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//CRKT Ken Onion Swindle:
//Specifications
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Currently Available In Online Store
//5 Point Review
//Concept
//The overall concept is very cool and the knife is clean and compact which is perfect for EDC. The pocket clip design makes for a slim profile in the pocket. The main flaw is also the pocket clip because it doesn't provide much tension especially on thinner pants.
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//Construction & Design
//The pocket clip is a new idea that doesn't work well on slim pants. The knife is a deep carry but it can fall out easily. Tension between different specimens can differ. Some of the springs aren't well made and the pocket clip doesn't move back to closed position.
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//Performance
//The blade shape is beautiful and is a lean modified wharncliffe blade. It has an upswept so it's definitely not a negative angled blade so cutting can feel a little awkward at first.
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//Role & Application
//Best used as a collector's piece or a gentleman's EDC. Not very good for tactical or more work related professions. For the price it is a fun piece to own and play with.
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//Final Impressions
//If this knife had a normal pocket clip I would highly recommend this knife as it is visually stunning & very compact. Unfortunately I think the tension and construction of the new pocket clip is not functional enough. That being said as a gentleman's folder some of those types of knives have no pocket clip so if it's not a big concern this is a very attractive and slim knife that's very inexpensive.
