Columbia River Knife & Tool Otanashi Noh Ken: Razor-Sharp Edge Blade in Black Finish

Eric: This is my new edc knife. I feel it can thrust really well and still cut. For a big knife it is slim and comfortable. The steel is OK for that I am using it for, strictly self defense so edge retention isn’t important.

The knife didn’t come very sharp but takes a good edge.

My main grip is opening it. It is a little stiff and needed to be opened a bunch of times and lubed. I ended up loosening the pivot point just before the blade starts to wiggle a little. I can now snap it open but it takes a big movement, hope it gets better with time.

Wish there was a waved option. My spider I waved knives open more reliably and quicker.

United States on Feb 26, 2023

EDC warrior: Su nombre lo dice todo:
Espada silenciosa y discreta.
Filo quirúrgico
Punta perforante
Ideal para operaciones silenciosas.
Una acompañante EDC
Llegó tres días antes de lo previsto,bien embalada y en su caja original.
Recomendada si la adquieres para self defense.
Calidad original de CRKT

Mexico on Dec 25, 2020

Jevans: Big knife. Like it a lot. Opens and closes as should. I have to use some wrist to open with the thumb plate. Opens fine due to blade weight.
Very good looking. G10 is good, not gonna destroy your pockets. Blade is centered when closed. No wiggle when opened. Due to its slim profile the length isn't a big deal. Cuz it's a big knife it's great that it's slim. I will have no problem taking this on hikes/carrying in general.
Is now my nicest crkt, of the 6 that I own. The lock works well too. Reminded me of something off of an MI Grande. Has a ww2 look to it. No issues or complaints. Is 100% a fighting knife. I love the better steel too. Awesome.

United States on Feb 05, 2019

dequenchon: Es de tamaño legal para portar en la calle como civil. La calidad de los materiales es muy buena, la operación del cuchillo es muy sencilla.

Mexico on Mar 26, 2018

Ryan K: I wouldn't say I'm a knife guy, per se, but I own a lot of knives--because I abuse them. This, however, isn't one of the knives that sees the level of abuse most of my EDC knives see. I do carry it almost every day, but not when I suspect I may need to do "tasks" with it. This knife was purchased with the intent of personal protection for when I can't carry my gun (or in addition to it, when I can carry my gun). That said, this knife doesn't see EDC tasks outside of cutting packing tape and opening plastic bags, because I keep this blade shaving at all times.

The blade geometry does not lend this knife to "hard use." It has a very fine tip, and an over all thin profile (compared to, say, my Emerson CQC-7 or Benchmade Griptilian). Most people have pointed out the blade geometry lends it to being able to pierce extremely well. However, anyone very familiar will tell you the traditional Japanese geometry actually lends it to exceptional slashing ability as well. This is an all around fighting blade, not a working blade (though I'm sure it can handle light to moderate tasks, just don't pry anything with it).

The blade is pretty large compared to what I normally carry on...

United States on Sep 29, 2016

Carol S. Citty: This knife was for my son, Chris, so I will let him do the review..

I've wanted this knife for a while. There's no particular reason 'why' I like it. It's a folding tactical knife. Not the largest, not the sharpest, not the most expensive. But, there's just something intangible about it that appeals to me. I'm a martial arts practitioner, but not an active soldier or law enforcement officer. I am also a blade (knife/sword/etc.) collector. This knife was designed in such a way that makes it ill-equipped to do bushcraft type work, and I don't see it as a utility tool. It is a fighting knife.

I can open it with either hand, with my eyes shut, although there is some effort to close it one-handed. The contour of the handle favors right hand use, although there is no reason you can't open it with your left thumb. I'm a lefty, and that means I sometimes have to work a little more to get the blade open. It's not a problem in my opinion, but my opinion isn't the only one, so, be aware of that if you are also a lefty. The spring clip is reversible, but, please do not reverse it. As it comes, the clip is on the steel side, which makes the knife smoother to draw from a pocket....

United States on Sep 11, 2014