.46 mm) Weight: 4.90 oz. (138.91 g) Handle Material: G10 w/Stainless Steel Bolster Style: Folding Knife with Crossbar Lock MSRP 225.00 #crkt #crktknives #blademagazine #BladeShow #bladeshowwedg #melissabackwoods #gamblerknife #bootknife #foldingknife #edcknife #knifeporn #edcgear #pocketknife #dagger #bladeforums #bladehq #crossbarlock #knifemaking

[@HomeDefense1993]

Why not make a video about the German Bundeswehr km 2000 combat knife 😊

[@SlayerM82A1]

Would this be considered a gravity knife?

[@user-gr6rg6vg9h]

Hyy👍

[@user-gr6rg6vg9h]

i.m Indian

[@joegarcia1272]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ranamores4919]

This has got to be the most romantic thing a woman ever showed to me

[@TheRealEMURSE]

🎯

[@visionbishop9517]

You're not long for this world Sir😅!

[@visionbishop9517]

Wth does "pierce friendly" mean?🤔😳

[@theterriblerabbitofdeath]

That, and a sandwich.

[@nissetuta]

If you see a woman with a stabbing knife, run like hell;)

[@davidcrenshaw5844]

Absolutely stunning, and the knife ain't bad either.

[@daddylee4216]

I gotta be honest, I didn't notice any knives?

[@andrewdanvers308]

Yah, had to watch it over a few times to notice the knife myself.

[@monkeyball9223]

Lol

[@fboalbert6967]

​@@andrewdanvers308what knife?

[@liangjun24]

Where's the knife?

[@jasonj3843]

Never watched a dagger advertisement so many times in a row

[@Cocaine-appraiser]

How is she not a model ? My Gosh😍absolutely beautiful

[@PeoplesGaming]

Cultured men of the world, we find ourselves together again.

[@kashiro2492]

Fucking love knives

[@ANiCKiN]

@@kashiro2492 and green grass!

[@porotonegro]

Greetings men of culture! A couple of reasons to rejoin here today, perfect timing for us all

[@Swamy456]

Here, here. 🍻

[@zachlasseter9788]

I love green grass, bushes and rolling hills.

[@chkrbrdvans]

Absolutely beautiful. The knife is pretty cool too.

[@drx1xym154]

quality products, for sure! Gambler Daggers, because you never know? We do know that life is a gamble and sometimes it is best to take cover!

[@biggrip713]

You definitely picked the right saleswoman.

[@Bored_Zomb]

Now that's what I call handcrafted by the angels. The knife is cool too

[@user-sv9if1gq2j]

Yeah that 🔪 knife it's cool also sending 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹😭🏝️🌃🌃🌃🌃🌃🌃🌃🌃🌃🌃🌃🌃🌃

[@Randald]

Wtf are you talking about? Its not handcrafted at all, its made by machines in a dirty building.

[@Bored_Zomb]

@@Randald Wtf are you talking about? 😂

[@Randald]

@@Bored_Zomb wtf are you talking about 🤣🤮🇺🇲💪

[@Bored_Zomb]

@@Randald Wtf are you talking about? 🤣🙉🤡💩🗿

[@DestrozaCul05]

She knows exactly what she doing 🥰

[@despraterado588]

This is only a thirst trap for dehydrated incells stuck in a perpetual drought, or insecure have nots.

[@mn-mh6uy]

@@despraterado588That’s a very specific explanation. You must live it out daily.

[@despraterado588]

@@mn-mh6uy Correct, I observe while others project

[@dylanmonstrum1538]

​@@despraterado588I'm just here because I like to look at pretty women and different kinds of knives. This has both. All you did was explain how YOU felt

[@markymark4338]

​@despraterado588 most modest thirst trap I've seen in a while then

[@jamescampbell6265]

Thanks for keeping us abreast of the latest in finely crafted knives…🦋

[@micnorton9487]

Yeah I don't think that knife would bust easily,, that would be the hooter I want for cleaning my D-D- deer,, pardon mate a momentary glitter made me feel like I just got blinded by some high beams or something LOL...

[@andallthatjazzTV]

Gorgeous. Really beautiful. Some nice knives, too

[@121bowe]

“Pierce-friendly” dagger point 🗡️ , makes it sound so wholesome 😂

[@clemfandango5908]

They really needed to film this on a chilly day

[@roymakay3747]

I vote “yes”

[@micnorton9487]

You kidding mate,, those high beams would strike us all blind lol.......

[@carycoller3140]

Some are so much more blessed than others ❤.

[@timbarry5080]

I love that you highlight American made products. Thank you

[@SkemeKOS]

Incredible! Great knife too!

[@keithstewart934]

A really practical boot knife is more difficult to find than one might imagine.

[@DAGGR]

I like this dagger. Very sharp, very symmetrical. A very beautiful blade.

[@popparock6506]

what dagger??

[@alphaeligon9226]

​@@popparock6506Checking out the gambler dagger, our "gorgeous" host or....BOTH!😅😅😅😅

[@liangjun24]

Where's the dagger?

[@zacharyswygart337]

Do you think both edges are sharp or just the one? Most the pocket knives I deal with (admittedly gas station level) are only single edged even if the blade looks double edged

[@tjtjmich16p]

I didn't notice any dagger

[@LyteRetro]

We need more country women

[@tanvan5779]

Country women are nice just don’t cheat on them or else they will use that knife on your….!🤔🤔🥲

[@LyteRetro]

@@tanvan5779 I'd love to learn that experience

[@kinocorner976]

@@LyteRetro What that they’re crazy? or being carved up like a pumpkin cause you cheated?

[@LyteRetro]

@@kinocorner976 yes and yes

[@rickgalindo7485]

absolutely NOT!!!!!

[@Bulletproof_Trump]

The way "gambler dyaggers" rolls off her tongue is just heavenly

[@jamesbyrne9312]

Yes

[@AlCatrraz]

This women is WELL EQUIPPED….

[@drx1xym154]

I see some skills, too! Time to obtain that cabin in the woods!

[@jaredsummers2460]

The perfect woman.

[@codrs2662]

Tons of filters does that to a lot of people

[@obflow8308]

You don’t know who someone is until ya know. Ya know? Maybe perfect by eyesight cuz she’s of course a gorgeous gal. That doesn’t always reflect who folks are as a person I’ve met plenty of women who looked amazing and seem so genuine and great. Then just like anything hidden eventually who someone actually is has to surface. Nobody hides who they are 100 percent of the time for ever. Bless.

[@obflow8308]

But I agree she’s perfect in every physical standing. And she’s stunning. But not perfect woman. As far as we know is fact.

[@clementjohnson2666]

​@@obflow8308What you just said is 100% gospel truth 👍 .

[@GurneroMaelstrom]

there's no such thing as a perfect woman, but she's pretty close indeed

[@VILLEGAS76able]

Beautiful piece of craftsmanship!

[@red---paulvanravenswaay2247]

Knife aint bad neither

[@ThePrettyUglys]

Her voice…!!!!!!! ❤❤❤ jeeeezzzzz …

[@frankmontez6853]

DAAANNNGGG she looks absolutely stunning WOWWW

[@sergateway]

That's a clean knife.

[@carlknibbs2849]

There was a knife?

[@1badombre82]

Definitely my kinda knife. I love flick knives and that locking on it is so simple

[@criswellpictures]

Hate them, much more interest in the first 4

[@stevemcvay2220]

Melissa is truly a gift from god!!! Beautiful as can be!!!

[@Mark-jx1dd]

That is one of the cooler looking folders I’ve seen so far

[@redriver6541]

Don't it just make you so glad to be alive......and the knife is amazing as well.

[@Joshua-hv5gs]

A work of art and a piece of history

[@mh_vegas]

Nice.. Ken Onion has come up with some amazing designs

[@MelissaBackwoods]

He’s one of the best! I visited his shop in Hawaii. I remember him pulling out boxes and boxes of hundreds of designs that had never been made, so many pieces of graph paper. It was so cool

[@JROTCBALL]

Wow gorgeous knife! This was definitely going on my wishlist!

[@brucem6442]

Love my little crkt pocket knife a friend gave me many many years ago. The thing has came in handy so many times.

[@TeamFish15]

You know exactly what you’re doing!

[@williamfrazier3822]

Absolutely gorgeous. The both of ya! ❤

[@paulx7620]

Oh that looks like it was really well finished!

[@bassclass5998]

I carry one in my roper ccs boots. It's a full tang, evenly weighted fixed blade with a dagger point I can throw consistently and accurately from 10-20 feet out. I absolutely LOVE it and don't leave home without it.

[@adyingbreedofman9112]

Right on point there sir

[@adyingbreedofman9112]

I can't stress enough the importance of full tang for a survival or edc knife. I tend to like things that are simpler with minimal moving parts aka something that can break.

[@Souc._]

She made 2 very good points, also the knife looks pretty sick

[@SkunkPunch73]

Really nice to see CRKT stepping up into the higher super steel ranks and knocking out a beautiful looking piece I can’t fault them. I can see that one joining the collection.

[@SourLymes]

Yeah but the price is kind of nuts for CRKT and for the market. They're overshooting their target price.

[@SkunkPunch73]

@@SourLymes I don’t disagree with you but it seems like everyone is doing the same thing these days. Well not everyone but a lot of the American companies have been slapping on the dollars for one reason or another. Then again I don’t know if it’s them or how we are getting them overseas after getting hit with the extra VAT and export charges. You have a beautiful day and pick them knifes up when they are on sale 🫵🏻😘👍🏼

[@Turbo352Gville]

Beautiful

[@CC-tk4ik]

She is certainly The One and only Blades Goddess to rule them all! ❤

[@user-qg4il6iu2e]

She didn’t need that dagger to pierce my heart, it was the accent for me

[@StrBADCyperIgwt]

She is just absolutely Gorgeous !!!

[@sakhinawroozi6788]

please don't play with knife you are so beautiful

[@charliemannion2718]

simp

[@ken-mb5cp]

So is the lady.

[@stimulatemyexistence5669]

Your mom's gorgeous!

[@CWHolleman]

90% of the reason anyone watches.

[@RamboRob]

She’s gorgeous. The knife is cool too.

[@johnathangreay987]

You should open up a museum for everyone to understand why America loves the blades, you too because of you're the empress of the blade. Hell yeah.

[@aelfwealld]

Yup…. That’s pretty much what everyone wants. I like the knife too!

[@MelissaBackwoods]

😂

[@MA-xi9bh]

🙄

[@sonofamachinegun8568]

Simp

[@Themaxwithnoname]

Everyone? I like full tang, and possibly a subhilt.

[@ghosthound17]

There was a knife?

[@jasong.5279]

I like the straight fixed blade, no hesitation on use

[@checkedchecked7771]

Blade looks sturdy, nice.

[@variable7833]

I had never seen these. That knife is one i HAVE TO GET

[@alasinocypher7439]

My good god where has she been all this time? I think I’m in love.

[@GFox-tp5hh]

I have too many knives, but I am excited about this for some reason.

[@bassclass5998]

I cary a full tang dagger blade in my boot. The boot wear is a boot called the 'CCS' (Concealed Carry System) by a company named 'Roper' They're a 100% genuine leather cowboy boot. They have a nailed on outsole so you can have them resoled time and time again so ya can own them for decades if you take care of them with mink oil. I absolutely love them! Insanely comfortable cowboy boot.

[@ZzzRoofus]

Some women collect cats, some women collect knives. Not sure which one is crazier/scarier lol.

[@MelissaBackwoods]

😂

[@mugsofmirth8101]

Collecting knives is scary? Since when?

[@christophgriener9852]

I know whose house smells better.

[@ix8750]

​@@mugsofmirth8101 since women?

[@monokheros5373]

CAT C*NTS!

[@Nerd7267]

Wow she is gorgeous an has a personality you can actually bring home to mom, that’s rare in these times

[@Wingading1]

Grow up, she was advertising them times but women had class then and wore elegant dresses covered....this girl was like nah need smaller clothes, cleave and tightest top so men like you get excited

[@darkknightXII]

I should've

[@archvaldor]

You bring lots of weapons traders home to your Mom?

[@Nerd7267]

@@archvaldor I would bring her around mine if my mother was still living.

[@Nerd7267]

@@archvaldor but yes I would

[@GabrielPerez-eq7us]

Great Gambler Dagger excellent in any place any time!!!

[@Sarge2112]

Wow very pretty...and the knife looks ok too!!

[@chuckg2016]

Beautiful piece.

[@stephen4763]

Referring to the knife right?

[@red---paulvanravenswaay2247]

@@stephen4763 what knife????

[@danprokes2353]

Great looking knife, had my on it for a minute

[@thatguy3775]

oooh I really like the look of this, will have to add it to the collection

[@frednugent2310]

I just spotted the perfect woman.❤

[@bobcatsmith808]

we ALL did my friend, we all did

[@Ultimatemonarch]

That is a whole woman. It just took me a while to look at all of her.😂😂

[@Youtubingbruh5.0]

Your delusional

[@ThatOpalGuy]

are you watching onlyfans again

[@dylanmonstrum1538]

WOW it's pretty! It's so symetrical!

[@clay-sculpting]

The knife? Or something else???

[@stephenhaug1678]

yep, good lookin' knife too 8-)

[@FuzzyMutt76]

Just got one of these directly from CRKT. Super cool piece and love it!

[@tcswag801]

CRKT so underrated . I own 3 and have put em to work with little to no issues . I hope they go all in on a line of full tang fixed blade tac-bush-s defence-hunt etc ....

[@ChaplainPhantasm]

Now that's a thing of beauty, and I guess the damsel is nice as well.

[@spangenhelmgaming4936]

More KZbin channels that know exactly what they are doing.

[@rzrcoote01]

WOW! Stunning flashlites....

[@crypticslayer69]

Everytime I see a whomen like this I know they from somewhere stronger than where I'm at and just the type of whomen I need.

[@Slicksparky]

Thank you for the well-rounded review you put forward. I can really appreciate a Full-bodied blade with a firm feel to the mechanism.

[@jason420jv1]

Sleek, gorgeous and classy with a modern twist! The knife was nice as well. ✌️

[@jeremymarrone8148]

Love this one keep up the good work Melissa

[@cesarvillagran5567]

I like your braids in your hair! Congratulations for your excelent work in your channel !

[@Delta97976]

I came here for one purpose and damn sure not for no kitchen knives..

[@roymakay3747]

The landscape?

[@Delta97976]

@@roymakay3747 I don’t mind a “unkept landscape” but I’m sure it’s trimmed..

[@roymakay3747]

@@Delta97976 lmfao 😂😂👌

[@rzrcoote01]

Potable water?

[@greenwave819]

if Laura Croft jumped into an Indiana Jones film

[@kevinlogiudice5458]

This babe understood her assignment fully!

[@freemaysin5088]

CRKT has done me well for years! luv u

[@markojuros6533]

Perfect.

[@johnp.johnson1541]

Lovely voice.

[@boobooclap1223]

must be on crack

[@thatguy4087]

Interesting she checks all the other boxes, but I was uniquely interested in where she is from because I personally cannot stand that accent. What is that the Midwest Canada?

[@johnp.johnson1541]

@@thatguy4087 What accent do you prefer? She hails from Fenton, Michigan, which is south of Flint and northwest of Detroit.

[@thatguy4087]

Like a typical American I always think that the British have the most eloquent speech

[@winkdinkerson7190]

Spectacular rack Mel! And the knives are interesting as well.

[@johndelaney2957]

Love that knife, she's pretty good too.

[@paulboissiere1278]

I absolutely love your inflection!!

[@MelissaBackwoods]

Thank you!!

[@whteboi]

Really?

[@TheSogGrunt]

Love it!!!🔪👍

[@anthonyfletch]

I LOVE my crkt knives, I very well may pick this one up!

[@A_Sense_Of_Purpos3]

that looks like it's balanced very well

[@CadillacJak]

She might be the most attractive woman I've ever seen. I'm shook to my core

[@fuzzysniper]

That's SWEET!!

[@dmontalvo1983]

The object of every man’s desire 🥰 And the knife is cool too…

[@The.Toaster]

I like the way you say dayggers. It's adorable.

[@itz_premium]

Can we get more of these videos? Knives can stay or go, but they are a welcome addition.

[@Isosceles371]

Gorgeous

[@mugsofmirth8101]

and the knife looks good too!

[@Einer4077]

Wich one?

[@Ghee_33]

Respect to the knife! But you make these knives you review look so much better. Lol. Respect Melissa! 🤙🏴‍☠️

[@diviengii]

Her blade handling is amazing, I can only imagine how many times she has cut herself practicing and learning.

[@johnnyquest5942]

Thank you Miss. Melissa for showcasing this handsome knife 🔪. It’s state of the art . Your knife skills are very impressive.

[@tarusbriggs7415]

Guys…never piss this woman off!😂

[@drx1xym154]

sage advice!

[@mr.j410]

It's so much fun when they mad tho

[@Da_Thing_Should_Not_Be]

I pity the fool....

[@Da_Thing_Should_Not_Be]

​@@mr.j410 not when they could literally take you apart and make sure nothing is ever found... that or she makes it look like an *accident*

[@elgatofelix8917]

​@@Da_Thing_Should_Not_BeMr T is that you? 😅

[@FUK-DEMO-CRAP]

You were the reason l watched your short video. Turns I'm going to buy the knife. Damn you look good.

[@robmurphy623]

I really like that one. I'm pretty loyal to crkt. They have been pretty much all I carry. It's a great blend of quality and value.

[@rhuezo67]

Wow that’s amazing, I did not know God can make someone so beautiful.

[@chadvincent7061]

You're both works of art.

[@Mrblackamfy]

😌 When I see how this beauty handles sharp knives, I understand that beauty can be dangerous! 😘