CR5350-BRK Ikoma No Time Off

Has become one of my favorite EDC's. I use it as a tool to cut, pry, screw, etc. This little tike is great! Sharp edge seems to last well. The lock blade has a new "double lock" that really secures the blade but if not used correctly may not fully lock the blade open. Now I have the knife, I see what others are griping about. I too had a bit of trouble until I figured out the second lock. ( ATTN: CRKT SEND INSTRUCTIONS TO US NEWBIES) After you flip it open (love this feature), slide over the second lock and push it in to secure it between the blade lock bar and inside of handle. Now its wickedly locked in place. To close I roll my thumb using the inside edge to flip the 2d lock up then roll both it and the lock bar to the side so I can close the blade. Genius! If you dont take the time to learn to use a tool correctly dont cry because it doesnt work for you. If you like good solid hard working tools, get this knife. I just got a 2d one.

This is an awesome EDC knife it uses an american steel; Carpenter's CTS-BD1 that is slightly superior to AUS-8 in terms of edge retention, corrosion resistance, hardness and wear resistance. The blade is a drop point design with a hollow grind and it was pretty sharp of the box, which was good. The IKBS (Ikoma Korth Bearing System) used in the pivot made the knife very easy and super smooth to flip out. The locking system used in this knife known as ILS (Ikoma Locking System) is a pretty innovative design that adds an extra layer of safety on the liner lock, as it is easy to get use to after awhile. The handle is made of glass reinforced nylon with this waffle iron pattern to it that gives it good grip and making it slightly superior to a material such as G-10. In fiber glass reinforce nylon, the nylon fibers are arranged haphazardly throughout which results in it being strong in all directions as opposed to G-10, Carbon Fiber and Micarta which have the fiberglass strands aligned in a single direction. The two holes on the handle was an interesting design choice as it was meant for the user to place their thumb and index finger there, allowing the knife to spin in the hand to change position when required. The pocket clip is a low profile deep carry and does not intrude on handling or pocketing the knife as its placement sit in a recess in the handle. Overall, this is an awesome EDC knife to have as a tool.

This knife is very solidly built. It weighs a little more than other liner lock knives I have in the same size range (Emerson and Benchmade) but not objectionably so. It is a work knife just as the advertising says. Don't expect lightning fast deployment. Out of the box, the action is stiff but feels like it is well designed and manufactured so that it will "break in" over time rather than wear out. The double liner lock design seems a bit "gimmicky" in that I've never had a liner lock fail in the open position. Once you get the feel of the double lock, it is not difficult at all to operate. If you need a small, beefy work blade that will stand up to some heavy duty use, this is it. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Great knife. Takes an edge really well. Stout strong and takes a beating. I had the same issue of it being impossible to open. Im a big guy with big strong hands. I had trouble using the quick release. My father in law who has ran his own farm for 27 years is 6'3" and has the strongest crushing handshake i have ever encountered couldn't even open it with the quick release. I went through returning 2 of them and they all had the same issue. But I loved the knife for its size and quality. So I just took it apart and put a little chamfer on the locking hole to make releasing it smoother, and oh man it works flawlessly now. I love this knife but it gets 4 stars for me having to finish CRKTs job.

Okay, first of all, I loved this knife's design, and I was so excited when I got this knife in! When I first held it, I fell in love, BUT after working with this knife, all of my happiness and excitement went right down the drain because the pocket clip was digging in my hand when I gripped the knife. I had planned on working hard with this knife, and when I grabbed it tight, I knew immediately that there was no way I would be able to work with this knife extensively. Now, could I have taken the clip off? Sure, but I liked the clip's design because it's deep carry, but the darn thing stuck out and really dug into my hand when I wanted to use it. Keep in mind that this is a bulky knife, so the idea of just taking the clip off and carrying it in my pocket didn't appeal to me.So, after some going back and forth, I decided against this knife and sent it back. I ended up using the money to buy a Spyderco Tenacious, and boy do I not regret that decision!! That being said, I suppose the CRKT No Time Off might have worked out if I had used heavy duty gloves, but I don't want to have to do that. Now, the good thing about this knife is that it came SUPER sharp, the lock is good (I even like the secondary/safety lock), and the knife is definitely a heavy duty folder. Keep in mind that this knife is stout, and I knew that going in, but the pocket clip was not something I was prepared to tolerate.

I got this knife for my dad as a fathers day gift. The only reason for giving it 4/5 stars is because the safety lock is unnecessary and annoying (you get used to it eventually). Blade is razor sharp and the whole knife feels almost as solid as a fixed blade. Super great buy.

Great knife. I could go on and on, but I'll make it quick. Incredibly smooth to open and close. Takes very little time to get used to the unorthodox liner lock. Super sharp out of the box. I LOVE the jimping half way up the blade which allows for excellent control if needed. Pocket clip is second to none. Just buy this knife. You won't miss the money.

This is my new favorite knife.It came very sharp.The ball bearing system opens and closes the blade ultra smooth.It has a beautiful 3 inch blade. It is very comfortable in the hand. It's built like a tank.It holds an edge while still being easy to sharpen.