Minimalist
Alan Folts is a knifemaker and metalworker in Greenville, N.C., who makes a remarkable range of custom objects, including titanium chopsticks. His Minimalist neck knife has proven to be very popular CRKT is offering this new production version.
Here is a very small and lightweight knife which gives surprising comfort and control, thanks to the unusual geometry of the full-tang 2.0" Wharncliffe blade, aided by three finger choils, hand-contoured green/black Micarta scales, and a braided fob.
The Minimalist comes with a custom-fitted Zytel sheath and neck paracord for inverted carry as a neck knife. Because the knife and sheath weigh only 1.6 ounces together, it is a personal carry you will barely notice.
Unlike many small neck knives, this handle is really functional for a wide variety of daily cutting tasks. The blade point gives excellent penetration, while the razor-sharp straight edge is perfect for scraping, woodworking and precision carving.
True to its name, this really is a minimal fixed blade, but it is also the most useful for its size that we have seen. And it's certainly a great value.
Category End Use: Neck Knife/Hunting/Survival/Field Utility
Blade Steel: 5Cr15MoV
Rc Hardness: 55-57
Handle Material: Green/Black Micarta Scales
Length Overall: 5.0" (127mm)
Blade Length: 2.0" (51mm)
Blade Thickness: 0.10" (2.4mm)
Weight: 1.6 oz. (45g)
Sheath Material: Zytel
Made In: Taiwan
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