CRKT Small Fulcrum 2 Knife Review

[FS1040]

I have a great brother. He sends me all kinds of stuff. I, on the other hand, give terrible gifts. I tend to give things that I like such as a 1911 bar of soap or a pair of boxer shorts.

He just sent me a knife to—as he put it—“fidget with.” I’m the guy that always wanted to make a quarter dance across his knuckles and look cool. I usually ended up looking for my quarter under the vending machine.

Same with knives. I love “fidgeting” with them. I’ll figure out a way to open them right or left handed, right side up or upside down. I’ll open them with the blade or my pants pocket. I try to figure out, “what can I make this knife do?”

Back to the thought about looking for my quarter, I also tend to cut myself....a lot...when playing with a new knife. I also drive the missus crazy with the swishing, clicking, and snicking noises they make. Our conversations usually center around, “Are you on your gun forum?” and “Are you playing with a knife?”

When I received the CRKT Fulcrum 2, I couldn’t open it.

I hadn’t seen a knife like it before. It’s not spring assisted; there is no stud; there is no hole like Spyderco; no flipping lever on the back; no button to push. I was stymied to the point I had to DDG it.

Much like the name says, it moves on a fulcrum.

Holding the knife in the hand, you push with your thumb on the back of the knife and pull back with your other fingers. It’s the same motion you make when you are making the “money, money, money” sign with your fingers.

Here is the knife partially opened.

My first impulse was to pull on the blade to open the rest of the way, but yhe knife wouldn’t open. Instead, you shift your grip and squeeze the 2 sides of the knife back into alignment.

It locks open with a standard liner lock. Push the liner lock aside to close.

Here is a view of the knife fully opened.

It’s smaller than the Spyderco and Cold Steel I EDC. Yes, I carry both

Coming up next, the review.......

 

[FS1040]

In terms of design, CRKT has really thought outside the box. It’s an unusual that is worth having just from a novelty standpoint.

After learning (sounds better than playing) with knife for a few minutes, the sharp edges become noticeable especially when opening with the initial movement.

The blade does “spring” our extremely fast—probably on par with a spring assisted knife—but then it stops halfway. Since you have to shift your grip to finish opening, you do have the possibility of dropping the knife. It’s also slower than most other knives I’ve used.

The lockup is good, but this isn’t a blade that should see heavy use. It’s a thin blade best suited for light jobs such as opening boxes or showing off to your friends.

The blade arrives moderately sharp, but I will be putting it on my sharpener.

I don’t collect knives in the sense of hoping they appreciate in value. I use mine as they are simply tools. I’ll probably carry this knife too, but I do see the possibility that it’s value could increase especially if CRKT ever discontinues it.

Is it cool? Yes, it is and it’s a great conversation piece. If you get a chance to handle one, you’ll want to fidget with it too.

 

[Saltwater60]

Cool. Not sure it’s very practical for self defense or use. Best knife to have around though. Never seen this knife.