CRKT Provoke Review

[@rustyarizona4630]

I gave a blood oath with my palm once when I swiped my leg and found it was partially open in my pocket. Great knife, just keep it tucked in your pocket the right way

[@robcadzow3576]

I found out and it fits in the coin pocket better them the others

[@wayndeet]

Strange, mine has never opened in my pocket...

[@jeremeyfox6162]

Just got a CRKT provoke kydex sheath!

[@kumite14u]

This has all the pros of a karambit in a small, foldable package. Most folding karambits leave you in fear of cutting off your fingers if the lock fails. This fold design completely eliminates that possibility. Many knife fighting techniques put pressure on the back of the blade when capturing or controlling your opponent's hand. There's no other foldable blade I'd feel as confident in doing so than this knife. I absolutely love mine. Also, totally agree with the advice to not spin it around. There's people who are good spinners and then there's people who are good fighters. If you want something to spin get a pair of nunchucks.

[@megawolfr1986]

"get a pair of nunchucks" hahahahaha

[@rogersubieta7459]

You are right, full tank Karambit, and that style Is More secure for the users.

[@BladeBanter]

Awesome intro, I picked one of these up and increases the detent to reduce deployment as I had it get stuck in my pocket open when messing with it. The Kickstarter version is built by Millit. Also CRKT now offers a Sheath for the knife too.

[@dr_hannibal_-drh534]

A single edge grind might be a pain in the ass to sharpen but it is doable. I'm wanting to pick this up but I'm currently using the CRKT Ontanashi Noh Ken right now. Had it for 3 years and its rock solid.

[@ACGREAPER]

Just got this with veff serrations loving it so far trainer on the way for practice. Good design and tool for $300 combined nice video too enjoyed it a lot

[@shadowr2d2]

A great review on an Awesome knife. A perfect device to open boxed. My retired Military family members. Would also enjoy this gift. Once again I'm glad I found this Tech Channel. Thank you for posting this video..

[@shadowr2d2]

@@nickpatton3188 Thank you sir.. 😊 You mean Write ✍ weird 🤔. Not right, as taking a right turn..

[@MrMann703]

Great detailed review, very informative, thank you. I never heard of this knife till yesterday when I was looking at what is a cheap Chinese copy and someone in the reviews mentioned the Provoke. When I saw the folding style it was intriguing so I ordered the copy to see if I'd like the concept. $23 Canadian and next day delivery for the amazon copy and i like it, for the price I cannot complain, it's functional and fun to play with. I think I'll eventually own the provoke soon.

[@Dissension249]

4 years late, however I trained in Silat for some years. Yes you can spin the blade on the ring, however if you’re not used to using your thumb to stop the blade then you’ll get cut. Even though I’m left handed, it was taught to be used in my non dominant hand because the left hand was used to trap so that way I could check opponents with my right hand with the knife.

[@Baruch-Hashem]

Good review though I do not see it self deploying or being dangerous to the user in any way. It is a combat kniife and great eaily held open or closed while using a firearm. Its not for peeling an apple, carving a stick,...not that it can't, its just made for fighting. Personally, I hope to never be in such a situation, but it would clearly be very effective. Do you need a Karambit? Likely not, but it is very innovative, and very application specific.

[@firefighter3072]

Great review with real-world advice my brother ordered one and received it after watching you review now it is my turn

[@lil.fide82323]

I literally just received mine. And was scared to death to open/deploy it... and worried bout closing so i searched videos and found yours!!! I am thinking it’s a little bit harder for a females hands let alone having long nails because you made it look so simple and I do like it I am really weird about having a collection of knives and this is a different one for me and smaller and I wanted to carry it on me! Im hoping I’ll love it as much as you do

[@NobD2]

After a few months of usage, would you recommend this knife for female hands? Thinking of getting this for my wife.

[@kcrad1521]

Stellar review!!

[@DavidGutierrez-nt7ov]

Great Presentation of this particular knife.Thanks for sharing your review on the Provoke. I carry a straight blade knife on my backpack excursions and, as my EDC at work. I like the Provoke knife. You have convinced me that it is best carried with the sheath when one is actively mobile.

[@dteed6282]

Great review. My son is looking for a new karambit and this is a contender.

[@LRRPEXILE]

Well, we're on July 14, 2020... gives the update on this CRKT Provoke Karambit.

[@g85786]

Just got this knife today and i have a hole in my pocket today

[@ogloc6308]

the lock on the grivory handled version is pretty stiff but other than that, i love this knife

[@MLFreese]

I'd like to see this mechanism come in other blade shapes and sizes. Looks very cyberpunk and fidgety.

[@nicholasnapier2684]

I just got mine in the mail today and I think it's pretty neat and serves a few rolls self defense being primarily one of them second one like you said it could be used for other things... other than cutting tobacco lol they uesd it or to make for the old school farmers used to use when they were working in the field... ex carpet knife ..it's a variety of uses how you use the blade makes a difference though you mean you're cutting open like a through plastic or something like that when you shrink rap on a pallet... but they usually offer box blades for that so my job they wouldn't allow you to carry something like this once they figured out what it was.... there's the word: authorization of use at the workplace.... but if you working for Mom and Pop's type thing and they don't get into all that OSHA crap ..now then you're good you know you can have it when your truck driving cuz I would have at my previous job.. this is what I would probably use because it fits that kind of role but for me.. it's self defense you need to do other things but that's not what it was designed to do... sure you cut through a seatbelt pretty fast with it cuz it's very Stout you can use some force on something pretty good reminds you of when you're going through certain parts of the human body is definitely works perfect.... the social working blade.. think of it like this your quartering up chicken and you could go right through the joints on just about anything quick fast that kind of time.... this is like close-quarter combat is under the armpits behind the knees on the elbow underneath is what it is designed to go to those kinds of joints is to be more descriptive of what it would be like using I just put it this way.. the Apache would have seen this as a dream come true... because that's how they like to fight... there are many cultures that would be adapted to this pretty quick if you put that in their hand they would see the usage pretty quick..... but mainly this would be great for self-defense in the sense of you were attacked from behind surprised in that manner especially for a female... these are all my opinions....

[@robertb8673]

I'm looking forward to add the edc Version with a standard blade to my provome compact. It's a bit sad that there's no karambit trainer. that thing would be so fun to use as matial artist. Correction: I found the karambit trainer for 120€.🤤

[@owls6514]

Bro sounds like principle skinner.

[@themixmusicandmore6280]

Are there different iterations of this? Because the thickness of it was about double when I tried it in the store. When you held it sideways I was surprised. I would have bought the one in the store if it was only that thick

[@JexroShadark]

How is it after a year? Is it dull? Any tips on how to sharpen it?

[@fancy_owo]

btw there are cool flips you can do, ive found that just thrusting it down it can open with a nice snap

[@DavidM-lj5yv]

Great presentation. I have a Spyderco Karahawk but may have to get this. I understand a knife would be a very last resort thing I'd never want to use as a defensive tool, but feel better carrying my Karahawk along with pepper spray-- I can't conceal carry a handgun where I live. I think I'll buy this based on your review-- I've watched a ton of other reviews over past couple months but you sold me. Great review.

[@JHUNT69696]

Nice review. I just got mine and cut a hole in my pocket before I realized it could open on withdrawal !! This is a very solid knife though !!

[@robcadzow3576]

The coin pocket is where it goes

[@mark_tile-man]

Snake...? Snake...? Snaaaaaakee

[@massholemarine]

Any feedback or advice for a southpaw? Is this an ambidextrous knife?

[@kurtpettifar4931]

Don’t forget the glass breaker

[@vrod2144]

May I ask what camera you are using? Quality is amazing

[@EricTheOld]

I'm subscribing. I enjoy your straight forward information. My thought is that this may be a right handers knife for the pocket deployment reason. I had to have this knife. I find CRKT to be quality and I have a few. I carry every day. Carrying this one is special. Thanks for your review

[@AWohl-vx4nz]

Ok, who can advise what the other knife is? I liked the knife you compared in this video.

[@williamhalbleib5846]

It keeps the blade from resting directly on top of another piece of metal and therefore doubling the blade.

[@josecalderon1529]

Cutting seatbelts, rope, boxes, or fingers, and bellies!

[@putridreviews]

Absolutely love this knife!! Fantastic design & function

[@momurda1455]

After seeing this I just wanna throw all my knives in the garbage

[@lugrand75]

I hate to do this....but i watched a video with Caswell himself showing the knife off and he said you could deploy it like other knives with the wave feature. But the little paper that came with my Provoke when i opened it suggested you "NOT" do that

[@SteelSaint749]

Tried to carry it in my pocket with the clip attached to the ring... It opened partially on my leg mid-stride after carrying it about half a day. It ended up cutting a slit in my pants pocket. Had to get the holster for it. Then I lost interest due to it being slower than a folder having to come from the holster and then go back in when I was finished cutting. Cool idea, but I can do better.

[@ericanderer9199]

I have an S-Tech folding Karambit. It's sheath makes it deployable in one action. The con is that the blade opens close to the body on a belt clip. I have cut 2 shirts opening it. The Provoke seems to have the same issue. That IS a deal breaker for me. Wanted this knife but safe deployment is big on my list. Great review. I subscribed. 5G is Covid19

[@806hurricane]

Has it ever opened in your pocket?

[@janiceturno8175]

i like this karambit

[@JEFFKINGS]

How are you liking it 7-8 months in? I was recently looking at this knife after SHOT Show and for as cool and novel as the design is, I haven't seen much past a first impression review. $200 is a pretty steep price if the mechanism is just going to crap out and end up in the bottom of my toolbox. Keep up the great work!

[@JEFFKINGS]

@@jessecalder No problem, thanks for following up! I did some more reading after I watched your video and saw a few others saying that the sheath they make for it now is a must have because they ended up with holes in their jeans as well. Sounds like I need to try and track one down locally to try and test it for myself, otherwise I think I'll wait and see if BHQ or somebody runs a sale on them.

[@mrmarcus6138]

Hey nice video I was going to ask you what you thought about the morphine knives on eBay and Amazon that are about 20 bucks they seem to be the same an unbranded, also I was looking at the fox Karambit but they open as you pull them out and they're far more expensive but I don't know if it's worth it, what design do you think is better the wave or the morphine mechanisms really nice video looking for to the next one have a great summer M&M

[@nick_t7467]

If you don't mind me answering... The morphine knives are made by Mtech, which produces relatively low quality knives. They aren't trash, but the blade steel doesn't hold an edge well and the lock strength is questionable. If you are willing to try something other than a karambit, Byrd knives (spyderco's sister company) just released their 'cara-cara' model with a wave opener. They're well-priced, the steel used is good, and the lock is strong. Also, Schrade makes a really cool fixed-blade karambit (sch111) that is budget-conscious, small, and easy to carry in a variety of ways, but still fairly good quality.

[@dansterstuff]

@@nick_t7467 bud you can't seriously think Schrade is that much better than mtech

[@nick_t7467]

@@dansterstuff I don't think it's a huge improvement, but in that price range your options are limited, pal.

[@StinkyBlack1]

But it’s got to be carried outside the pocket, or drawn with the thumb? How does that make sense?

[@mmitch8236]

Why don't you buy a kydex sheath from their website if your afraid of deploying while in pocket

[@slickboyjay6013]

Does it have a lock in a way,because like what if you hit the edge by accident and it opens now your weenie gone

[@jasonh2364]

Will this open as easily for left handed peeps?

[@B1G_ChUnG5]

I think that’s a right pocket carry...

[@hide1986]

can this open by left hand?

[@williamhalbleib5846]

Love this knife. I need more practice and training for slashing.

[@gordonheckes5167]

This is by far the best review. Very happy with this knife. Thanks for sharing,sir.

[@blackninja9653]

I think only complaint is that you can’t operate lefty.

[@jamiep9991]

It honestly looks like the blade runner gun of knives

[@sazon860]

They now have a trainer version

[@jessecalder]

Is it for training how to avoid shredding pockets and gashing your leg? Jk its a cool knife, quirks not withstanding.

[@terrytibbs3336]

Defiantly cannot use this as a non lethal option. This would bust your finger up real good if you punched someone straight on and hurt your palm. This is not like a brass knuckle.

[@emanuelefonto96]

Come faccio a trovarlo su amazon

[@Hairyloft]

Damn nice, really well engineered knife. Great vid. Need some more kit vids.

[@shawnw5452]

If you don’t like it opening coming out of your pocket get the sheath.

[@robcadzow3576]

Coin pocket on jeans

[@Cheyenne_Nation]

mine was $86, $35 for the holster.

[@EveryTongue]

Very well presented

[@mountaintiger6945]

Its considered a gravity knife thus illegal in NYC

[@billwallace1177]

Be careful pulling it out. Some people might think you mean to use it for lethal defense, and you might end up facing a class 2 felony in Dallas. Just saying, I know...

[@thatryguygamer1616]

Dude! SLICK video, nicely done mate

[@emmanuelnarido531]

Wow... Your voice is more nice than your knife, i think you are good in singing. More power. God bless.

[@jimdownhour5224]

They make a sheath for it.

[@user-md3is4dq2d]

One year review?

[@jessecalder]

I don't carry it daily anymore but it remains one of the most satisfying knives to use to be sure.

[@franka7691]

@@jessecalder Does it work for left-handed people? How has it held up?

[@Deezy_Ankh]

If it's legal to carry as a normal pedestrian, civilian. Yeah, I want it

[@julianlamme8627]

Deezy Ankh well, it's legal here in CA so should mean it's legal to carry basically everywhere spare some weird random technicalities hahah

[@nicholasnapier2684]

Mind you I didn't get into more graphic detail of what what you could do with it but it's pretty obvious if you do some research what and how that is being used I didn't go that far to it.... far as price it was worth it because I have other crkt knives.... quality is really good they had that in mind when they built it... I have others that open really fast but something about this when they appealed to me a little more because of his design...

[@warmachine1770]

Like the knife,seems like just for self defense.

[@gundamx92000]

Sweet review man, do you have the info on your older knife for comparison?

[@spawnfreak75]

I call this my adult fidget spinner.

[@chester82gtstang]

I see you holding it with the blade exiting the bottom of your hand. Is it comfortable holding it traditionally for opening boxes or do you open boxes and cut everything tactically like it’s threatened your life? Lol

[@chester82gtstang]

Snake Eater Company thanks man! Pretty sure I’m adding this to the birthday list for Nov! Love this design.

[@Sunny_Obi]

I think that thing would be illegal where I live being a flick knife which is $10,000 fine or 10 years in jail (max) and I don't want to chance sneaking it past customs lol. Looks awesome though. Like a raptor claw.

[@TheRealCake]

R G that’s kinda extreme for owning a tool lol

[@dansterstuff]

Almost every gun/knife law is dumb because a criminal doesn't obey the law, which puts law abiding citizens at a disadvantage

[@dariuselliott6796]

Just got this knife, and my pinky looks like it's been through a cheese greater😂

[@beasty_b6967]

I can’t put it down. I have the orange

[@Fred-eg9sx]

What if they sharpened the back side of the blade as well? A mini sabre lol

[@realdekoi]

Am i allowed to carry this legally in new york city?

[@mountaintiger6945]

No

[@franka7691]

@@mountaintiger6945 Which law would he be violating?

[@ericpaulthompson1386]

Didn't know knifes cost so much rather buy 380 lcp 250 bucks

[@willway9378]

It’s a fidget with a blade.

[@--RSL--]

cool design, but not the best for self defense if it doesnt lock.

[@--RSL--]

@@jessecalder how does it lock? All i saw you do is literally push it back to close it.

[@keonibrown2513]

batman's knife!

[@mmitch8236]

Mkv2 is another one just like it

[@coleboonecustoms]

An over-zealous cop could argue that was a brass knuckle and make you do a perp walk. Otherwise, a cool knife. The co. may remove it the first time someone cuts a quad steak with it. Deep enough and it could be dirt nap time.

[@joshuagriffiths92]

Aluminium

[@captainj4xx893]

IT IS A KARAMBIT!!!

[@kevinmorrice]

this is one of those "gimmicks" which is a simple inovation for the karambit thats practical and functional

[@0nan-Son-of-Juda-Brother-of-Er]

Very "Mall Ninja"

[@Ben2k109]

Dude was really throwing out buzz words trying to sell this garbage knife

[@_quixote]

😭

[@Yjana89]

Looked at this thing for a few seconds and I already know this will cause some serious Injuries in future. Just let it wear out a little. 200 Dollars? What!?

[@_Pinksky_]

😍😍😍i want thiss this looks so dope

[@TheJack4000111]

If you get caught with one of those on your person in the uk, Years in the Jail mate ;/

[@terrytibbs3336]

Get caught with any knife other than a pen knife you’re in jail in the UK .

[@iaan81]

This knife is totally useless for combat, but it looks cool and I own one. Buy a trainer version. You will have fun with it.

[@저승사자-n9w]

굿

[@monroekelly9064]

I respect his opinions but he comes off as really knowing nothing about combative blades. The Provoke is a weapon not a tool.

[@xdsxds487]

Maybe focus the camera on what you’re reviewing, not your face.

[@stevenm6065]

the automatic opening as you're pulling it out of your pocket is a design feature it was designed that way intentionally the fact that you did not know this when purchasing the knife tells me you do not know much about knives and did not do your research

[@avikmajumdar7668]

i think u r creating issues for no reason thats why u dont have a huge amount of subscribers

[@ANGELxINxDESARKNS]

I dont think you know what you're talking about. He didn't create any issue.