The CRKT Ritual Pocketknife: The Full Nick Shabazz Review

[@crkt]

"One heck of a ritual right there". As always, we appreciate your honest and thorough review, Nick. Thanks for taking the time to check it out and post.

[@brokeboytactical]

I wish you guys made better knives and had better customer service because I used to be a collector of your Knives. CRKT got me into collecting knives. I broke the tip off my CRKT Shrill the day I got it by dropping it no more than a few inches on to a WOODEN TABLE while putting some oil on the blade. You guys said you'd replace it if I paid for the shipping which I believe you all said was $8.00? Which I think is crap to be honest. I don't make a whole lot of money. I make $12.00 an hour, why should I the broke consumer have to pay $8.00 shipping for multi million dollar companies mistake? Especially after I just spent what was it like $70.00 plus tax and SHIPPING so like $80.00 on a knife that I was going to rely on to protect my life. I shouldn't have to pay anything at all to get it fixed especially for a manufacturing error. It shouldn't have even broken from such light impact considering you advertise it as a "Tactical" self defense knife which was made for piercing. This was an obvious manufacturing error. And the service rep I spoke with was rude and insinuated that I wasn't telling the truth. When I asked to speak to her supervisor she got frustrated towards me and wouldn't transfer me to one. She said that he/she would say the same thing she did and basically told me I was SOL if I didn't want to pay the shipping. When I asked for her employee ID # and first name she said and I quote "thanks for choosing CRKT" and hung up on me. And no I wasn't yelling or cursing so no excuse for that. And I bought a mossback hunter after that. I thought 3in fixed baled with SK5 steel, nice attractive blue wood design G-10 scales and it only $25.00 bucks how bad could it be? Really bad apparently! The fit and finish was TRASH! One of the scales was noticably darker than the other by a big margin and there was a huge gap between the g-10 scales and the tang of the knife. If I looked straight down on the tang of the knife, I could see my floor between that gap. I could fit a toothpick in the gap. I didn't even bother calling y'all after my last experience with your customer service. Yeah you guys aren't my favorite knife company. Infact I think you guys are taking advantage of new collectors with your esthetically pleasing designs and sticking the consumer with garbage because they don't know any better. I don't care how cool your knives may look. Your quality control and customer service are garbage. Even if your product is budget friendly it should still look and function as advertised. And if it doesn't you should eat the cost not me. You have some really interesting/innovative cool designs but you're product is garbage. You're the Kel Tec of the knife world and that's not a compliment. I sold all of my CRKT knives and will never buy from y'all again.

[@Youtube-Censorship-Police]

@@brokeboytactical agree 100%, some nice designs but quality wise a joke compared to budget brands like civivi, cjrb or qsp. they use better materials and have WAY better manufacturing for the same price or less.

[@brokeboytactical]

@@KZbin-Censorship-Police Exactly!!! Hell even Cold Steel bro! I have a Cold Steel AK-47 CPM-S35VN blade, solid G-10 construction and the world famous Patented Tirad Locking Mechanism. Cost me $109.00. plus tax and shipping so like $125.00. Best damn knife I've ever owned for the money! Hell maybe period. It's HUGE!!! But carries surprisingly well. Why would I pay $90.00 for a huge hunk of garbage like the ritual when I can have a real knife?

[@brokeboytactical]

@@KZbin-Censorship-Police I feel like they take advantage of new knife collectors with their esthetically pleasing designs and stick them with a really pretty piece of crap.

[@Youtube-Censorship-Police]

@@brokeboytactical cold steels are fantastic! i'm carrying my voyager large tanto almost every day and i've put this thing to some crazy stuff, blade is still rock-solid!👍 love cold steel, great products for the money!👍

[@IcarusSpeaks]

The perfect blade for defending Constantinople from Templars on a budget.

[@mortem-tyrannis]

Templar's where the good guys...

[@dragonrider269]

@@mortem-tyrannis not if you were on the receiving end.

[@vybtom1]

@@mortem-tyrannis Templars didn't have scimitars

[@Ravenankh]

Don’t you mean Istanbul?

[@mortem-tyrannis]

@@vybtom1 never said they did...

[@unknownartist47]

This is not a knife, it’s a statement! That’s why I had to get one with no regrets.😍

[@NickShabazz]

That is a *great* line

[@kodysleeves1267]

That's the exact reason I got this knife as well and not once has it failed to make me smile!

[@E.L.RipleyAtNostromo]

You know, I got one on impulse after seeing another review and half expected to be disappointed, but it’s actually a fun knife and really flies open. I paid $78 for mine. It cuts well, and there are a few apps where you could use the upswept blade. The handle fits my large hand well. It’s a cool model for the guy who has everything. It also works great for trimming the nose hairs on your camel, cutting up dates at the oasis, and defending the Shah from armed palace intruders. 😉

[@JustIn-op6oy]

Oh wow, that looks like it should have Cold Steel stamped on the blade.

[@JustIn-op6oy]

I should probably clarify - I meant this as a compliment. Say what you want about their marketing videos but I really appreciate the quality and fun factor of CS products.

[@NimsChannel]

If it was on their youtube KZbin... There would be an old white man in a suit throwing two of them at once against steel plates and having them ricochet into a hanging bear carcass. While maintaining some faint plagiarism of a Mayan cultural representation, like a howl of something, or a headband.

[@NimsChannel]

I thought your comment was pure sarcasm. I actually heard good things about their knives, but after seeing the marketing videos... lol. Ain't old man in a suit holding dual katanas while talking about the way of the samurai. Likewise ax throwing into dead pigs. I couldn't support that demographic.

[@keats27]

EXACTLY

[@stop....hammertime]

@@NimsChannel the recon series, are great edc knives, if your state let's you carry 4". Carry it anyways!😆

[@slalomnorth]

I can never decide which thing I’m entertained by the most in nick’s videos…his hand gesturing, his way of speaking, or the thing he’s reviewing

[@PatrisDev]

This is the compromise my inner mall ninja and rational adult were looking for.

[@3sts246]

Dear CRKT, "Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should."

[@stephenramsey2575]

Nick- I haven’t been in the market for a knife in a long time so I haven’t been watching your videos as frequently, coupled with a somewhat recent obsession with Jiu Jitsu. I saw this pop up in my KZbin feed and said “yes.” Watching this reminded me of how much I love your content regardless of my intention to buy anything. Thanks for what you do and keep up the phenomenal work you do.

[@MatthewBradwell]

Been EDCing a Ritual around the kitchen for about six months and it has become my favorite all around knife. The novelty and glee factor have been discussed quite a lot among blade bros (extremely deservedly so), but all that insanity has a lot of sneaky unique utility in the kitchen, specifically charcuterie. The oversized belly leading into the extremely fine point makes the Ritual perfect for a quick shot of slicing produce and processed meats, or shaving hard cheese (in small batches of course). When I do carry the Ritual outside of the house, despite its large size it's not uncomfortable or obtrusive in the pocket. And I really like that if I did have to use the Ritual for self defense I would not necessarily have to deploy the blade, as it's absolutely beefy and ergonomic enough to use as a cudgel. The blue steel wears away in a clean square at the edges and honestly looks cooler when it does.

[@j-rocd9507]

I'm a cook. Im also a knife guy. I carry my go bag in my car my spyderco and a flashlight on my person. I also carry something ridiculous for impressing young bloods lol. Usually a giant otf but this will be perfect. Really pretty color actually. I usually go tac black all the time but this is genuinely pretty

[@h545-k9m]

CRKT is the KelTec of cutlery. You can call their products anything you want, just never call them boring.

[@brokeboytactical]

I said the same thing under the CRKT comment. Just wasn't intended to be a compliment. Garbage knives super innovative cool designs. Terrible combo.

[@9mmmike642]

But most CRKT knives will not self destruct under light use. Most KelTec won’t even function as designed. I bet this will cut as designed.

[@brokeboytactical]

@@9mmmike642 yes I guess you're right assuming it comes 100% the way it was supposed to. And if yours did then good for you. Just hope it doesn't break or you're out another $8.00 on top of the $90.00 plus tax and shipping. Because they'll make you pay shipping to have it sent in. That's $98.00 You could way better for the money. When I pay close to that $100.00 mark I expect way more than CRKT offers. Which is an overpriced piece of shit. Just like Kel Tec.

[@mikiuxp]

Alan is a great guy, and there’s a bit of the joy he has for knifemaking in every design of his. This design is him grinning.

[@knifeshopping]

Nick, quick fun note on legality of blade size/design: In Russia and many post-Soviet countries long blade can be considered as "weapon" but if the tip is above top line of the blade more than 5 mm then it is not a "weapon" it is special utility knife. Kind of like you can't do piercing hits with it. Therefore, very popular knife design Pchuck is now everywhere, with "Persian" upswept blade type. So this one can be a good carry option there.

[@leetowle9800]

Saw it, had to have it, and I love it. It really does put a smile on my face and that's what's important to me.

[@fetusthegreat9797]

Getting some prince of persia sand of time vibes of that bad boy. I love it

[@marveen6372]

Great game

[@Sanguivore]

Definitely agreed! That’s a big factor of why I want it. xD

[@matthewadler1329]

I think it was smart to go with Sandvik steel for this knife. 12c is a very tough stainless, and it will make it less likely that you'll snap that tip. What would have been better? Maybe 14c, but not really because you sacrifice toughness for marginally better edge retention.

[@mikeelek9713]

My main gripe with CRKT is the use of budget steel on very nice designs. I was going to say, "garbage steel," but that's taking things a bit too far. Regardless, CRKT continues to damage its reputation by putting low-level steel on some really nice knives. Rant over. I was impressed by the overall fit and finish of this knife. It didn't feel cheap.

[@FloridaMann123]

Any knife that made me smile every time you opened it is a knife I want in my collection. There needs to be not only ridiculous knives, but knives that are fully aware they're ridiculous.

[@gmorel1916]

“… The Hague gets paged.” Literally lol’d.

[@pauljosephbuggle3722]

That's the knife I've been looking for. I'll be seeing Irma under the table for sure at last. Thanks, Nick.

[@jimreed6875]

Yeah. I bought one a few months ago because it's big and outrageous looking, and didn't cost too much. It's a fun knife.

[@hansdevreught5459]

I love these "Persian" knives. But not for carrying but as part of my collection to admire. CRKT has not the best knivest but they sure have the most interesting different knives.

[@JoeyKnifeInnovations]

Amazing! Definetly smiled looking at this. Thanks Nick!

[@mattpardy2826]

I want one, and dont like the fact that I want one

[@NickShabazz]

🤣

[@cheaperthanyouthink]

I've been waiting for this review for months now, this knife is classic Shabazz😂

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

G'day Nick, yep that's bewdy all right, thanks for spreading the joy mate. Sort of a cross between a baterang and a boomerang. Lunchroom acceptance factor = negative 753. Would actually be a very good defensive tool I reckon, albeit a fancy pants job.. Anyway a bit ot fun, enjoyed the look. Cheers Duke.

[@birdlaw1019]

"It finishes itself"...I think Frankie and Bird may have writing credit for this vid lol

[@carlb2727]

Going to buy it and carry it everyday... at least to the family reunion and Christmas eve get together.

[@erichusayn]

Wish they would make one with black scales.

[@CountDoucheula]

Nah man, *full* mall ninja. Black blade as well

[@erichusayn]

@@CountDoucheula hahahahah

[@vivyiko2012]

I own this magnificent knife and I love it!!

[@If-ish]

Hey Nick, I know traditionals aren't really your thing but I'd like to suggest you take a look at the marbles D2 range I got one a few months ago and I've been rather impressed for the price.

[@klaassiersma4892]

Jimping is not a problem, but it needed a disembowling hook on that spot and bladestock of atleast half an inch.

[@GorggW]

First time I saw this knife my eyes lit up my jaw dropped and I let out a loud "WHOA!" and knew I had to drop the cash and get myself one.

[@Hexsyn]

So I am not gunna lie... this is a knife I wouldn't judge a random member of the public being nervous around, despite my usual thoughts to the contrary.

[@STEVE_C_1369]

Ohio had a law passed in June of 2022,that now permits concealed carry of all types and sized knives,switchblades,gravity knives,brass knuckles,saps black jacks and more with no license needed.And DeWine saw to it that the cities in Ohio can NOT enact their own local law preventing anyone from engaging in the new conceal carry.

[@PrimericanIdol]

This knife is obviously designed solely for defensive use, as is the Spyderco Civilian. Though you can gut a freshly caught fish or recently dispatched small game. I wouldn't use these thin bladed knives for anything other than cutting through flesh or softer material. If you want a heavy duty folding knife for tougher tasks, get a Cold Steel SR1.

[@jaisbr]

Is it not made for people who carry a knife for religious reasons? (Sikhs )

[@dudeman1455]

Off topic I know, sort of. Looking for knife sharpener recommendation. I’m okay with shipping. Is there a consensus? Thx

[@rabbitslayer42]

With that, if you don't get contacted by HR, you need to find a new job because your coworkers are frickin nuts.

[@The4cp]

My coworkers must be absolutely insane

[@ExtraCrispy357]

LOL Nick, "Every damn part of this was made with a smile." 😄 Many great lines in this review, that was one of the funniest! Very true as well. It is a fun knife that is totally ridiculous, but also quite cool in it's own right. "this has a lunchroom acceptance factor of about negative 54"" - LOL!🤣😂 IF I DECIDE TO MOVE TO SAUDI ARABIA AND START MY OWN HAREM, THIS WILL BE MY EDC!

[@STEVE_C_1369]

If you want a lunch room knife,then get one.Dont knock this knife because it doesnt fit your coworkers acceptance.Im the type of guy that says fk coworkers. This knife is a good self defense knife.I wont get into details there because KZbin will get their panties in a bunch over the description of knife fighting blood letting. Im 70 years old.Ive been working with knives since I was 7,and my first knife was a Kamp King. Ive got 50 years martial arts training and a master in edged weaponry fighting techniques. In short...this is a knife that is a good self defense knife.The sweep of the blade will provide a lot of leverage and cutting surface across the entire torso,if need be with no stress or over reach to keep a good blade angle on the target. As far as the steel...its just fine.No reason to complain about there. I bought mine from Columbia River for 80 bucks and its perfect. If it doesnt fit your needs,go spend $120.⁰⁰ on one that does. But dont say this knife is not a good item. It is.

[@fromyourartist]

Amen. He must of said it’s a laughable knife 100 times. What an insulting and weird thing to say about such a beautiful and unique knife.

[@matthuck378]

My inner 10 year old has wanted a Cold Steel Espada, and this is less expensive while still being of decent quality and still being a crazy AF pocket scimitar.

[@CKshouta]

you can get a voyager XL for less than $90, and it's still larger than this knife

[@novel4992]

If I’m not mistaken the Persian style blade is used for combat/slicing at high speed. Seems like he is comparing it to an actual working knife haha.

[@thechosenwon4089]

If the ritual is ridiculous to you.....you've never had a cold steel. I've scout carried an espada large for years now I guess it's all about perspective. I actually just ordered the ritual I've been trying to since it came out buts been out of stock on the sites I shop for blades at. I want the ritual just because of the curves and to use something less menacing then the espada I always get looks pulling out the espada.

[@PrimericanIdol]

I have a Large Talwar, and an XL Espada. However, I find the SR1 and its Lite counterpart, to be a lot more practical and utilitarian. The blade of the SR1 is also much thicker, and much tougher. The most practical jumbo sized folding knife Cold Steel has is the Rajah I and II.

[@michaelo5665]

Been waiting for you to review this nick.

[@00buck7]

One of the best selling knives of 2021. So I guess there are a lot of smiling knife owners

[@Nudel-nc1cp]

I would be happy to buy one if it comes with D2 and no assist for the same price.

[@phild8095]

It is hard to find this blade shape in a pocket knife. I wonder why?

[@ConcernedCitizenPPCA]

You're right this knife makes me smile too. At $80 price point it's inexpensive enough for someone who wants it for the looks. When you put it up against some big knives you have and it looks small I cant help but hear Metal Complex's voice in my head doing a review for this and doing the caveman voice 'Big Knife for Big Man' LOL... also don't feel bad about the disassembly video, it's good that you screw something up so we don't have to hehe...

[@knifenoob5411]

Nice review. An assisted knife Mr. Nick likes!! Chuckles all around.

[@christamu2]

You know you're in for it when the disassembly is longer than the review.

[@bani_niba]

When you're a Prince of Persia traveling incognito through the modern world.

[@profesorEDC]

Nicolás,. I've had it for a week and I freaking love it. Yeah it absolutely is something to laugh at in a positive way. Great to clean and slice brisket 🤣 👍 😁

[@jjp7216]

I got one just "because" it's redonkulus and fun😜. I love it.

[@vancouverprick5677]

Opening boxes is not the only reason for a knife. Sometimes stupid people try to Jack your car and you need to make them leak. This blade looks like it will make it through the rib cage ok and rip a good hole. Remember you have to get through clothing also.

[@W4RM4T]

Did this thing explode on you during the break down?

[@BigScreamingChicken]

"big and Jackassy". Exactly what I want if I have to walk down a dark alley.

[@ilanakali1030]

Can a left handed person use it?

[@DanDannyDanielleBob]

This is everything that 12 year old me cared about in a pocket knife

[@ilanakali1030]

Could i use this knife as a chef, kitchen knife?

[@jerlialprophet]

Great review, as always.

[@Haveaknifeday73]

Ha love this review a lot of fun thank you 🙏 May splurge the whopping 78 bucks lol . Not sure if my shiro or koenig will allow it near them in the safe but gotta say fun and does make me smile

[@thepracticalblade9013]

Am I the only one who sees the only knife that is more phallic than the norseman? This handle just screams it. Lol.

[@g.dilla.]

The skin colored micarta doesn’t help

[@lefroy1]

The 'ugly' part kinda speaks for itself with this one.

[@Keith_the_knife_freak]

Nice 👍🏼 👍🏼 thanks for sharing 👍🏼

[@jamesbuchanan3145]

That’s a glorious blade.

[@jimm244]

Definitely not for me, but I am very glad it exists.

[@ethansmith9065]

If Greenley from Boondock Saints was a knife guy

[@anstef1485]

This is an interesting show piece. I do not think anyone will get this knife for opening boxes but mostly for the fun factor. Thanks for a great review Nick!

[@MissionJesus370]

To me it's a novelty knife. I don't know why you want a tip like that other then if looks cool

[@soulzzplaysgames]

This is one of those knives that are not very practical and I have a fair amount of other knives that are waaaay more useful. I still want one and I don't care!

[@CSGraves]

The blade style is 'genie shoe'.

[@mosherogoff1252]

Y'all keep - rightly! - comparing this to several examples of this genre of fun, ridiculously huge knives from CS. No disagreement. But I gotta tell youse.... my first instinct was that this thing picks up the cloak dropped by Spyderco when the 100 Pacer was discontinued...! I mean, come on.... a knife named for a legendary krait indigenous to Taiwan? Yes please! :-)

[@claytonthecountryboy3272]

Okay that thing is scarier than a Paragon Phoenix and I want one

[@granitejeepc3651]

I liked it when it was first called the Cold Steel Scimitar then second time it was called the CS Talwar...who cares if you can take it apart.

[@williamhart4896]

If I'm carrying a knife for the smile factor I will carry my spiderco Yojimbo

[@thebeemd1470]

Espada XL head to head comparo?!

[@lucasmartinez21]

I good pocket knife for fishing 🎣

[@stick9078]

I seen this and thought it would be a perfect pirate knife xD my only question is "is it good though...?" Probably going to get one, give the blade cerakote, dye the micarta... Could be fun. xD

[@machinegunmcgurn1203]

One wicked blade,I want one

[@kellenphan7198]

This guy is hilarious. Subbed.

[@BumphreyHogart]

Because we all secretly love mall ninja ish.

[@symbioticparasite6268]

Nice reverse karambit you got there nick..... 😂😂😂

[@Rick-mo2zm]

Looks like the red headed step child to the ZT 0460

[@D2ArkaAra]

Dig the blade! But that handle is just a little.... uh.... phallic 😂

[@picnicsinspace198]

sheeeez, that knife is just...IDK, unique I guess. Takes a certain person to carry that thing around. The novelty is fun though

[@The4cp]

I'm that certain person

[@picnicsinspace198]

@@The4cp lol do u dual wield >?

[@RoseCamelia-e7f]

Nick "the blade on this guy is hehehe~" Me "hehehe~"

[@dragonrider269]

You don't cut with this knife, you slash with it.

[@smokingunclefrank6037]

Fun stuff thanks

[@GuillotineStare]

CLOSER

[@alisuperhornet]

Seems like a knife a modern Dothraki khal would be into 😁

[@PatchHaxkTV]

Had it been manufactured by a good company it could be a capable fighting knife

[@Zero_8347]

that thing is a scimitar

[@starkparker16]

Modified drop point

[@fanofactionflicks]

coldsteel espada xl's smaller sorta cool cousin.

[@The4cp]

If CRKT put some S30V OR S35VN on this bad boy I'd be happy as hell. It seems CRKT with this and Gerber with the Sumo have a problem with EXCELLENT design and TERRIBLE material choices.

[@JacobBowen-r5j]

That's a big freakin knife.

[@fromyourartist]

It’s a beautiful knife. What is there to laugh about. Your tiny hands are laughable but the knife is a piece of art.

[@tetsubo57]

I could see buying one of these *just* to open mail.