CRKT Minimalist cleaver vs Gerber Auto 06 Automatic Knife

Through many others, I finally have been using the CRKT minimalist and actually just ordered a SpyderCo LadyBug (supposed to be about 15 g). I don’t think I’ll ever be someone who ditches a knife completely or goes the razor blade route, but I’ve definitely shaved a lot of weight over the years. Small steps down definitely helped, as I don’t think I would’ve even considered such a tiny knife even 3 years ago. Especially for smaller items, I think it helps to gradually cut down instead of just going cold turkey

It is definitely a durable knife. I have carried this knife with me for about a year now and my only complaint is its weight. Eventually I will get a knife that weighs less and keep this one in my backpack.

Opinel, Mora, CRKT minimalist, traditional folders like Case or GEC, Spyderco Salt, hawkbill knife (MKM makes a pretty neat one).

The knife size and weight is substantial. This is a very sturdy knife with a good safety mechanism and nice feel. A solid knife with very good blade and hight quality crafstmanship.

My priorities are towards concealeable fixed blades. I highly prefer belt carry knifes as while i exchange pants and thus pocket sizes and arrangements regulary (office jeans at work, cargos in my free time, bike pants on the bike), my belt always gonna be my belt and on every pant, be it summer, winter, walking or riding my motorbike.

Nor does the handle texture promote positive grip, it's more just irritating. I would have given this blade 5 stars if the handle was ever so slightly thicker for a better solid grip, and if I could get the safety lock to function smoothly one handed.

The outer layer of the handle is so thin that it is worn through in multiple spots straight from the seller. It gives the handle of the knife a very shop-worn appearance right out of the box. It makes it look like someone has used the handle portion of the knife for a long time.

highly recommended. only complaint: i wish the handle was a little wider for better grip. still gets 5 stars.

Great knife, except it just falls out of it sheath. And after weeks of this happening it finally fell out and i didnt feel it. So now its gone. Was a good fit and sharp durable, just sheath was no good and now a waste of money because now its gone!

The open assist thumb stud to me is a little low but that is a personal preference depending on hand size. Overall if you are looking for a everyday carry that is heavy duty and reliable look no further and for the price it can't be beat.

Here lately, I’ve been sitting on the porch in the evenin working on making little feather sticks with it for lighting fire with. I have to say it does indeed work pretty well for that. Maybe I’ll take this little cleaver with me the next time I go deer hunting out in West Texas and see how she holds up in a camping sort of situation. I have to be completely honest here though

it's ok. not the fastest opener I have. Blade is reasonably sharp out of the box. Seems like a durable, robust tool but if I had to do it all over again I would probably get the full size SOG Trident