First - I am an Emerson snob, and have been debating buying one of his Karambits for a few years now...but I hate, hate, hate that "wave" feature, which I was fortunate to not have forced on me for the first few I bought. I never thought I would buy an EDC knife that wasn't an Emerson, but someone told me about the Caswell-designed CRKT Provoke. I did some checking on it, and BOOM, ordered within minutes.
Second - the CRKT Provoke. This thing is everything it's advertised to be. It is a self-defense tool first and foremost. The blade is extremely sharp, and deploying it will likely cause you to "need to smoke a cigarette afterwards" (as one online reviewer noted)...it's that good. With a little practice (as in 20-30 reps per hand), you'll have this thing snapping to its "I mean business zone" with alacrity, and you won't want to carry anything else as a defensive bladed tool. Yes, it's wide. Yes, it's heavier than most "pocket" knives, but that's not what this thing is about. It's about safety and lethality in one package. You'll get used to the 6.1oz weight in a day. You can withdraw from your pocket (or other primary carry position) with it in its non-lethal tool mode and use it for pressure-point or punching techniques; then change instantaneously to "Mr. Nasty" in a split second.
I will likely purchase at least one more of the colored versions (first one I purchased is the black TiN non-serrated version). That will be a first in 40 years of buying combat folders for me. That's how much I like this thing. Razor sharp, flawless function, masterful execution. It's exactly what it says it is. If you want the best non-firearm pocket defense tool, I highly recommend this one.
About the only thing I would wish for is a left-hand carry version, so I can draw my firearm with my right hand, and deploy the Provoke with my support hand. It's not particularly well-suited for left-hand carry unless you're wearing LE gear and have a place to clip it to, or if you're willing to give up some deployment speed and carry it blade-side up in your left front pocket...that minor "aside", whenever I go out, it's in my right front pocket, deep carry (practically invisible), and deploys itself upon drawing from my pocket.
BUY THIS. You won't be disappointed.
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping |
|---|---|
| Brand | CRKT |
| Model Name | 4040 |
| Special Feature | Lightweight, Foldable |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Included Components | CRKT 4040, Pamphlet |
| Handle Material | Aluminum |
| Color | Black |
| Blade Material | D2 |
| Blade Length | 2.41 Inches |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Item Weight | 0.04 Pounds |
| Blade Shape | Chisel |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Item Length | 7.25 Inches |
| Manufacturer | Columbia River Knife & Tool |
| Part Number | 4040 |
| Item Weight | 0.635 ounces |
| Item model number | 4040 |
| Size | One Size |
| Finish | TiN |
| Material | Blend |
| Shape | Curved |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Measurement System | Imperial |
| Special Features | Lightweight, Foldable |
| Usage | Inside, Outside |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
